Quick Reactions Special Projects (QRSP)

Abstract

Quick Reaction Special Projects (QRSP) Program supports six separate projects that provide rapid funding to expedite new development and transition of new technologies to the warfighter. The projects that are part of the QRSP are the Quick Reaction Fund (QRF), Technology Transition Initiative (TTI), the Rapid Reaction Fund (RRF), The RDT&E Architecture and Integration (RAI) program, Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (JRAC), and the Software Producibility/TNTS initiative (SPTI). QRSP provides the flexibility to respond to emergent DoD issues and address technology surprises and needs within the years of execution outside the two-year budget cycle. The Technology Transition Initiative (TTI), authorized by Title 10 and Section 215 of the FY2003 Defense Authorization Act, facilitates the rapid transition of new technologies from the DoD science and technology (S&T) base into DoD acquisition programs. The program addresses the funding gaps that exist between the time a mature technology is demonstrated and the time it can be funded and procured for use in an intended weapons system or operational capability for the warfighter. Since the program's inception in FY 2003, 78 projects have been initiated and 50 are complete. Of the 50 completed projects, 35 (70%) have successfully transitioned to DoD Acquisition Programs of Record or procurement contracts for operational use and subsequent fielding; exceeding the objective of 30% for demonstration programs (Strategic Objective 4-3, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (OUSD (AT&L). The Quick Reaction Fund (QRF) program is focused on responding to emergent needs during the execution years that take advantage of technology breakthroughs in rapidly evolving technologies. Examples of the types of projects that are envisioned include: accelerating promising research that will enable transformation; or will fill critical gaps in DoD acquisition programs and will last no longer than 12 months; or maturation of technologies critically needed by combatant commanders (COCOMS) for operations. Typically these projects are on the technology maturity scale where an idea or technology opportunity is proven and demonstrated. The Rapid Reactions Fund (RRF) objectives are to leverage the DoD science and technology base and those of the other Federal Departments; stimulate interagency coordination and cooperation; accelerate the fielding of capabilities and concepts to counter emerging threats; and provide feedback to the S&T community to guide long term developmental strategies. The task force works to anticipate adversaries' exploitation of technology, including available and advanced capabilities. Additionally, the task force works to exploit technology developed outside of DoD in the commercial sector, in academia and international arenas as well as anticipate adversary's application of available and advanced technology. The average length of a RRTO program falls within an 8-12 month range in order to more effectively aid the warfighter. RRF consistently exceeds the transition objective of 30% for demonstration programs (DoD Strategic Objective 4-3). The RDT&E Architecture and Integration (RAI) program objectives are to enhance and expand the Joint Experimentation Range Complexes (JERCs) venue and spectrum of evaluations to include analysis of a cohesive Forward Operating Base (FOB) defensive architecture, future homemade explosives (HME), future Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), counter IED capability development and characterization of future electro-magnetic environments. These focal areas range beyond the implementation and execution window of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) program and aligns under the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) focal area “Institutionalizing Rapid Acquisition Capability” and its third tenant “assessing alternatives and executing a solution (acquisition)”. The Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (JRAC) objectives are focused on responding to Joint Urgent Operational Needs (JUONS) that have been submitted by Combatant Commanders and validated by the Joint Staff. The JRAC’s objective is to manage the delivery of capability as requested by the COCOM in a time frame acceptable to the COCOM. The JRAC manages the overall effort to fulfill JUONS. Efforts, in most instances, are conducted outside of the processes described for the Defense Acquisition System in DoD Directive 5000.1 and utilize contingency and other rapid acquisition authorities. Software Producibility/ TNTS Initiative objectives are to discover emerging technologies generally from small innovative companies that have not done prior business with DoD, evaluate their potential to fit DoD needs, and where appropriate conduct critical tests of the components or software under operational conditions. To facilitate early interactions and meaningful information exchanges between the innovative companies and operational users. And, accelerate the application of emerging technical solutions to DoD needs, reduce development costs, and avoid potentially disastrous technological surprises.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
0603826D8Z_3_0400_PB_2012
Change Summary Explanation
Note: In FY 2011, Technology Transition Initiative (TTI), resources will be transferred from Quick Reaction Special Projects to PE 0603942D8Z (Technology Transfer and Transition) as part of an effort to more effectively align interwoven program efforts that will benefit management communications, budget justification, fiscal tracking and improve overall program resource management of Technology Transfer and Transition efforts. Additionally, three new project codes were created in FY 2012 to reflect DOD/DDR&E priorities (P830 - RDT&E Architecture and Integration, P831 - Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell Support, P832 - Software Producibility/TNTS Initiative). DDR&E Baseline Review. DDR&E implemented a zero-based review of the organization to align resources to the most critical priorities and eliminate lower priority functions. $7.053M was added to fund three new projects P830, P831, and P832. Defense Efficiency – Report, Studies, Boards and Commissions. As part of the Department of Defense reform agenda, reflects a reduction in the number and cost of reports, studies, DoD Boards and DoD Commissions below the aggregate level reported in the previous budget submission. Defense Efficiency – Contractor Staff Support. As part of the Department of Defense reform agenda, reduces funds below the aggregate level reported in the previous budget submission for contracts that augment staff functions.
Service Agency Name
Office of Secretary Of Defense

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Cyber
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Computer Programs
  • Control Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Explosives
  • Howitzers
  • Laser Ignition Systems
  • Mobile Phones
  • Propelling Charges
  • Surveillance
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

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  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.

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