Rapid Technology Transition (RTT)
Abstract
NOTE TO FMB: The R2 Titled should be changed to Technology Insertion Program for Savings (TIPS) prior to Pres Bud submission to reflect the remaining R&D project within the PE that is funded. MISSION: RTT programs transition technology from any source, including those not traditionally associated with defense technology. An effective and robust integration of commercial and military technologies can reduce costs and improve naval capabilities by keeping pace with the fast moving changes in technologies and operational needs. The RTT program is comprised of three elements: The Rapid Technology Transition (RTT) program, the Technology Insertion Program for Savings (TIPS), and the Rapid Development and Deployment (RDD) program. The RTT and TIPS programs are structured to bring transition deals to closure quickly, and to provide execution year funding for a rapid start, bridging the gap until the program of record can fund the completion of the technology insertion. The RDD program is structured to quickly develop a prototype solution that will be deployed in theater for Naval forces engaged in Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). The mission of the RTT program is to increase the rate that new, innovative, and potentially disruptive technologies are inserted into Department of Navy (DON) acquisition programs and the hands of the warfighter. The mission of the TIPS program is to increase the rate that new cutting edge technologies are inserted into DON acquisition programs in order to significantly reduce operations and maintenance support costs. The RDD program provides for the rapid development and fielding of prototype solutions to meet urgent operational needs. The RDD process applies when existing DON processes cannot meet urgent operational needs. Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) have generated rapidly evolving military needs that require responsive materiel solutions. Rapid transition opportunities occur when a sufficiently mature technology is identified that can meet a particular need on a timetable which matches that of an acquisition program, and is supported by a business case which justifies the associated cost and schedule risk. The combination of circumstances which create such opportunities can appear, and disappear, well inside the Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) cycle. These programs are designed to be proactive in identifying opportunities and to work with resource sponsors, fleet and force users, and Program Managers (PMs) in constructing viable technology transition deals one at a time. To ensure the widest possible awareness of emergent commercial technology opportunities, these programs interact with the industry and coordinate closely with Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and Program Managers (PMs) to maintain awareness of insertion opportunities. Utilizing existing authorities, RTT applies execution year funds where necessary to "jump-start" transitions so they can be inserted and validated by Sea Trial experiments leading directly to deployment and/or demonstrations of high risk/high payoff technologies. This Program Element is the only Navy program that addresses current, urgent requirements that are required by the fleet within a 18-24 month period. As such, planning and execution are accomplished within the same fiscal year, which causes a non-traditional financial execution profile for the program. The program therefore does not meet traditional execution benchmarks. Higher Navy priorities result in the termination of the RTT program in 2014. The Technology Insertion Program for Savings (TIPS) transitions technology from any source, including those not traditionally associated with defense technology. An effective and robust integration of commercial and military technologies can reduce costs by keeping pace with the fast moving changes in technologies and operational needs. The TIPS program is structured to bring transition deals to closure quickly, and to provide execution year funding for a quick start, bridging the gap until the program of record can fund the completion of the technology insertion. The mission of the TIPS program is to increase the rate that new cutting edge technologies are inserted into DON acquisition programs in order to significantly reduce operations and maintenance support costs. Opportunities occur when a sufficiently mature technology is identified that can meet a particular need on a timetable which matches that of an acquisition program, and is supported by a business case which justifies the associated cost and schedule risk. The combination of circumstances which create such opportunities can appear, and disappear, well inside the Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) cycle. This program is designed to be proactive in identifying opportunities and to work with resource sponsors, fleet and force users, and Program Managers (PMs) in constructing viable technology transition deals, one at a time. To ensure the widest possible awareness of emergent commercial technology opportunities, this program interacts with the industry and coordinate closely with Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and Program Managers (PMs) to maintain awareness of insertion opportunities. Utilizing existing authorities, TIPS applies execution year funds where necessary to "jump-start" transitions so they can be inserted and validated leading directly to deployment and/or demonstrations of high risk/high payoff technologies. This Program Element is the only Navy program that addresses current opportunities to reduce operations and support (O&S) cost drivers within a 18-24 month period. As such, planning and initiation are accomplished within the same fiscal year, which causes a non-traditional financial execution profile for the program. The program therefore does not meet traditional execution benchmarks. Funding increase to the TIPS reflects emphasis on increasing the number of projects that reduce operations and support costs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 0203761N_7_1319_PB_2015
- Change Summary Explanation
- Technical: Not applicable. Schedule: Not applicable.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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- Child Accomplishment: RAPID TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION (RTT)
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- Child Accomplishment: TECHNOLOGY INSERTION PROGRAM FOR SAVINGS (TIPS)
- Child Project: Rapid Development and Deployment (RDD)
- Child Accomplishment: RAPID DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT (RDD)