SelectTech GeoSpatial
Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF)
Springfield / Beckley Airport
Springfield, Ohio
SelectTech Services Corporationis Dayton-based small business dedicated to providing
Engineering and Technical Services, Enterprise IT and Communications Services and Solutions and a multitude of Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting customers across the
Department of Defense since 1982
Headquartered in Centerville, OH
Large AFRL presence and partnership for 20+ years
100+ engineers and tech’s within AFRL Directorates
Recruits, trains and supplies hard science talent to DoD and related government operations:
Various Testing Laboratories O&M Support
Research and Development Contracts
Various IT Technical Support Services
DoD Mission Support (communications)
SATCOM
DoD’s “Roll-on, Roll-off “ Expert
UAS Support (Air vehicles, datalinks, payload integration, test)
SelectTech GeoSpatial: The Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) was formed in 2008 to provide mission specific products and technical services to a broader array of customers; a rapid reaction manufacturing, integration, and test capability in close proximity to Wright Patterson AFB
To Provide:
Rapid response, customized technical solutions
Alternative COTS solutions as applied to traditional problems
Lowest cost – Highest Value – Speed to Market
C4ISR Ground Stations (TOC)
Electronic Enclosures
Specialty Electronic Systems
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
C4ISR Ground Stations (TOC)
Missions Supported: UAS / ISR Ground Stations
Command and Control
PED Modules
Secure Field Facilities -- SCIF
Transportable SATCOM Stations
Mobile Data Centers
UAS Secure Field Maintenance Hangars
Tactical Operations Centers Expertise:
Environmental Controls
Power Sub-systems
EMI-shielding and Physical Security
Mating with Soft Enclosures
Classified Signals Infrastructure
ISR System Integration
Representative Ground Systems
Trojan Spirit
TRAIDE
Gorgon Stare System
Blue Devil System
20 Foot SCIF
Electronic Enclosures
General Capabilities: Rapid Prototyping / Testing
3-D Modeling
Precision Machining and Fabrication
FEA/CFD/CAD/CAM
RF Testing and Calibration
EMI Testing / Mitigation
Software / Hardware Integration
Airworthiness Certification
Specialty Integration/Fabrication:
Omni and Directional Antenna Design and Build
UAS Antenna Design and Installation
Integrated Electronic Systems
Power Management Design and Build
Integrated Sensor Management and Control
Logistics / Transportation / Packaging
Special Communications and Power Enclosures
Product e8000 AE e8000 AR XL iDirect TME Customer iDirect Gov’t Technologies iDirect Gov’t Technologies General Dynamics
Environment Airborne
Current: King Air, Casa 295, “fast” aircraft
Future: C-130, L-100, Gulfstream, Boeing 7XX
Airborne
Current: King Air, C-17 Future: C-130, L-100, Gulfstream
Ground (Harsh)
Description Satellite Router Satellite Router Satellite Router
Stage Full Production Approx. 60 units/yr
Full Production Approx. 60 units/yr
RDT&E 4 total units
Anticipate production 50/yr
Value Add Embedded i7 “server-level” CPU; DO-160G certified; ISR video/data transmission
Embedded i7 CPU; reduced footprint (1U); MIL-STD
certified; SOF/DV mission spt
Rugged/IP67 (waterproof); thermal characteristics
Users JSOC; Boeing; SNC JSOC; SNC; gov’t agencies
Supporting Capabilities:
Precision Machining
Specialty Welding
EMI Testing
Mil Spec Connectors and Wiring
Test Facilities / Test Range
Custom Labeling and Painting
Aircraft Integration
Airworthiness Certifications Systems Build:
Integrated Power Systems
Signals Interface
Load / Weight distribution
Rack Integration
Transit Case Integration
Mobile / Aerial / Maritime Systems
Contract: Rapid Development Integration Facility (RDIF)
SGAMF directly supports WPAFB organic capability
Mission:
Install situational awareness data and voice package on aircraft used for personnel recovery.
Package:
Radio’s (PRC-117G, AFTRS-R, SADL)
Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS)
GPS, Ethernet Switch, Power Distro Box
Cables, Infrastructure
Budget:
R&D plus two kits: $300K
Limited Production: $122/kit; $610K for five remaining kits Total Program: <$1M
Timeframe:
~9 months from contract to first installation 7 additional aircraft completed within 6 months
Savings to Gov’t:
Est. $1M+ vs OEMs
Delivered 1 yr earlier than OEMs
HC-130J T-1 Modification
Example
On-going Tasks
- Enhancement mods underway - 3 additional packages in production - Adding displays to cockpit
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Manufacturing UTC/Goodrich UAS: Vireo™ Contracted to build nine aircraft
Provide A&AS support to AFRL S-UAS team
Payload Integration
Communications Design , Integration, Test
Flight Test Support UAV Mission Support:
Day and Night Operations
Surrogate, large UAS Flight Test Support
Full System Assembly and Integration
RF Frequency Management
Tower, Runway and Airspace Management
EO Calibration Target
Communication and Datalink Services
Aircraft Build and re-design
Cable and Harness Assembly
Extensive experience working with AFRL, FAA, and major contractors
Fleet of aircraft ranging from single engine GA through Gulfstream G5 to act as single or multiple intruders
Dedicated flight test platform
Flexible sensor integration capability
Integrated CloudCap Piccolo autopilot for pilot-in-the-loop, closed loop testing of sensors, detection and avoidance algorithms
Flexible environment for hosting different algorithms, systems, solutions
Experience with TRB / SRB process
Capability to address integration issues in real-time
Provide mission-capable flight test control facility
Incredible relationship with Springfield-Beckley Airport leadership and the Springfield ANG to accommodate extended flightline usage
Dramatic Cost Savings to USAF and Prime Contractors
Flight Test Support
C4ISR Spectrum of Products/Services
Racks Harnesses Sensor Brackets CDL Systems Antennas Infrastructure Power Systems Signals Management T-SCIF Power Generation Power Distribution HD Racks/UPS Forced Entry ECU/Environment Classified Signals Tempest/EMI Data Storage PED Antennas SATCOM Signal Distribution PWDS Comms Shelters InfrastructureContract issued Mar 2010
SelectTech tasked to provide ground station and infrastructure
Accomplishments
Provided two sets of ground control stations to theater
Each set consists of two PEDs, one COMM station, and vestibule
T-SCIF; mitigates EMI to at least 60db
Provided generator, power management and ECU support
Signal distribution included fiber, copper, and connections for CDL,
gimbal/GigaLINK, GPS, and UHF
Provided special metal fabrication, power distribution, specialized trays/enclosures and security features
System delivered into theater in less than 6 months due to local supply chain and superb collaboration with team—ahead of schedule and under budget
Rapid Reaction Example
Blue Devil
Rapid Response Programs
Response Times From Contract to Delivery (last 3 years)
Project Product End Customer Duration
SAIC/Blue Eagle Air OPS/C4ISR AFRL 4 mo.
SAIC/Blue Devil 2 Ground Stations/C4ISR Army/Marines 5 mo.
Army/PEO/EIS RORO Study JSOC 30 days
Trojan Spirit Comms Shelter/C4ISR AFRL 3 mo.
TRAIDE Mobile Ground Unit/C4ISR AFRL 3 mo.
USAF/ESC/HNCK
35 UHF/SatCom Antennas USAF/CPSG 60 days
SNC /Gorgon Stare U1 Ground Station/C4ISR USAF/Big Safari 5 mo.
SNC /Gorgon Stare U2 Ground Station/C4ISR USAF/Big Safari 4 mo.
iDirect Airborne Router SatCom Modem Enclosure DoD/Gov't 4 mo.
RDIF T-1 Mod Situation Awareness/ HC-130J ACC/Combat King 5 mo.