Modeling the Impact of Technology Transition on Ship Operational Capabilities Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Topic No.: N05-053 Topic Title: Modeling the Impact of Technology Transition on Ship Operational Capabilities Proposal No.: N051-053-0126 Firm: Beacon Interactive Systems 30 Spinelli Place Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 Contact: Mike MacEwen Phone: (617) 453-5501 Web Site: www.beaconinteractive.com Abstract: Phase I of this solicitation sets the groundwork for the creation of a Technology Transition Decision Support tool. The work accomplished here addresses not only the status of the broader technical and business marketplaces, but also the specific needs of a sample system. By taking this multi-path approach, the solution will be on-topic for the Navy as well as for commercial organizations. At the heart of Phase I is the performance of a functional specification, or needs analysis, focused on a sample system. This in-depth analysis provides real-world basis for the development of patterns and methodologies used in creating a broad-based solution. Using a diverse team of engineers, analysts and mathematicians, methodologies and a design for the framework of modeling technology transition will be developed. Benefits: The anticipated benefits of this Phase I proposal is to take the results and create a commercially viable product for an immense and growing need. The creation of a Technology Insertion Decision-Support Tool such as we envision will have applicability in many different markets. Agencies within the Department of Defense, as well as the Prime Contractors supplying to these agencies will be able to benefit from an integrated planning tool that works from platform concept to disposal, through the various spiral design paths expected. The decision tool as envisioned in this Topic will also be equally important to private sectors markets such as manufacturing, transportation, engineering, and oil and gas. These industries typically have a high percentage of assets in plant and equipment. By providing tools that help create knowledge-based asset management, we will be able to help these organizations save time and money, thus improving competitiveness. By reducing the cost of operations, we will be able to help companies "right-size" their plant and equipment thus creating more value. Return