U.S. Army West Coast Collaboration Day

U.S. Army CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center West Coast Collaboration Day
An Opportunity for Industry to Learn About Partnering with the U.S. Army on Ground Systems Technology Development

February 26, 2019  8:15am to  5:00pm

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Headquarters’ Office

8630 Pless Road

San Diego, CA  92145

 

CALSTART is hosting the CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center for the first West Coast Collaboration Day. CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center is responsible for developing, integrating and sustaining the right technology solutions for all manned and unmanned Department of Defense ground systems and combat support systems to improve current force effectiveness and providing superior capabilities for the future force. Based in Warren, Michigan, CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center is the United States Armed Forces' research and development facility for advanced technology in ground systems.

On February 26, 2019 CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center will hold its first West Coast Collaboration Day. Industry stakeholders will learn about the ongoing and future activities of key CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center initiatives and will also have an opportunity for one-on-one sessions with team members.  This is the first time CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center has held a collaboration outreach event on the West Coast.

Who Should Attend: Non-traditional defense company representatives from businesses that provide solutions in the areas of Vehicle Power and Mobility; Vehicle Electronic Architectures; Ground Vehicle Robotics; and Vehicle Cybersecurity.

What Will Be Presented: Briefings from the following U.S. Army CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center teams:

• Ground Systems Cyber Engineering – CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center’s Cyber Engineering team focuses on developing technologies that protect vehicle computers, networks, programs, and data from unintended or unauthorized access, change, or destruction. GSCE identifies cyber vulnerabilities and adaptively secures joint service ground systems by engineering resilient cyber solutions.
• Vehicle Electronics & Architecture – As space, weight, power and cooling resources of ground vehicles can be overburdened by the number of electronic systems onboard, CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center continues to explore ways to alleviate this problem through efficiently designed vehicle electronic architecture.
• Ground Vehicle Power & Mobility – For today’s ground vehicle systems, CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center is pursuing advanced technologies to increase fleet energy flexibility and efficiency with the goal of providing more power output without adding weight that degrades system performance.
• Ground Vehicle Robotics – CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center’s unparalleled leadership in intelligent and autonomous ground systems R&D has made significant impacts in unmanned ground systems (UGS) initiatives which include robotic mobility, autonomous navigation, human-robot interactions and telematics, to name a few. GVR develops solutions related to autonomous robotics; unmanned systems technology development; soldier-machine interfaces; and connected vehicles.
• U.S. Army’s Next Generation Combat Vehicles Cross-Functional Team (NGCV-CFT) – The Army plans to develop prototypes for the next robotic combat vehicle and the next optionally manned fighting vehicle. This team integrates the technology solutions as part of that process.
• Program Manager for Transportation Systems – This group "moves the Army" by managing the entirety of the Army's Heavy Tactical Vehicle fleet, Medium Tactical Vehicle fleet, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected and route clearing vehicles, and all Army Watercraft Systems. PM TS lifecycle manages these highly capable and innovative land & sea transportation assets to enable full spectrum operations for U.S. forces and allies.
• CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center​ External Business Office – EBO identifies, pursues and accelerates business opportunities that improve resource utilization for the Army and its external partners. They serve CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center by linking the Army with the capabilities and resources in the public, private and international sectors.  EBO is the main connection point for doing business with the Army’s Ground Vehicle Research & Development Center

Industry representatives will also have an opportunity to sit down with representatives from each of the CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center teams in 15-minute time blocks to discuss their products/services and learn about specific collaboration opportunities. 

In addition, there will be briefings about new collaboration mechanisms for industry from the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) and the Detroit Automotive Technology Consortium (DATC). These two entities provide industry with streamlined processes for contracting with CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center and focus on insuring that non-traditional defense contractors can participate in advanced technology procurement opportunities.

West Coast Collaboration Day is a free event, but pre-registration is required. Due to security measures at MCAS Miramar no walk-ups will be allowed, and specific citizenship requirements will be in place.

How to Register: Registration can be completed at https://fetchbranding.wufoo.com/forms/r1nifx6a11w5vtk/

Please note: Registrations will not be accepted after February 20, 2019.

Contacts: For more information please contact

Alicia Price – (586) 282-6849 or Click here to show email address

Erin Shew – (907) 385-7670 or Click here to show email address