Fuel Efficient Forward Operating Base (FOB) Navy SBIR FY2010.3 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2010.3 Topic No.: N103-193 Topic Title: Fuel Efficient Forward Operating Base (FOB) Proposal No.: N103-193-0608 Firm: Marine Design Dynamics, Inc. 758 11th Street SE Washington, D.C. 20003 Contact: Jon Buck Phone: (202) 380-5910 Abstract: Marine Design Dynamics, Inc. is pleased to propose an advanced, analytical method for the development of concepts and systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce logistics requirements to sustain USMC Forward Operating Bases (FOB). In its simplest form, our concept is to provide a capability to design more energy efficient FOBs, or given a fixed FOB design, to develop better operating guidelines and principles for its operation. A model to support this capability and a script guiding its effective use will be developed. MDD's solution is through the use of the FOB Energy Generation, Distribution, and Consumption (EGDC) model, which will be the key tool to assist with the assessment of efficiency gains in the full spectrum of FOB energy generation, distribution, and consumption systems. MDD intends to leverage past performance experience, coupled with subject matter expert analysis, in developing a pragmatic and cost effective EGDC model. It will incorporate parameters representing the structure performance of present FOB energy system configurations. The consideration of FOB energy generation, distribution, and consumption as a total integrated system within the model supports the establishment of a variety of reliable baselines for later assessment, establishing credibility of subsequent analysis and reporting. Benefits: MDD's EGDC model will give deep insight into the state of a given FOB's energy state. In addition, the merits, effects, benefits and pitfalls of any given energy conservation technology or measure can be tested virtually in the model, to include projected cost savings and returns on investments. Customers of MDD's EGDC modelling technique include the military market, such as the USMC Ground Transportation & Engineer Systems, the Army's Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), and operations other than war, (OOTW) such as performed by the USCG and other humanitarian and disaster relief agencies. Return