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July 2010 NEWS - SOLUTE to participate in the NAVY Gold Coast Small Business Opportunity Conference 2010 

On August 17 and 18, SOLUTE will take part in the 22nd Annual Navy Gold Coast Small Business Opportunity Conference at the San Diego Convention Center. The purpose of Gold Coast is to provide a forum to educate, guide, and assist businesses in working with the government, primarily the Department of Defense.  Since its inception over 20 years ago, Gold Coast has been co-hosted on a rotating basis by NAVSEA, NAVFAC, SPAWAR, NAVSUP, NAVAIR, and the US Marine Corps. This year, the San Diego Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and Marine Corps are bringing interesting and motivating speakers that will present topics of interest with regards to working with the government. This year's keynote speakers include the Honorable Robert O. Work, Under Secretary of The Navy and U.S. Senator James Webb of Virginia.  Please stop by the SOLUTE exhibit and say hello.



June 2010 NEWS - SOLUTE awarded Phase I STTR - Development of Navy Wave Rich Collaboration for Command and Control

On June 28, 2010 SOLUTE was awarded a Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant by the Office of Naval Research to design and develop a Navy distributed Maritime Command and Control (C2) collaboration capability ("Navy Wave") that applies emerging Google Wave protocol standard. SOLUTE's engineering expertise in web-based communications systems is identifying optimal applications of Wave technology to enhance Navy C2 knowledge management and processes. The SOLUTE team will also be examining if and how a Navy Wave implementation could be extended with Google Wave-compatible Robots, Gadgets, and Embedded APIs.  This exciting project could potentially have implications to C2 acros the entire DoD and could be a complete paradigm shift in how these products are developed and implemented.  Successful implementation of a Navy Wave variant, and C2 extensions for knowledge management, planning, monitoring, and assessment could yield a technology foundation that can be similarly applied to corporate environments, other Government agencies, or any other organization that manages a distributed workforce.


SOLUTE wins Phase II SBIR - Cross Domain Solution (CDS) for Airborne Operations

On June 11, 2010, SOLUTE was awarded a Phase II SBIR with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to create a prototype for a Multiple Independent Levels of Security (MILS) based CDS.  Under a successful Phase I, SOLUTE analyzed airborne platforms capable of hosting the future airborne CDS, defined a Concept of Operations (CONOPS), determined potential applications and use cases, and defined security requirements and impacts of these future uses.  After surveying different Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and CDS products available for use in future prototype, as well as inter-partition communication options, SOLUTE engineers selected a RTOS/MILS vendor as well as a CDS provider.  In Phase II, SOLUTE is developing a Limited Functional Prototype, determining limited prototype scenarios, and will finalize the airborne CDS architecture.  Additionally, SOLUTE will port the CDS to a MILS-based platform, test the system, and demonstrate the prototype.  Company engineers define migration plans for future high assurance use.  The research team will also perform a Certification and Accreditation (C&A) assessment and begin work on documentation allowing utilization of the prototype in future DoD exercises and trials.



  
May 2010 NEWS - SOLUTE Awarded Phase I Small Business Innovative Research grant - Information Security and Trust in a Space Communications Network

On May 19, 2010, SOLUTE was awarded Phase I Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grant from the Army Space Operations Office to research and develop an initial concept design for enhanced information (data) security and trust for Army space communications.  This innovative solution will go beyond today's commonplace network, encryption and authentication schemes.  SOLUTE research includes examining leading edge and creative concepts of quantum cryptography, information exchange, encryption and security that can provide dynamic and provable security for data transmission across non-isolated networks.  This research could change the overall way information is transferred and reconstituted. As Army forces have increasingly come to rely on the availaility of space-baed information, there is a growing need to protect that information, insure that it is transferred without compromise and guarantee that it is received and viewed only by the intended and authorized recipients.  This technology not only assists in communication, but also position, velocity and timing, environmental monitoring (space and terrestrial weather), intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and theater missile warning -- to allow Army forces to maintain full situational awareness:  the position of friendly forces, terrain information, current and projected weather conditions and enemy troop locations and capabilities. Research will not only benefit military communications, but also commercial interests involved in transmitting sensitive information, such as financial and health industries.




April 2010 NEWS - SOLUTE Named One of the Best Places to Work in San Diego

SOLUTE was recently selected as one of the 2010 San Diego Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in San Diego. Every year, the Best Companies Group, in conjuncture with the SD Business Journal, conduct employee surveys to determine the top 55 best workplaces in San Diego. These employee inputs have acknowledged the company’s efforts to encourage professional development and recognize excellence. Company President and Founder, John Lyons, states, “SOLUTE’s main priorities are supporting the warfighter and our employees.” Indeed, SOLUTE is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of client service through an exceptional workforce.  



SOLUTE Awarded Phase I SBIR grant with 
NAVSEA PEO-SUB PMS-425

On April 7, 2010, SOLUTE was awarded a $100,000 Phase I SBIR with NAVSEA PEO-SUB PMS-425. On this tasking, SOLUTE will research Secure Open Architecture Open System Technologies for Tactical Networks. Technologies for data system security, in particular the NSA High Assurance Platform (HAP), have demonstrated promising results in their ability to securely process, protect and segregate multiple levels of classified and/or sensitive data.  These technologies, however, have yet to be applied to submarine tactical environments due to the technical risks inherent with addressing key performance, stability, functional, and Navy Open Architecture requirements. SOLUTE research will focus on bridging the gap that exists between current state-of-the-art high assurance technology capabilities and the performance, stability, and functional requirements for current and future tactical systems. SOLUTE will develop multiple secure tactical system designs that may or may not be based on HAP.  The system design will consider the capabilities, functions and performance characteristics of an actual tactical system. SOLUTE will leverage architecture considerations, design factors and lessons learned from a recently completed Phase I airborne architecture SBIR which has produced significant advances in the field of MLS systems. 

 


March 2010 NEWS - SOLUTE Awarded DHS PACTS Coast Guard Task Order

On March 18th, SOLUTE was awarded a task order under our DHS PACTS vehicle. This work is in support the Avionics One Upgrade (A1U) of the US Coast Guard’s Long Range Surveillance (LRS) HC-130H Aircraft.  Solute’s expertise in CNS/ATM and Glass Cockpit Training procedures provide the project with a modern approach to pilot training while reducing the time to train footprint. The HC-130-H aircraft are currently utilized by the USCG for Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Reconnaissance, Law Enforcement, and most recently Disaster Relief Operations in Haiti.  These aircraft are a vital part of the DHS national effort to secure the country and preserve our freedoms while supporting the Coast Guard’s Asset Recapitalization.



SOLUTE Supports Haiti Earthquake Relief

SOLUTE employees recently provided crucial support to NAVAIR PMA 209 in the Haiti earthquake relief effort. Company representatives were pivotal in the rapid response to a Fleet request for an updated navigational database of the crisis area. By developing requirements for database content; virtually flying procedures to ensure the highest level of validation; and gaining release authority, they assisted the Program Office in responding within 20 hours of the Fleet request. Additionally, SOLUTE engineers provided expertise in validation of instrument approach, and directed the PMA209 Mission Planning team activities to ensure timely response to Fleet special requests. This support enabled the Fleet Logistic Support Squadron Four Zero (VRC-40) to better navigate airfields through the region, resulting in the safe pickup and delivery of more than one million pounds of food and water, as well as and the safe transport of  400 doctors into Haiti.

SOLUTE is gratified by the opportunity to support Operation Unified Response, and serve in such a time of great need.  For more details from NAVAIR’s official press release, click here.



SOLUTE Awarded NAVAIR AIR 1.0 Subcontract

On March 3rd, 2010 SOLUTE was awarded a subcontract for specialized rapid response services in support of AIR 1.0. Company engineers will provide acquisition, project and technical integration expertise to this tasking. This support will assist NAVAIR IPTs in all phases of the DoD acquisition process, and the life cycle support of aircraft, aircraft components, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ordnance/bombs, and support related items.


February 2010 NEWS - SOLUTE Participates in Anti-Terrorism Exercise

On February 19, 2010, SOLUTE participated in the “Operation Medusa 2010” anti-terrorism table top exercise. Sponsored by San Diego InfraGard Members Alliance; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Department of Homeland Security; and San Diego Regional Terrorism Threat Assessment Center, this exercise focused on the tourism and public venues sector. Two SOLUTE employees presented after action analysis and recommendations relating to policies, procedures, and plans of action that resulted from dozens of scenarios. In addition to being valuable streams of communication for local governments, first responders, and corporations, such local tabletop exercise are vital to identifying, mitigating, and responding to terrorist profiles, tactics, techniques, and strategies. SOLUTE congratulates these employees on their thought leadership in the field of Anti-Terrorism.



SOLUTE Awarded Sole Source Contract with SSCPAC Code 56050

On February 9, 2010, SOLUTE was awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Sole Source contract in support of SSCPAC Code 56050, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Department, for Undersea Warfare (USW) projects/programs.  SOLUTE will be providing Engineering and Programmatic Support, Technical Support, Developmental and Integration Support and operational USW subject matter expertise in execution of this vehicle.  Work highlights will include the following:  Aligning SSC Pacific ASW Maritime C4ISR tasks with PEO C4I efforts to define and develop (C2) capabilities within a ‘FORCEnet’ architecture as required by OPNAV N6, technical support for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Persistent Littoral Undersea System (PLUS) Innovative Naval Prototype (INP), providing process improvements, requirements definition, R&D and systems engineering efforts for FORCEnet and other network centric systems in support of USW and assisting SSC Pacific as necessary for any ASW/USW Community of Interest (COI) issues.



SOLUTE Presented DoN Knowledge Management Award at AFCEA West


On February 2, 2010 at the AFCEA Conference, the Department of the Navy (DoN) honored SOLUTE
personnel working at Tactical Training Group Pacific with the 2010 Department of the Navy IM/IT Excellence Award. Chief Information Officer J.S. Mitchell III of TACTRAGRUPAC stated in his nomination package: “With its innovative approach to training, the Tactical Training Group Pacific (TTGP) Network Centric Warfare (NCW) Syndicate made significant contributions to increasing the effectiveness of information and knowledge flow throughout PACFLT Strike Groups and provided outstanding training to the Navy IM/KM Workforce.” SOLUTE employees in the Tactical Training Group, Pacific Network-
Centric Warfare Syndicate include Jill Robertson, Dennis Schulz, Chris Simpson, James “JJ” Stakem, and Tim Snyder.

To view the DoN’s official press release,
click here.
To view the award package, click here.


January 2010 NEWS - SOLUTE Awarded Subcontract on SSC PAC Code 536 Contract Vehicle

On January 21, 2010, SOLUTE was granted a subcontract on an SSC Pacific, Command and Control Technology and Experimentation Division, Code 536 contract vehicle.  SOLUTE engineers will bring a wealth of Command & Control (C2) expertise to tasking under this vehicle.  Future Task Orders will include research, systems engineering, development, integration, test, and support of C2 Net-Centric Operations dealing with Joint, Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and their interfacing with civil and non-government components. 


SOLUTE Awarded NAVAIR 4.1 Subcontract

On January 4, 2010, SOLUTE was awarded a subcontract supporting the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Competency Aligned Organization (CAO) Code 4.1. Under this tasking, SOLUTE engineers will perform systems engineering, analysis, development, integration, testing, and fleet introduction and support of warfare systems into Naval Aircraft. Company subject matter experts will provide direct systems engineering support to all Naval Aircraft systems, including Tactical, Vertical Lift, Maritime, UAV, Targets and advanced weapons.


December 2009 NEWS - SOLUTE Awarded PMA-290 Subcontract

On December 18th, Solute was notified of a subcontract award for support to the EW and EPX programs within PMA-290.

As subcontractor to Prime contractor AT&T Government Solutions Inc., SOLUTE will provide systems engineering, and aviation subject matter expertise to Program Manager Air (PMA) 290. This support encompasses engineering analysis and recommendation for technical, logistical and acquisition life cycle support for the Electronic Warfare (EW) mission. SOLUTE’s engineering and management support will support programmatic decisions and assessment of acquisition life cycle activities. The EW departments consist of three major product areas:

  1. EP-3E programs – Sensors Systems Improvement Program (SSIP) and Joint Airborne Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) Architecture  (JASA) Modernization program (JMOD)
  2. Advanced Technology/Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations (ACTD) projects and
  3. The EP-3 Recapitalization Program

This prime contract was awarded for a base year with four option years.


SOLUTE Awarded NSWC Dahlgren Division Subcontract 

On December 1st, 2009, SOLUTE was awarded a subcontract supporting NSWC Dahlgren Division.  Services under this tasking potentially span the entire spectrum of mission areas supported by the Naval Air Systems Command and technical capabilities that comprise the various ordering offices. Additionally, SOLUTE engineers will provide professional support services to the overall Navy and Marine Corps organizations.


November 2009 NEWS - SOLUTE Nominated for SHRM Workplace Excellence Award

SOLUTE is pleased to announce our nomination for the 2009 San Diego Society for Human Resources Management Workplace Excellence Awards.  Without a high caliber of professional and support staff, SOLUTE could not provide our government clients with the superior technical services that are the hallmark of this company. SOLUTE is honored by this nomination and pledges to continue to provide a safe and supportive workplace that leverages employees’ strengths and encourages professional development. For more information on the SHRM Workplace Excellence Awards, click here.


October 2009 NEWS - SOLUTE Awarded Master Ordering Agreement (MOA) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

SOLUTE consulting announced today that is was awarded a seven year Master Ordering Agreement (MOA) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for participation in the $2 billion Electronic FAA Accelerated and Simplified Tasks (eFAST) program. eFAST is the preferred small business professional and support services acquisition vehicle that enables long-term procurements for an expanded array of professional and support services to better serve the requirements of the FAA.  Under SOLUTE’s MOA, the company will provide technical, engineering, scientific, management, advisory and administrative services in seven key areas enecompassing: Air Transportation Support, Business Administration and Management, Research and Development, Engineering Services, Computer/Information Systems Development, Computer Systems Support, and Documentation and Training. eFast allows for both sole source and competitive task orders to be issued to MOA holders.

SOLUTE Consulting is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with a presence in many major military areas. The SOLUTE team specializes in creating powerful solutions to the most complex engineering, management, and network communication challenges. Our depth of technical expertise, extensive operational military experience, and successful history of contract support to the Department of Defense provide a uniquely trusted and influential skill set to our clients.



August 2009 NEWSSOLUTE Awarded DHS PACTS Contract for Technical Services

On August 6th, SOLUTE Consulting was notified that the company was one of only ten Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) awarded a spot on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Program Management, Administrative, Clerical, and Technical Services (PACTS) contract vehicle for engineering services.

DHS PACTS is a task order based SDVOSB set aside vehicle with a ceiling value of $1.5 billion that will be shared among 30 total companies across each of the four service categories.  This five year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract allows major procurement offices within DHS to release Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), and Labor Hour (LH) task orders covering a wide range of non-Information Technology related services around the world. Customers utilizing this vehicle include: Customs and Border Protection (CBP), DHS Headquarters Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). Outside agencies may also utilize the vehicle with DHS approval.

SOLUTE Consulting was selected as an awardee in the Technical Services Category, which includes general engineering related to design, development, and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes, and systems. The SOLUTE Team will provide engineering consultation, feasibility studies, preliminary and final engineering plans and designs, construction and installation phase advisory services, and both inspection and evaluation of engineering projects under this contract.



April 2009 NEWS - SOLUTE Awarded IT-70 Schedule for Information Technology Services

On April 20th, SOLUTE Consulting was awarded an Information Technology (IT)-70 General Services Administration (GSA) schedule under Special Item Number (SIN) 132.51 covering General Purpose Commercial IT Equipment, Software, and Related Services.

Under contract GS-35F-0372V, SOLUTE offers a range of systems and software engineering, information assurance, technical writing, and administrative support services through the GSAAdvantage website at www.gsaadvantage.gov.  SIN 132.51 allows for: resources and facilities management, database planning and design, systems analysis and design, network services, programming, conversion and implementation support, network services project management, data/records management, electronic media subscriptions/publications, and other services.  The contract builds on SOLUTE’s current GSA Professional Engineering Services (PES) schedule, allowing Federal customers to purchase IT engineering on an hourly basis from the company without the need for long term contracts or requirements for an in-house contracts shop.  SOLUTE’s GSA vehicle allows for purchases up to $500,000 at a time.  It provides greater flexibility and less overhead than a number of other industry standard alternatives.  Using this schedule, SOLUTE will be able to pursue a much broader range of customers within both the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  The company’s schedule provides rates for both on and off site work in locations throughout the U.S.  Under this vehicle, SOLUTE can provide systems, software, and security personnel for highly specialized projects at clearance levels up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).  


January 2009 NEWS - SOLUTE awarded Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for Airborne Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)

On January 21st, SOLUTE received official notification that the company was awarded a Phase I SBIR grant worth $100,000 to study scalable airborne architectures for cross domain communications as an alternative to the use of expensive satellite resources for tactical communications.

SOLUTE Consulting has extensive experience in airborne networking and will leverage this expertise in the research of this topic.  Current CDS products are often too cumbersome for airborne use and require a human-in-the-loop.  Under this tasking, SOLUTE will conduct research to develop a modular hardware architecture for implementation of an automated airborne CDS for use in a chip, card, and blade environment.  SOLUTE will determine space, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints of candidate aircraft and aerial vehicles, define applications and their security requirements, and determine Real Time Operating System (RTOS) requirements for implementing a Multiple Independent Layers of Security/Safety (MILS)-based CDS architecture.  Globally, the satellite communications (SATCOM) market has increased by more than 40% in the past five years, and the U.S. Government currently makes up 75% of the world’s demand for services.  The impact of the technology from this study will be immediate once implemented, saving potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in DoD SATCOM spending by making greater use of existing airborne assets for tactical communications.  This solution can be applied to any U.S. military aircraft currently utilizing MILS based solutions, including the B-1, B-2, F-35, F-22, and C-130.  The technology is also applicable to several commercial markets as well, which include the multi-billion dollar cellular communications market, software defined radios, and other industries requiring data compartmentalization and high uptime, such as utility infrastructure management, financial services, and data centers.   


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