Defense Technology Talks presented by Strategic Integrative Solutions, LLC

Today's Guest is MG. Jeffery L. Milhorn

We discuss the 2022 Federal Construction Summit and future construction projects in the Army (https://summit.ncmbc.us/#)



Major General Jeffrey L. Milhorn assumed responsibility as the Deputy Commanding General for Military and International Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2020.

He is responsible for policy, programming, and technical support in the execution of more than $18 billion of design, construction, and environmental programs for the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force, other Department of Defense and federal agencies, and foreign countries.

Prior to assuming responsibility, Milhorn served as the Commanding General of the North Atlantic Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; I Corps Deputy Commanding General; Commanding General, Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7 for United States Army Pacific; Deputy Commanding General, Joint Task Force 505 (Nepal Earthquake) Operation Sahayogi Haat; Commander, 130th Engineer Brigade; and Commander, 173rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion (Airborne) at Bamberg, Germany, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.

Milhorn is a Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He holds a master’s degree in Construction Engineering & Project Management from the University of Texas at Austin, is a National Security Fellow of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Missouri. His military education includes the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the Joint Forces Staff College.

Milhorn's operational deployments include Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. His military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, four Legions of Merit, two Bronze Stars, the Combat Action Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Ranger and Sapper Tabs.

Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily the views of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.” “DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

This week’s episode covers the MBB Support to the Warfighter Symposium hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center (https://mbb.ncmbc.us).

Medical Support to the Warfighter, will connect businesses in North Carolina with military and other federal agencies that require or purchase medical supplies, equipment, devices, pharmaceuticals, medical information technology and medical services. Representatives from the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services, their prime vendors and major contractors – from national commands and from bases, commands and facilities in North Carolina – will highlight current technology or resource gaps and needs, future requirements and procurement processes to supply military and federal medical facilities and agencies. All medical-related businesses in North Carolina – large or small, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers and service providers – will benefit from briefings on military requirements, procurement processes and supplier qualifications, from informal networking with buyers and users, and from exhibiting or viewing demonstrations of the latest medical technologies designed to support America’s warfighters.
The Biomedical and Biodefense Support to the Warfighter track will feature sessions on biodefense preparedness; research & development funding and collaboration to create novel military medical solutions; and human performance.

Panelist Information:

Mary Beth Thomas

Stephen Delellis

Dennis McGurk

Fran Perez-Wilhite

Register for the DEFTECH Mobilize Community
https://nc-defense-technology-transition-office.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/45515
Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily the views of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.” “DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

The full version of this presentation is on the NC DEFTECH Mobilize Community or at www.ncmbc.us.

This week's presenter is Ric Mommer
Ric expands networks and coordinates engagements with non-traditional commercial space companies, venture capitalists and private equity investors. His experience covers the full stack (silicon to cloud and all points in between) while specialties include telecommunications, high performance computing, stored energy and other space-related technologies.
Other links and upcoming events:

Join the DEFTECH Mobilize Community:
https://nc-defense-technology-transition-office.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/45515
Goal: Increase awareness of federal technology opportunities, match companies to opportunities, increase submissions, and increase wins. Community Lounge (people-centric) | Company Registry (organization-centric) | Opps Channel (emerging technology opportunity-centric) | TIDE (Technology Scouting) | CyberChats (CMMC Cyber compliance group).

Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily the views of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.” “DEFTECH is a subsidiary of the North Carolina Military Business Center and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

The full version of this presentation is on the NC DEFTECH Mobilize Community or at www.ncmbc.us.

This week's presenter is Dr. Christain Whitchurch

Christian is the director of the Human Systems portfolio at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The portfolio’s mission is to accelerate commercial innovation and technology transition to government and defense personnel, covering a wide area of problem sets from safety and survivability, training and simulation, to prevention and treatment of combat injuries.

Other links and upcoming events:

•Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
oApril 6-7, Wilmington, NC
ohttps://summit.ncmbc.us/

•ERDCWERX Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). In collaboration with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), seeks to accelerate the application of commercially‐derived solutions into deployable capabilities in support of installation modernization.
ohttps://www.erdcwerx.org/commercial-solutions.html
•Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Areas of Interest
ohttps://www.erdcwerx.org/cso-areas-of-interest.html#InstallationDataManagement
•Engineered Resilient Systems (ERS) Focus Areas
ohttps://www.erdcwerx.org/ers-focus-areas.html#LeveragingHPCCapabilities
•Military Engineering (ME) Focus Areas
ohttps://www.erdcwerx.org/me-focus-areas.html#Enhance

•Subject: Omnibus Release for All Test Technology Areas T&E/S&T
oDue Date: Rolling Through Mar 13, 2027 05:00 pm EST
oGovernment Organization: Office of The Secretary of Defense (OSD) Test Resource Management Center (TRMC)
ohttps://sam.gov/opp/0e44bc250747438db536379f7db04d0a/view

Join the DEFTECH Mobilize Community:
https://nc-defense-technology-transition-office.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/45515
Goal: Increase awareness of federal technology opportunities, match companies to opportunities, increase submissions, and increase wins. Community Lounge (people-centric) | Company Registry (organization-centric) | Opps Channel (emerging technology opportunity-centric) | TIDE (Technology Scouting) | CyberChats (CMMC Cyber compliance group).


Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily the views of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.” “DEFTECH is a subsidiary of the North Carolina Military Business Center and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

The NC Innovation Ecosystem is a whole of state approach for National Security.

"None of us is as strong as all of us!"

Focus: DEFTECH researches and scouts for federal advanced technology opportunities to enhance the Warfighter and Warfighting Commands' capabilities to overcome current and emerging threats.

Purpose: Highlight the rapidly changing federal technology landscape. There are opportunities where NC companies can team and submit to be very competitive in meeting emerging federal technology requirements.

DEFTECH Website: Track federal technology opportunities and DEFTECH news.
https://deftech.nc.gov/

Links Discussed in this week's "DEFTECH Live"

1. We recognized three SBIR winners. NC is Winning!! Congratulations to:

Company Links:

Gradient Systems Inc.
https://gradient-medical.com/

Nala Membranes
https://www.nalamembranes.com/

Drive Therapeutics
https://www.drivetherapeutics.com/

2. Federal Opportunity Discussion:

•Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
oApril 6-7, Wilmington, NC
ohttps://summit.ncmbc.us/

•DoD Transmits 2022 National Defense Strategy | MARCH 28, 2022 | The Department of Defense transmitted the classified 2022 National Defense Strategy (NDS) to Congress today.
oThe classified NDS sets out how the Department of Defense will contribute to advancing and safeguarding vital U.S. national interests – protecting the American people, expanding America’s prosperity, and realizing and defending our democratic values.
oThe NDS is the capstone strategic guidance document for the Department of Defense. It translates national security priorities into guidance for military planning and activities. The 2022 NDS is consistent with the President’s Interim National Security Strategic Guidance, released in March 2021.
oAn unclassified version of the NDS will be forthcoming and sequenced with the release of the unclassified National Security Strategy.
ohttps://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/2980584/dod-transmits-2022-national-defense-strategy/

• The Defense Innovation Unit and the Defense Acquisition University Launch an Immersive Commercial Acquisition Training Program to Get Solutions to the DoD at the Speed of Relevance
ohttps://www.diu.mil/latest/ICAP-launch

•Defense Acquisition Credential Program | Building skills you can use today! The Defense Acquisition Credential Program provides a responsive and timely learning experience that allows you to tailor your acquisition-related skills by offering job-centric credentials.
ohttps://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials.aspx

•DOD Acquisition Officers Will Learn to Better Acquire and Transition Commercial Technologies
ohttps://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/2981470/dod-acquisition-officers-will-learn-to-better-acquire-and-transition-commercial/

Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily the views of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional...

The full version of this presentation is on the NC DEFTECH Mobilize Community or at
www.ncmbc.us

This week's presentation is from Cherissa Tamaypri

Cherissa Tamayori is the Director of Acquisition and Senior Contracting Official for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). In this role, she serves as the senior acquisition advisor to the Director of DIU and is responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of all phases of the DIU project lifecycle across the six technology portfolios.

Upcoming Events and Mobilize Registration:

•The North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) are pleased to announce and host the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) WERX Webinar on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022, from 1000-1200 EST.
ohttps://www.ncmbc.us/funding-opportunities-how-to-work-with-erdc-march-23-virtual/


•Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
oApril 6-7, Wilmington, NC
ohttps://summit.ncmbc.us/

•ERDCWERX Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). In collaboration with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), seeks to accelerate the application of commercially‐derived solutions into deployable capabilities in support of installation modernization.
ohttps://www.erdcwerx.org/commercial-solutions.html
•Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Areas of Interest
ohttps://www.erdcwerx.org/cso-areas-of-interest.html#InstallationDataManagement
•Engineered Resilient Systems (ERS) Focus Areas
ohttps://www.erdcwerx.org/ers-focus-areas.html#LeveragingHPCCapabilities
•Military Engineering (ME) Focus Areas
ohttps://www.erdcwerx.org/me-focus-areas.html#Enhance

•Subject: Omnibus Release for All Test Technology Areas T&E/S&T
oDue Date: Rolling Through Mar 13, 2027 05:00 pm EST
oGovernment Organization: Office of The Secretary of Defense (OSD) Test Resource Management Center (TRMC)
ohttps://sam.gov/opp/0e44bc250747438db536379f7db04d0a/view

Join the DEFTECH Mobilize Community:
https://nc-defense-technology-transition-office.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/45515
Goal: Increase awareness of federal technology opportunities, match companies to opportunities, increase submissions, and increase wins. Community Lounge (people-centric) | Company Registry (organization-centric) | Opps Channel (emerging technology opportunity-centric) | TIDE (Technology Scouting) | CyberChats (CMMC Cyber compliance group).

Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily the views of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.” “DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

NC DEFTECH Federal Opportunities update and Analysis

The NC Innovation Ecosystem is a whole of state approach for National Security.

"None of us is as strong as all of us!"

Focus: DEFTECH researches and scouts for federal advanced technology opportunities to enhance the Warfighter and Warfighting Commands' capabilities to overcome current and emerging threats.

Purpose: Highlight the rapidly changing federal technology landscape. There are opportunities where N.C. companies can team and submit to be very competitive in meeting emerging federal technology requirements.

DEFTECH Website: Track federal technology opportunities and DEFTECH news.
https://deftech.nc.gov/

Links Discussed in this week's "DEFTECH Live."

1. We recognized three SBIR winners. N.C. is Winning!! Congratulations to:

Company Links:

Natrx, Inc.
https://natrx.io/

Ramona Optics, Inc.
https://www.ramonaoptics.com/

SMART GIRLS HQ LLC
https://raisingsmartgirls.com/

2. Federal Opportunity Discussion:

•The North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) are pleased to announce and host the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) WERX Webinar on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022, from 1000-1200 EST.
ohttps://www.ncmbc.us/funding-opportunities-how-to-work-with-erdc-march-23-virtual/

•Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
oApril 6-7, Wilmington, NC
ohttps://summit.ncmbc.us/

•CISA has issued "Shields Up" advisory
ohttps://projectspectrum.io/#!/blog/blog-post/f93bfb9f-1a10-4c82-8518-e8be6f58dbae
ohttps://www.cisa.gov/shields-up
oDue to increasing geopolitical tensions, the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a "Shields Up" advisory. (http://www.cisa.gov/shields-up)

•Silicon Valley Innovation Program | Visit Current Funding Opportunities
ohttps://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/svip

•Space Development Agency (SDA)
ohttps://www.sda.mil/

•Live Cyber Threat Map
ohttps://threatmap.checkpoint.com/


Disclaimer: "The views represented are not necessarily the views of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for N.C. Innovation Ecosystem." "DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College."

15 March 2022 "DEFTECH Live" Federal Technology Opps Update and Analysis Video

Team, we launched another “DEFTECH Live" Federal Technology Opps Update and Analysis video.

The NC Innovation Ecosystem is a whole of state approach for National Security.

"None of us is as strong as all of us!"

Focus: DEFTECH researches and scouts for federal advanced technology opportunities to enhance the Warfighter and Warfighting Commands' capabilities to overcome current and emerging threats.

Purpose: Highlight the rapidly changing federal technology landscape. There are opportunities where NC companies can team and submit to be very competitive in meeting emerging federal technology requirements.

Links Discussed in this week's "DEFTECH Live"

1. We recognized three SBIR winners. NC is Winning!! Congratulations to:

Company Links:

Telli Technologies Inc
https://www.tell-i.com/

Metacept, Inc.
https://www.metaceptsystems.com/

Kyma Technologies Inc.
https://www.kymatech.com/


2. Federal Opportunity Discussion:

•The North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) are pleased to announce and host the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) WERX Webinar on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022, from 1000-1200 EST.
ohttps://www.ncmbc.us/funding-opportunities-how-to-work-with-erdc-march-23-virtual/

•Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
oApril 6-7, Wilmington, NC
ohttps://summit.ncmbc.us/

•ERDCWERX Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). In collaboration with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), seeks to accelerate the application of commercially‐derived solutions into deployable capabilities in support of installation modernization.
ohttps://www.erdcwerx.org/commercial-solutions.html
•Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Areas of Interest
ohttps://www.erdcwerx.org/cso-areas-of-interest.html#InstallationDataManagement
•Engineered Resilient Systems (ERS) Focus Areas
ohttps://www.erdcwerx.org/ers-focus-areas.html#LeveragingHPCCapabilities
•Military Engineering (ME) Focus Areas
ohttps://www.erdcwerx.org/me-focus-areas.html#Enhance

•Subject: Omnibus Release for All Test Technology Areas T&E/S&T
oDue Date: Rolling Through Mar 13, 2027 05:00 pm EST
oGovernment Organization: Office of The Secretary of Defense (OSD) Test Resource Management Center (TRMC)
ohttps://sam.gov/opp/0e44bc250747438db536379f7db04d0a/view

Join the DEFTECH Mobilize Community:
https://nc-defense-technology-transition-office.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/45515
Goal: Increase awareness of federal technology opportunities, match companies to opportunities, increase submissions, and increase wins. Community Lounge (people-centric) | Company Registry...

This week's presenter is Lee Robinson:

Lee Robinson
Energy Defense Lead / Chief Security Officer
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Lee Robinson leads DIU’s engagement across the DoD and Interagency partners on energy-related initiatives as well as serving as DIU’s Chief Security Officer. As a joint unit in OUSD (R&E) DIU is optimally placed to bridge the gap between commercial technologies and military needs in energy.


Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily the views of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.” “DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

Thanks again to LTG(R) Hodges for providing additional insights on Ukraine. LTG (R) Hodges presented at the First Flight Venture Center- https://www.ffvcnc.org/ in partnership with the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office - https://deftech.nc.gov/.

LTG(R) Hodges Bio - https://cepa.org/our-people/ben-hodges/

Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily the views of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.” “DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”