Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-army-technical-exchange-forum-itn-air-to-ground-network-integration-tickets-56935880752
The Army’s Network-Cross Functional Team, in collaboration with Program Executive Office C3T, Program Executive Office Aviation and the Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team, will host a network-related technical exchange meeting (TEM) to discuss Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) experimentation and design decisions still to be made for Capability Set 21. The TEM will also share detailed information on the Army's strategy and challenges for Air and Ground network capability that will support future Capability Set needs.
This TEM will take place on May 30, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee at the Marriott Renaissance Nashville Downtown hotel. All persons who wish to attend this forum must register no later than 5:00p.m. (EST) May 20, 2019.
The goal of the event is to assist industry partners and interested government organizations in identifying and aligning their efforts with Army tactical network and aviation modernization. This event is meant for a technical audience to include, systems engineers, architecture experts, data analytical experts and integrators. Each session will offer an opportunity for an in-depth technical exchange between audience members, Army network and aviation technical experts, and user community representatives. This will enable vendors, in an open session, to ask questions for clarification, operational understanding (uniformed operators will be present) and technical understanding. Each topical session will have a moderated panel and will field questions from attendees regarding that topic.
The one day TEM will consist of two topical focus areas, with the morning sessions outlining the ITN effort to include: ITN and Capability Set 21 systems, experimentation plans, network design goals and decisions and horizontal integration needs. This session will help level set industry on ITN and Capability Set 21 current design and needs that are still outstanding. The second half of the day will be dedicated to technical panels that will outline Air to Ground network integration challenges.
As part of the Network-CFT driven Capability Set development, the Army must build a network that enables seamless exchange of information between aviation and ground forces. Air to Ground focused TEM panels (consisting of operational experts, aviation and network program managers, systems developers, and CFT leads) will discuss new methods of managing the growing amount of data generated by aircraft sensors, maintenance systems, ISR feeds, and situational awareness tools. Panel members will also highlight needs for Future Vertical Lift platform communication links across greater ranges and in new operational environments. Additionally, developers will highlight the Army’s intent to leverage Modular Open System Architecture to provide an opportunity to rapidly integrate innovative capability into air platforms.
DRAFT AGENDA:
Dress: Military: Duty Uniform; Civilian: business casual
30 MAY 2019
0730 – 0900 Registration
0900 – 0910 Administrative Remarks
0910 – 0930 Opening Remarks
MG Peter Gallagher, Director, Network Cross Functional Team
0930 – 1000 Operational Perspective
MG Brian E. Winski 101st Airborne Division (AA)
1000-1015 Integrating the Tactical Network
Mr. Joe Welch, DPEO C3T
1020 – 1135 Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) Update
Topics: ITN overview, experimentation plans, network design decisions and future capability set plans
1135 – 1215 LUNCH
1215 – 1300 Air to Ground Panel (GO Level)
N-CFT, PEO C3T, PEO AVN, FVL-CFT
1300 – 1400 PANEL: Network Options at Extended Ranges
1400 – 1415 BREAK
1415 – 1515 PANEL: Enabling the Soldier via Air Platforms
1515 – 1615 PANEL: MOSA Overview/Path Forward
1615 – 1635 Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks
MG Peter Gallagher, Director, Network Cross Functional Team
1700 – 1830 No Host Social: The Bridge (Renaissance Nashville Hotel)
INDUSTRY TECHNICAL EXCHANGE FORUM BACKGROUND:
The Network Cross Functional Team and the U.S. Army Program Executive Office C3T with Army partners will host regularly scheduled technical exchange meetings and industry forums as a means of exploring the art of the possible to meet Army network needs. The intent of the sessions will be to enhance Government-and-industry communication and enable industry to respond quicker to critical emerging requirements with innovative technology solutions and partnerships. Questions will be permitted during the meeting; however, questions in regards to any portfolio system in current source selection will not be allowed. Informational slides will be posted to this FBO site prior to the technical forum.
Vendors will be welcome to submit whitepapers (up to 5 pages in length) for targeted capability following the TEM. Instructions for submission of the white papers will be provided during the TEM and posted to this website. These white papers are intended for informational purposes only and this notice shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The response will be treated as information only. Responses may be used to develop Government documentation and may result in a follow on opportunity for demonstration of capability. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of industry submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration and registration fee must be processed through this website (this applies to all industry attendees):
https://armytechnicalexchangemeeting3.eventbrite.com
Registration fee is $125.00. NO REFUNDS!!!
Registration fee covers: catered breakfast, lunch and beverages for May 30.
HOTEL ROOMS:
A special block of hotel rooms at the Marriott Renaissance Nashville Downtown has been reserved for this event. All rooms MUST be booked by May 10, 2019.
REGULAR GROUP RATE ($239.00 for industry) can be booked here:
https://book.passkey.com/e/49900070 (select "attendee" as your guest type from the dropdown menu).
Once registration is complete, a confirmation email will be sent. Please bring this confirmation email with you at time of registration. Photo ID is required for entry into the event. You must complete the registration process no later than 5:00 p.m. May 20, 2019. It is not required to have participated in a previous Industry Day/Forum/TEM or be a current PEO C3T or Army vendor in order to register for this meeting.
FINAL NOTE:
The U.S. Army will make every effort to hold the Integrated Tactical Network and Air to Ground Network Integration Technical Exchange Meeting at the times, dates and locations specified. The U.S. Army holds the right to cancel and/or change session event times, dates and locations under certain conditions. These conditions usually include, but are not limited to: inclement weather, event venue cancellation or rescheduling, speaker cancellation or rescheduling, and insufficient number of participants for the event. The U.S. Army holds the right to cancel the event for any reason up to and including the day of the event. In the event that the U.S. Army must cancel the event, the U.S. Army will not be responsible for costs incurred in preparation for the TEM. In the event of predicted inclement weather, a decision will be made by 5pm on the prior day. If the event is cancelled, the notice will be posted on this website and an email will be sent to all registered participants.
