Klett Consulting Group, Inc. Awarded Fully Funded SBIR Phase II Contract
Problem:
The current proven and validated MBA process, while effective, has limited ability to scale to the growing demand for such data-intensive products. Further, no capability or tool exists to integrate MBA mission architecture products into Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) format in SysML. No repository exists for JADC2-aligned reference architectures/diagrams for MBSE use.
Mission Resource Alignment Methodology Automation
About Klett Consulting Group
KCG provides cutting-edge technology solutions to meet the ever-evolving needs of our clients. KCG bridges the divide between government and technology through these innovative solutions, combined with efficient processes to produce effective results. We pride ourselves on delivering solutions that optimize performance, reduce risk, and enhance the mission success of our clients. Our business philosophy, “Create the Future,” reinforces our focus on quality and commitment to excellence.
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit www.afresearchlab.com.
About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,200 new contracts worth more than $4.7 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: www.afwerx.com.
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Molly Kadlubowski
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Introduction & Background
Purpose: The Purpose of this whitepaper is to highlight the need to develop a tool that accelerates delivery of MBA products as recommended in Joint Requirements Oversight Council Memo (JROCM 023-22) with subject line: Joint All-Domain Command & Control Recommendations, signed by Admiral Grady on 27 Apr 2022.
Problem: The current proven and validated MBA process, while effective, has limited ability to scale to the growing demand for such data-intensive products. Further, no capability or tool exists to integrate MBA mission architecture products into Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) format in SysML. No repository exists for JADC2-aligned reference architectures/diagrams for MBSE use.
Approach: KCG is developing a prototype to automate the manual processes that are currently labor intensive and time consuming: Nodal Analysis, Model Enabled Solution Analysis (MESA), and MBSE.
Purpose: The Purpose of this whitepaper is to highlight the need to develop a tool that accelerates delivery of MBA products as recommended in Joint Requirements Oversight Council Memo (JROCM 023-22) with subject line: Joint All-Domain Command & Control Recommendations, signed by Admiral Grady on 27 Apr 2022.
Problem: The current proven and validated MBA process, while effective, has limited ability to scale to the growing demand for such data-intensive products. Further, no capability or tool exists to integrate MBA mission architecture products into Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) format in SysML. No repository exists for JADC2-aligned reference architectures/diagrams for MBSE use.
Approach: KCG is developing a prototype to automate the manual processes that are currently labor intensive and time consuming: Nodal Analysis, Model Enabled Solution Analysis (MESA), and MBSE.
SBIR Phase II Objectives & Tasks
It all begins with an idea.
End State:
Deliver a more automated MBA process that is agile and can scale to meet ever increasing demands from a diverse DoD, Joint, Service and Partner customer base. This integrated product will reduce JADC2 product development time and cost while enhancing system performance and reliability.
Specific outcomes include:
Define a repeatable and scale-able process for how operationally-focused portfolio management can be done in the Department.
Provide the needed framework for layered analysis that supports both current and long term decisions to drive resourcing for future Warfighter capability and the ability to show where solution owners need to accelerate or improve, and why.
Drive Mission data sets into the Operational Portfolio/ADVANA Portfolio Management Capability
Provide JADC2 aligned architectures in SysML for MBSE to be performed.
Preliminary applications include: CJADC2, Capability Portfolio Management Reviews (CPMR), Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews (IAPR), Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER), Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC), and Contested Logistics Environment (CLE).