This project constructs the laboratory and technical support space to accommodate the RDT&E, integration, and interoperability functions of the Warfare Systems Integration Facility (WSIF) to support theater/joint warfare systems integration and interoperability as well as new technology warfare requirements at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). (Current mission) REQUIREMENT: Adequate facilities are required to provide support for theater/joint warfare systems integration and interoperability plus support new technical support space to accommodate the RDT&E, integration, and interoperability. NSWCDD's Theater Warfare Systems Department is directed to perform 'research and development, technology application, integration development, systems engineering, interoperability proofing, and fleet support for Theater Warfare, Theater Air Defense and Integrated Ship Defense. Existing Building #1490 currently accommodates the individual system development and systems analysis while this project is required for integration engineering and interoperability testing of those systems at the Battle Force, Naval, and Joint Theater levels. Adequate facilities are required to support the RDT&E of warfare improvements and solutions employing data fusion and integrated warfare techniques. This project will provide a crucial decision making environment for scientists and military leaders to analyze tactical situations and scenarios, evaluate options, and revise war fighting concepts and doctrine. It is also needed for scientific review of warfare requirements and systems, and application of option analysis to insure best application of assets to thwart current and future warfare threats. This facility will be a key laboratory in providing the capability to evaluate, assess, and certify ''System of Systems'' and their Battle Management Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (BMC41) requirements. NSWCDD is tasked to develop a BMC41 test bed to support integration of Modeling and Simulation capabilities to emulate future environments and systems capabilities. BMC4I test bed will also support participation in CINC experiments, and the integration of the Area Air Defense Concept (AADC) prototype being developed at John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL). The Submitted to Congress Page No. 210 The test bed provides for distributed systems integration (Navy and Joint), and communications (data link, Department of Defense Intelligence Information (DODIIS), Video-Teleconferencing (VTC), and voice). The Theater Warfare Integration Center will provide laboratory space for a Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) system test capability to support a multi-node CEC network for E-2C units, AEGIS CG47, and DDG 51, CV, CVN, and amphibious ships. This laboratory will also provide the only test environment capable of isolating the performance of the CEC system in a large integrated network. Internal connectivity will link the CEC laboratory to the laboratories and analysis areas of Building #1490 to permit fully integrated and interoperable testing of shipboard warfare and command and control systems. External connectivity to the laboratory will test the CEC system in a Theater Warfare environment. This project will also allow interface with actual systems and units operating at Virginia Capes (VACAPES) Operating Area (VCOA) through a local CEC tower which will link this facility to other Navy engineering and test facilities at Wallops Island, Virginia. This facility will be the primary laboratory for the Land Attack Warfare System (LAWS) integration. LAWS will provide precision weapon delivery from surface navy platforms in support of land and sea forces in the open ocean to inland targets as deep as 1,200 miles. The LAWS laboratory will provide and certify integration of new Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) elements and Joint Warfare interoperability of systems for installation on new ship platforms such as LPD 17 Class, CV/CVN 77, and CVN back-fits. One of the major tools for the certification of warfare systems integration and interoperability is The Distributed Engineering Plant (DEP) network. The integration of highly complex systems will require extensive system interoperability certification and testing by NSWCDD before fleet installation to ensure the effectiveness, combat readiness and interoperability of these ''Systems of Systems.'' CURRENT SITUATION: Due Building #1490 currently provides laboratory and technical support space for the development and integration of individual systems elements and components, and also accommodates the data extraction, data reduction, analysis, and feedback to support system development and integration. to cost reductions older systems are not being retired as quickly as once envisioned and therefore these ''legacy systems'' must be maintained for system life cycle engineering support to the fleet, resulting in less laboratory space for newer systems. Thus the existing facilities do not have sufficient room to house the additional integration laboratories necessary to support Theater Warfare and Joint Warfare system Form DD 1 Dec 76 1391C Submitted to Congress Page No. 211 The interoperability certification and testing. This acute laboratory IMPACT IF NOT PROVIDED: Without this project, NSWCDD will be unable to meet certain key mission area responsibilities for a number of emerging programs such as Theater Warfare and Joint Warfare for which it is a key laboratory. The delivery schedule for the LPD 20/28, CVN 77, and the CVN Back-fits will be severely impacted by the delay in installation of fully integrated Theater Warfare and Joint Warfare systems. Construction must be completed in time for installation of equipment, which will be mostly Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and has a lead-time of 1-4 months and will take 1 month to install/checkout, and be ready and on line to meet the testing milestones for the programmed installations of CEC. The delay of construction completion will delay over 100 ships scheduled for installation, to receive fully integrated and interoperable systems. Additionally, the LHA/LHD/LSD/LPD 17 class amphibious ships are scheduled for Theater Warfare System Installation/Backfit in 2003/10 and the CV/CVN Backfit is programmed to commence in FY04. These programs also will be adversely impacted if Theater Warfare integration and interoperability testing is delayed. Without this project, uncertified Theater Warfare and Joint Warfare integrated and interoperable systems would be delivered to the Fleet. Without being certified, the Navy will not know if these systems work. Additionally, NSWCDD would be unable to accept critical tasking affecting Navy and Joint force operations in many areas of Theater Warfare and Joint Warfare. 12. Supplemental Data: A. Estimated Design Data: (Parametric estimates have been used to develop project costs. Project design conforms to Part II of Military Handbook 1190, Facility Planning and Design guide) Submitted to Congress Page No. 212 B. Equipment associated with this project which will be provided from other appropriations: NONE. Activity POC: CDR LARRY VAN DESSEL Phone No: (540)-653-8521 JOINT USE CERTIFICATION: The Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Fleet Logistics and Readiness) certifies that this project has been considered for joint use potential. Unilateral construction is recommended. The reason for this recommendation is: This facility can be used by other components on an as available basis; however, the scope of the project is based on Navy requirements. DD Form 1391C Submitted to Congress Page No. 213-214 |