SeaPort-e Functional Areas of Expertise

The following summaries provide an overview of experience for specific SeaPort-e functional areas:

Functional Area 3.1: Research and Development Support

IEM Project Profile: WebPuff, for U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency, Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP)

IEM developed D2-Puff, an advanced personal computer-based hazard prediction model designed for emergency planning and response involving releases of chemical weapons at eight destruction sites. D2-Puff presents a sophisticated hazard view by accounting for variable weather conditions as well as topography and agent concentration. It has been used in 10 states and 44 counties across the U.S., and is currently being incorporated into the Department of Defense Joint Effects Model (JEM). Following D2-Puff, IEM completed an enhanced, Web-based system (WebPuff) incorporating D2-Puff, along with additional elements in support of planning for and response to chemical accidents. WebPuff, developed using Open Source J2EE technology, is a secure, scalable, enterprise distributed emergency management system. Though it pushes the technical envelope in terms of designing never-done-before features in a Web-based system (especially in the areas of Web-based GIS capabilities), WebPuff maintains its robustness, stability, availability, and security. As testimony to WebPuff’s usability and flexibility, a version that will make WebPuff accessible through a convenient handheld device is currently in the works under contract with the CMA.

In addition to IEM, the following IEM SeaPort-e subcontractors have performed relevant projects within Functional Area 3.1: Anautics, CACI, IMC, Omega, OptiMetrics, SDC, and TMI—for customers and projects including Tinker AFB, NAVSEA and Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) PHD, NAVAIR Orlando TSD, the Land Warrior program, the U.S. Army at the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, U.S. Army RDECOM, the Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M) program, and the BMDS.

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Functional Area 3.2: Engineering, System Engineering and Process Engineering Support

IEM Project Profile: CASPOD PortWARN

DTRA conducted an Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) to support the improvement of chemical and biological (CB) defense at U.S. seaports of debarkation. The Contamination Avoidance at Seaports of Debarkation (CASPOD) ACTD consisted of technology reviews, technical tests and assessments, and exercises designed to demonstrate the utility of new equipment and techniques, tactics and procedures for improving the ability of seaports worldwide to better prepare for and recover from CB attacks. IEM provided technical support to the CASPOD Training Working Group (TWG) and the CASPOD Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures Working Group (TTPWG) for almost five years.

IEM also supported the CASPOD Residual Phase (last two years of the ACTD program) by providing on-site new equipment training for several of the selected technologies and developing the PortWARN User’s Guide. PortWARN is a software application specifically designed to assist a port, base, or installation commander. It is a suite of information technologies that uses sensor networks and a myriad of critical information to facilitate the flow of hazard and damage information into a single integrated operational picture. PortWARN features a Java-based graphical information system and situational awareness tools that enable commanders and their subordinates to develop a common operational picture concerning chemical and biological attacks. Participants gain situational awareness information by gathering, storing, integrating, and exploiting disparate data sources. PortWARN can operate as an independent network or be integrated into higher-level networks. IEM provided personnel to develop and write the User’s Guide in an operationally friendly environment based on understanding of the software capabilities and user requirements. Follow-on work has included preparation of an Administrator’s Guide as well.

In addition to IEM, the following IEM SeaPort-e subcontractors have performed relevant projects within Functional Area 3.2: Anautics, CACI, i.d.e.a.s., OptiMetrics, TMI—for customers and projects including Phase II SBIR, PEO SUBS GCCS-M, NAVSEA, NSWC Dahlgren, NSWC PHD, and the Air Force Research Laboratory.

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Functional Area 3.3: Modeling, Simulation, Stimulation, and Analysis Support

IEM Project Profile: JEM software development and integration

The Joint Effects Model (JEM) is a software application targeted to become a general-purpose accredited simulation model for predicting and tracking hazards associated with the release of contaminants into the environment, and has been accredited by the JPEO CBD. JEM combines functionality from a number of certified Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear (CBRN) modeling systems, including IEM’s WebPuff. When fielded, JEM will reside and interface with command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems. JEM will support defensive planning and operations involving the effects of Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) and TIC/TIM weapons, devices, and incidents. Within the Department of Defense (DOD), JEM will be used for joint training, evaluation of doctrine, tactics, techniques, planning, and procedures, and force structure assessments. Civil authorities will use the unclassified version of JEM for Homeland Security missions.

Under this contract, IEM is providing modeling, simulation, software development, and integration analysis support to the JEM development effort. Tasks include: 1) participating in the analysis of the JEM architecture relating to integration of D2-Puff components; 2) working with various JEM developers and the Integrated Product Team (IPT) working groups to analyze, discuss, evaluate, and resolve modeling and simulation as well as other software development issues; 3) designing, developing, integrating, and testing D2-Puff enhancements to the JEM software, following Capability Maturity Model (CMM) level 3 processes; 4) supporting user and system interface requirements gathering, documentation, design, development, and testing; 5) working with JEM developers to integrate CSEPP knowledgebase into the JEM software baseline; 6) analyzing and suggesting enhancements to the CBRN data model; 7) developing and documenting test procedures; 8) providing engineering and development support; Supporting analysis of JEM and how it relates and affects other C4ISR system and simulation efforts; 9) preparing position papers and presentations to address JEM technical issues related to CBRN effects modeling of the JEM software; 10) coordinating with the JEM program office for resolution of V&V issues; 11) providing support to the JEM IV&V team as requested; and 12) developing test cases, conduct of V&V testing, and documentation of test results. IEM’s experiences with JEM integration will allow us to provide support to any similar tasks associated with chemical/biological defense technology objectives.

In addition to IEM, the following IEM SeaPort-e subcontractors have performed relevant projects within Functional Area 3.3: CACI, IMC, and OptiMetrics—for customers and projects including J2/DIA, SPAWAR, NAVSEA PEOs, NSWC Dahlgren, Joint Warfare Commands, NSWC PHD, Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO CBD), and the U.S. Army JPM-NBC-CA.

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Functional Area 3.4: Prototyping, Pre-Production, Model-Making, and Fabrication Support

IMC Project: Futures Intelligence Forecasting Methodologies for NGIC

This contract for U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) supported the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) Futures Intelligence Forecasting Methodologies. The project relates to NAVSEA Force Level Warfare Systems Warfare Systems Analysis, Architecture and Requirements.

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Functional Area 3.5: System Design Documentation and Technical Data Support

IEM Project: WebPuff, U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency

See also Functional Area 3.1. Since WebPuff, and its progenitor, D2-Puff, were designed and developed entirely in-house, IEM was solely responsible for the system design, configuration, integration, and installation concepts, and for documenting these for use by the entire development team.

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Functional Area 3.6: Software Engineering, Development, Programming, and Network Support

IEM Project: WebPuff, U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency

For a general description of the WebPuff project, see also Functional Area 3.1.

In addition to IEM, other experienced IEM Seaport-e subcontractors who have performed relevant projects within Functional Area 3.6 include:, Anautics, CACI, and OptiMetrics—for customers and projects including the SBIR projects, the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT), NAVSEA, NSWC Dahlgren, various NAVSUP commands, the Marine Corps, DTRA, ECBC, JWARN, and GCCS-M.

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Functional Area 3.8: Human Factors, Performance, and Usability Engineering Support

Omega Training Group Project: Land Warrior Design Evaluation

Omega Training Group evaluated the design of Land Warrior to optimize Soldier-system interface performance under operational conditions. The team considered numerous factors, including human characteristics, Soldier performance data, biomedical factors, safety, and system interface requirements. Omega’s Human Systems Interface Strategy incorporates the “Fightability Assessment” (FA) adopted by the U.S. Army to evaluate all aspects of the system as they affect the Warrior. FAs provide early appraisals and evaluations of capabilities and identify shortcomings requiring resolution. They also address Physical Interface; Functional Interface; Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP); Design/Build/Test Increments; System Effectiveness; overall effectiveness of the One-Shot; weapon system lethality; Operational Issue Resolution; System Verification; and Soldier/sniper acceptability.

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Functional Area 3.10: Configuration Management (CM) Support

IEM Project: WebPuff, U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency

See also Functional Area 3.1. Since WebPuff, and its progenitor, D2-Puff, were designed and developed entirely in-house, IEM was solely responsible for the system design, configuration management, integration, and installation concepts, and for documenting these for use by the entire development team.

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Functional Area 3.11: Quality Assurance (QA) Support

IEM Project: JEM Verification and Validation Lead

See also Functional Area 3.3. IEM support to the JEM development effort included the following tasks: 1) participating in the analysis of the JEM architecture relating to integration of D2-Puff components; 2) working with various JEM developers and the Integrated Product Team (IPT) working groups to analyze, discuss, evaluate, and resolve modeling and simulation as well as other software development issues; 3) designing, developing, integrating, and testing D2-Puff enhancements to the JEM software, following Capability Maturity Model (CMM) level 3 processes; 4) supporting user and system interface requirements gathering, documentation, design, development, and testing; 5) working with JEM developers to integrate CSEPP knowledgebase into the JEM software baseline; 6) analyzing and suggesting enhancements to the CBRN data model; 7) developing and documenting test procedures; 8) providing engineering and development support; 9) supporting analysis of JEM and how it relates and affects other C4ISR system and simulation efforts; 10) preparing position papers and presentations to address JEM technical issues related to CBRN effects modeling of the JEM software; 11) coordinating with the JEM program office for resolution of V&V issues; 12) providing support to the JEM IV&V team as requested; and 13) developing test cases, conduct of V&V testing and documentation of test results.

In addition to IEM, other IEM team members with relevant experience within Functional Area 3.11 include: CACI, QuickSilver, SDC, TMI—for customers and projects including the GCCS-M, NSWC PHD, NSWC DD/Virginia Beach, NWSC PHD, the Directed Energy Applications Product Office, and the Production and Configuration Management Directorate of the Lower Tier Project Office.

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Functional Area 3.12: Information System (IS) Development, Information Assurance (IA), and Information Technology (IT) Support

IEM Project Profile: IT Support for Westinghouse-Anniston Chemical Demilitarization Facility

Westinghouse-Anniston is the prime contractor for an $800 million federal chemical demilitarization site. IEM is the subcontractor responsible for comprehensive automation systems support of the facility, including design and maintenance of a WAN connecting five facilities and 550 users to two major corporate offices; and the specification, purchase, installation, and maintenance of mission-essential hardware and software. IEM supplies five full-time onsite automation specialists, 15 additional onsite administrative personnel, and assistance from automation and other support personnel at IEM HQ as needed to maintain security for the WAN. As part of IEM’s ongoing network security support, IEM experts conducted a security assessment of the site WAN, which determined that external risks (i.e., viruses, Trojan horses, worms) and intruders (hackers) actually pose less threat than employees who inadvertently cause damage to local and network files. As a result of IEM’s assessment, management was able to implement security policies to better safeguard computers and file servers at risk of unintentional or deliberate damage from internal sources.

In addition to IEM, other IEM Seaport-e team members with relevant experience within Functional Area 3.12 include: Anautics, CACI, and OptiMetrics—for customers and projects including Maintainability Availability Reliability Sustainment System (MARSS), the DoD Fuze Integrated Product Team, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Code 34, NAVSEA, NSWC Dahlgren, NSWC PHD, and NAVSEA PEOs, the Joint Range Extension Adjunct Processor (JREAP), and Common Data Link Management System (CDLMS) v3.5.

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Functional Area 3.13: Inactivation and Disposal Support

CACI Project Profile: Ship Inactivation and Disposal Support for NSWC PHD Louisville Detachment.

For seven years, CACI has provided technical support services to NSWC PHD Louisville Detachment on the close-in weapon system in the surface ship combat systems and surface warfare logistics and maintenance product areas.

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Functional Area 3.14: Interoperability, Test and Evaluation, Trials Support

IEM Project: JEM Verification and Validation Lead

See also Functional Area 3.3. IEM support to the JEM development effort included participation in the following tasks: 1) analysis of the JEM architecture relating to integration of D2-Puff components; 2) working with JEM developers and IPT working groups to analyze, discuss, evaluate, and resolve modeling and simulation as well as other software development issues; 3) designing, developing, integrating, and testing D2-Puff enhancements to the JEM software, following Capability Maturity Model (CMM) level 3 processes ; 4) supporting user and system interface requirements gathering, documentation, design, development, and testing; 5) working with JEM developers to integrate CSEPP knowledgebase into the JEM software baseline; 6) analyzing and suggesting enhancements to the CBRN data model 7) developing and documenting test procedures; 8) providing engineering and development support; 9) supporting analysis of JEM and how it relates to and affects other C4ISR system and simulation efforts; 10) preparing position papers and presentations to address JEM technical issues related to CBRN effects modeling of the JEM software; 11) coordinating with the JEM program office for resolution of V&V issues; 12) providing support to the JEM IV&V team as requested; and 13) developing test cases, conduct of V&V testing and documentation of test results.

In addition to IEM, other Seaport-e team members with relevant experience within Functional Area 3.14 include: CACI, QuickSilver, TMI—for customers and projects including NSWC Dahlgren, NSWC PHD, NAVSEA PEOs, APL, NRL, ALS DTT, and the Precision Fires Rocket and Missile Systems (PFRMS) Project Office.

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Functional Area 3.15: Measurement Facilities, Range, and Instrumentation Support

CACI Project: Instrumentation Support to NSWC PHD Louisville Detachment

For seven years, CACI has provided system integration test support to NSWC PHD Louisville Detachment using two professionals having more than eight combined years experience.

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Functional Area 3.16: Logistics Support

TMI Project: Expeditionary Fire Support System/Internally Transportable Vehicle System Design and Development (SDD) and Production Program Support

On the Expeditionary Fire Support System/Internally Transportable Vehicle System Design and Development (SDD) and Production program, TMI’s work share includes providing logistical support in the following areas: Logistics Management Information (LMI) development and updates; provisioning technical documentation (PTD) and prescreening (POPS) data; reliability-centered maintenance; performance-based logistics; repair analysis; testing measurement and diagnostic equipment; system support package component listing; logistics demonstration support; technical publications development, validation and updates; training materials development presentation and updates; contractor test support; interim contractor logistics support (ICLS)/contractor logistics support (CLS); government furnished equipment (GFE) and contractor furnished equipment (CFE) staging/warehousing; and total package fielding support.

In addition to TMI, other Seaport-e team members with relevant experience within Functional Area 3.16 include: Anautics, CACI, Omega, OptiMetrics, QuickSilver,—for customers and projects including Modularity Coordination Cell (MCC) designs, CLS Study, PM WMD Civil Support, the Expeditionary Fire Support System/Internally Transportable Vehicle System Design and Development (SDD) and Production program, STRICOM, and NUWCDIVNPT Code 34.

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Functional Area 3.17: Supply and Provisioning Support

CACI Project Profile: Supply/Provisioning support for NUWCDIVNPT Code 34, within the USW

For 10 years, CACI has provided supply/provisioning support for NUWCDIVNPT Code 34, within the USW. CACI has a workforce of eight professionals with more than 160 combined years of experience.

In addition to CACI, other Seaport-e team members with relevant experience within Functional Area 3.21 include: Anautics, QuickSilver, TMI—for customers and projects including Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC), Special Operations Forces Support Activity, and the PFRMS Logistics Directorate.

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Functional Area 3.18: Training Support

IEM Project Profile: CASPOD DOTMLP-F

See also Functional Area 3.2. The ACTD was essentially a large-scale, ongoing exercise designed to demonstrate the utility of new equipment and TTP in CB defense at seaports of debarkation. IEM assisted the CASPOD TWG in ensuring that exercise participants are well trained with the new equipment and technologies involved in the ACTD. IEM is developing approximately 13 training packages and providing up to six instructors to conduct training courses onsite.

In addition to IEM, other Seaport-e team members with relevant experience within Functional Area 3.18 include: Anautics, CACI, i.d.e.a.s., Omega, QuickSilver, TMI—for customers and projects including Oklahoma City-Air Logistics Center (OK-ALC), NAVSEA, NSWC Dahlgren, Defense Modeling and Simulation Office, Mortar Fire Control System-Heavy, GCCS-M, the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and TRADOC.

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Functional Area 3.19: In-Service Engineering, Fleet Introduction, Installation and Checkout Support

CACI Project: In-Service Engineering Support to NUWCDIVNPT Code 34

For the past 10 years, CACI has provided in-service engineering support for NUWCDIVNPT Code 34, within the USW. CACI’s nine professionals have 175+ combined years of experience.

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Functional Area 3.20: Program Support

IEM Project: J-GES Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) for MANSCEN

Studies by the U.S. Army Engineer School and other agencies revealed the need for an integrated geospatial enterprise solution for the military services. IEM conducted the initial AoA for the Geospatial Enterprise Service (J-GES) to assist combat and materiel developers in gaining a solid understanding of current and future technical and conceptual approaches associated with geospatial information enterprise systems. The AoA was an independent and unbiased evaluation of potentially viable geospatial enterprise solution alternatives presented by the AoA Study Director. The AoA supported the milestone decision authority in making an informed decision about the J-GES concept for Milestone A, and it assisted with refinement of the initial technology concept and provided the basis for the Technology Development Strategy, with the goal of focusing subsequent analytical and acquisition efforts on fewer promising options. IEM’s final report was certified by the TRADOC Analysis Center and the recommendations approved by the Joint Geospatial Enterprise System (J-GES) Study Advisory Group (SAG).

Other Experience: IEM Seaport-e team members with relevant experience within Functional Area 3.20 include: Anautics, CACI, Omega, and TMI—for customers and projects including the Center for Aircraft and Systems/Support Infrastructure, the Commanders Digital Assistant (CDA), NUWCDIVNPT, the CBRN Combat and and Material Developers, and NMCI.

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Functional Area 3.21: Functional and Administrative Support

IEM Project Profile: FEMA CSEPP Program Integration Support

IEM has provided program integration support to the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) since 1999. IEM services include technical and analytical studies; support for development of programmatic guidance; conference and meeting administration, logistics, and facilitation; public affairs support; assistance in preparation of annual reports to Congress; and software development. In 2004, FEMA and IEM received a Profiles in Innovation Award for Emergency Preparedness & Response Excellence from GOVSEC. Jack Long, IEM’s Program Manager for CSEPP, received the first DHS Emergency Preparedness and Response Under Secretary’s Award for Superior Service awarded to a contractor. In 2005, FEMA awarded IEM with a new 5-year contract to continue providing program integration, and expanding the support provided to exercises.

In addition to IEM, other Seaport-e team members with relevant experience within Functional Area 3.21 include: Anautics, CACI, OptiMetrics, SDC,—for customers and projects including NUWCDIVNPT Code 34, NAVSEA, PEO, and various NSWC, Tinker AFB, and JCIDS.

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Functional Area 3.22: Public Affairs and Multimedia Support

IEM Project: FEMA CSEPP Program Integration Support

See also Functional Area 3.21. As part of this project, IEM assisted FEMA in creating and supporting a Public Affairs Integrated Project Team (IPT) for CSEPP. The IPT is comprised of Public Information Officers (PIOs) from the eight CSEPP sites, FEMA representatives, U.S. Army representatives, and IEM subject matter experts. The IPT serves as an advisory board for developing risk and crisis communications strategies. IEM has surveyed public opinions regarding chemical stockpile sites and developed a research-based Public Outreach Model, public outreach performance measures, and multimedia Public Information CDs to address public outreach concerns for the communities surrounding the nation’s chemical weapon stockpiles. IEM also conducted a study to determine the most effective means of alerting a population of an emergency, and then motivating them to take the correct action.

In addition to IEM, other Seaport-e team members with relevant experience within Functional Area 3.22 include: Anautics—for customers and projects including SBIR contracts.

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