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SBIR: The F-35 Program Office

PerspectiveJuly 2015

Amanda GentryScience and Technology Lead

F-35 Lightning II Program


JSF Family Of AircraftOne Program -- Three Variants

Meeting Service and International Needs

ConventionalTake-Off and

Landing(CTOL)

Internal25mm 4-BarrelGattling Gun

In-Flight RefuelingDoor (Boom)

Short Take-Off andVertical Landing(STOVL)

Lift Fan

Roll Posts

3-BearingSwivel NozzleProbe and Drogue

Refueling (Basket)

All variantsAll variants 450-600 nm Range450-600 nm Range 1.6 Max Mach (Limit)1.6 Max Mach (Limit) StealthyStealthy Same WeaponsSame Weapons Similar AvionicsSimilar Avionics Similar Flight EnvelopeSimilar Flight Envelope Same Basic EnginesSame Basic Engines

Carrier Variant(CV)

StrengthenedLanding Gearand Tailhook

Wingfold and Ailerons Added

Larger Wing andHorizontal Tail Area

Probe and Drogue Refueling (Basket)

CenterlineGun Pod

with 25mm Gun


JSF TeamPrime and Major Sub-Contractors

Center Fuselage Weapons Bay Door Drives Arresting Gear Carrier Version (CV) Control

and Test Radar

Software Low Observable Support

System Training Courseware and

Management Systems

Aft Fuselage CV Wing Fold Fuel System Crew Escape Life Support EW System U.K. Support Center Throttle/Side Stick Horizontal/Vertical Tails Flight Control Computer STOVL Control and Test U.K. Rqts/Stores/SW

Prime Contractor Air System Verification System Integration Mate Through Delivery Edges & Control Systems Autonomic Logistics Mission Systems Vehicle Systems Training System Forward Fuselage Wing

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F-35 Current Fleet Laydown

• 130 Total Delivered Aircraft

Eglin AFB41 A/C Total

Patuxent River NAS9 A/C Total

Edwards AFB23 A/C Total

F-35A

F-35B F-35C

As of 1 Apr 15

MCAS Yuma17 A/C Total

Nellis AFB7 A/C Total

Note: Does not include AA-1 at China Lake

MCAS Beaufort13 A/C Total

Luke AFB20 A/C Total

A/C Awaiting Ferry: 0A/C Awaiting Ferry: 0


F-35 and SBIR

• F-35 Program Office recognizes importance of SBIR as one of the few directable sources of S&T funds ◦ Actively pursues topics with direct relevance to program

• Participates in both AF and Navy calls

• Each topic we sponsor has a identified application/ capability gap and usually a prime contractor lined up to support

• There are very few topics that the JPO can transition directly – we are dependent on relationships with the Contractor community

JSF Sponsors Over 30 Topics Per Year!JSF Sponsors Over 30 Topics Per Year!


Primary Areas of Technology Interest

• Affordability, Affordability, Affordability◦ Manufacturing/Production, Certification, O&S Cost Reductions

• Improvement of Sortie Generation Rates under Expeditionary Conditions◦ Repair materials/methods, prognostics/diagnostics, etc

• Improvement to Persistence on Target◦ Weight reduction, PTMS system, more efficient subsystems

• Interoperability and Data Exchange• Training Systems• “Next Generation” Performance Improvements

Even the best technical solution must buy its way on with a business case – think about this throughout the life of your

program


How to Find F-35 SBIR Opportunities

• Topic has key words such as “Fifth-Generation Fighter”

• Supplemental materials identify

• Ask the TPOC during the communication period who sponsored the topic, and for any recommended POC’s◦ Secondarily…ask the program office

• Get to know the SBIR POC’s at Primes and the larger OEM’s

• Topics are published early – you have plenty of time if you start right away


The Most Successful SBIR Companies….

• Start in the pre-proposal stage gathering requirements and contacting prime contractors/OEM’s – don’t wait!◦ If you haven’t done this already – start NOW!

• Keep the JPO and Primes/OEM’s aware of their progress (do not rely on Gov’t Program Mgr) for advocacy◦ If you haven’t talked to your sponsor in 6 months – reach out!◦ When are your option decisions due? What is the timeline for Phase II.5,

RIF, ManTech, etc?

• Do not work in a vacuum…the more communication you have the more likely you are to succeed, with the fewest surprises


The Most Successful SBIR Companies….

• Speak intelligently and accurately in terms of TRL and MRL when reporting progress to the government and to Primes/OEM’s◦ Know the common language

• Always know what it will take to transition their technology: certification, qualification, testing, etc..and what it will cost, above and beyond SBIR funds◦ This helps you avoid the valley of death – plan and align early

• Remember that most SBIR’s are technically successful… far fewer can deal successfully with a business case analysis◦ What is the “best value” solution vs “most technically advanced”?


F-35 SBIR Successes

• At least 10 SBIR transitions, including:◦ VRSI: Integrated Duct Robotic Drilling (Northrop Grumman)◦ Creare: Cryogenic Cooling for Titanium Machining (Lockheed Martin)◦ Cuming/Aerobotix/VRSI: Mold In Place (Northrop Grumman &

Lockheed Martin)

• Many, many more are working on successfully completing Phase II’s and enhancements/add-ons◦ Must begin planning for post-Phase II requirements!

• Looking forward to transitioning many more efforts in the future


Summary

• F-35 is an active, engaged participant in the SBIR Program

• Each topic we submit has an identified gap/application (ie, transition opportunity!!) – make sure you are aware

• We are seeking proactive companies to put in proposals on our topics, and work collaboratively to transition

• Communication with your TPOC, the JPO, and the Prime/OEM is the most important thing you can do

• Always know your transition path, the requirements to transition, and the implementation business case

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