Capability Statement For the Integrated Operations and Analysis Laboratory HPN Software Consultant, Inc. Houston, Texas April 7, 2006.

Capability Statement

For the Integrated Operations and Analysis Laboratory

HPN Software Consultant, Inc.Houston, Texas

April 7, 2006

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HPNHPN The Company

Established June 2003 by Ms. Heidi Nguyen– Focus on virtual reality and 3D

visualization/simulation enabling technologiesCurrent computing technologies (Internet, DBMS,

user interfaces, network, etc.) Combined Over 30 Years Experience in

NASA/JSC Environment 8a Qualified in February 2004 Address

– 18519 Egret Bay Boulevard - Suite 1509– Houston, Texas 77059

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HPNBaseline

Main Support for the QUEST Innovations Lab (QUIL)– Mission Control Center/Systems (MCC and MCCS)

Operations Research and Strategic Development Branch (DV3) of Mission Operations Directorate (MOD)

Responsibilities– Identify and evaluate advanced technologies to

enhance/upgrade MCC/MCCS operationsSoftware and hardware (networking, workstation,

security, data storage, communications, etc.– Implementation and maintenance

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HPNBaseline ..

– Research and develop new more immersive technologies into MCC

New concept 3D simulation and modelingVirtual reality and other immersive visualization

technologies– Head-mounted displays, tactile feedback devices, motion

tracking, etc.Digital Virtual Human

(Patent Award 2004)Human factors and

biomechanics analysis

of advanced technologies– Human-in-the-Loop applications/simulations– Robonaut applications

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HPNMain Contracts

Mission Control Center Systems Technology Evaluation - NNJ04HE39B– 2004 - 2006 ($200 K)– Phases I and II to evaluate

enhancing technologies for MCC operations (visualization and infrastructure)

NASA STTR Phase I - JSC - NNJ06JD85C– February 2006 - February 2007

($100K)– Advanced 3D Human Simulation

Components with Thermal/Haptic Feedback and Tissue Deformation

NASA STTR Phase II - JSC - NNJ055JE76C– June 2005 - June 2007 ($600 K)

– Investigation of Virtual Digital Human and Robotic Device Technology Merger Complemented by Haptics and Autostereoscopic Displays

NASA/JSC SBIR Phase I - FY2004/2005 ($70 K)

JPL Simulation Modeling Project - FY2004/2005 ($40 K)Distributed VAST Inoculation Scenario

Remote User 1

Remote Site 1 Perspectiveof Digital Virtual Human

Remote User 2

Remote Site 2 Perspectiveof Digital Virtual Human

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HPNHPN Keys

Ms. Heidi Nguyen - President/Owner– Commercial and government experience

Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications over 10 years

– Most recent NASA projects in MCC GUI prototypes and templates

2D and 3D computer animationContribution to the patented VDHOperational assistance to MCC and QUEST Labs

– BS - Computer Science - University of Houston

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HPNHPN Keys ..

Mr. Lac Nguyen - Chief Technology Officer – Systems and technical manager of QUIL facilities (and

HPN)Advanced hardware/software evaluations and

integration for MCC– 2D and 3D graphics programming development

QUIL infrastructure network and security– Established prominence in immersive 3D hardware

interfaces and VR programmingAugmented and virtual reality implementations

– VDH – Collaborative-Virtual Environment Simulation Toolkit

– BS - Physics - University of Houston

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HPNOrganization

C u rre n t H P N C on figu ra tion

HPN Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Tim SaitoS r . R e se a rch /B iom ed ica l S c ie n tist

C M R e sea rch .H o u sto n , T e xas

S tan fo rd M ed ica l S cho o l N a tio na l B ioco m p uta tio n C en te r

P a lo A lto , C A

O p ticF le x T e ch no log iesH a lf M oo n B a y, C A

H P N S ub con trac to r C on sor tium

Mr. Lac NguyenC h ie f T ech n ica l O ff ice r

Ms. Heidi NguyenP res ide n t/O w n er

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HPNSubcontractor Unit

Montgomery Research Inc. – Dr. Kevin Montgomery - 701 A Welch Road, Suite

1128 Palo Alto, California 94304

– Development of time-delay algorithm concepts

– Simulated tissue deformation for the VDH

CM Research

– Mr. Mike Zerkus - 2437 Bay Area Blvd. #234, Houston, TX 77058

– Development of tactile and thermal feedback devices for QUIL and HPN

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HPNSubcontractor Unit ..

OpticFlex Technologies– Mr. Young Harvill - 522 Avenue Cabrillo, Half Moon

Bay, CA 94019– Development of wireless version of motion

tracking/capture devicesSegment or full-body tracking

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HPNHPN Strategy for June 1, 2006

Discreet Transition by HPN Retention of All Incumbent Staff for IGOAL

Operations– Ms. Janet Way– Ms. Cheynne McKeegan– Mr. Shonn Everett– Mr. Mark Manning

No Significant Transition Support Needed– Seamless flow of operation between old and new

Successful support of employee transition (no subcontracts) to HPN

Retention of current B9 development lab/facilities

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HPNIGOAL Configuration

HPN Configuration For IGOAL Support

HPNChief Financial Officer

Dr. Tim SaitoS r . R e se a rch /B iom ed ica l S c ie n tist

O p ticF le x T e ch no log ies

S tan ford M ed ica l S cho o lN a t' l B io co m p u ta tion Cn tr

C M Re sea rch , In c.

S u bco ntra cto r U n it Ms. Janet W ay1 ) S o ftw are De ve lop m e nt2 ) S u pp or t/M a in ten an ce

Ms. Cheynne Mckeegan3 ) S yste m A d m in istra tion

Mr. Shonn Everett4 ) A n im a tio n /M o de ling S up po rt

Mr. Mark Manning5 ) De ve lop m e nt - S o ftwa re A lg or i thm s

6 ) A d va nce d C on ce pt A n im a tio n /M od e lin g S up po r t.

Mr. Lac Nguyen ***C h ie f T ech n ica l O ffice r

Ms. Heidi NguyenP res ide n t/O wn er

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HPNModular Replacement

I. Software Development/Maintenance & Support – Heidi Nguyen (10+ years experience)

Software Development - 3.1 Software Deliveries– Enigma and IGL

C++/OpenGL

II. System Administration– Lac Nguyen (15+ years experience)

System Administration - 3.2 Systems Administration Support

Support and Maintenance - 3.5 Demonstrations and 3.3 Visual Documentation

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HPNModular Replacement ..

– L.Nguyen (cont.d)Infrastructure

– Unix/Linux/X Windows– Microsoft Windows OS– Networking/security

III. Animation/Modeling– Mr. Hung Tran (5 years experience)

Animation and Modeling Support - 3.4 Model Building– Enigma (NASA 3D Model builder)

WaveFront/3D StudioMax/MayaBS - Computer Science - University of Houston

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HPNModular Replacement ...

IV. Software Algorithm Development/Advanced Concept Development and Animation & Modeling Support– Dr. Simon Su (8+ years experience)

Development of Software Algorithms and Advanced Concept Modeling

– IGL and EnigmaDeveloping 3D computer graphics/algorithms for

University of Nevada - Las VegasC++/OpenGL/VRTools/C-VESTPhD - Computer Science - University of Houston

– Dr. Tim Saito (backup role)Also 3.6 Training and 3.7 Documentation

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HPNContingency Resources

Talent from Local Environments– JSC community

Immediate Access to Pool of Reserves– University of Houston Alumni

Software and other engineering disciplinesCurrent skilled co-op students

– Houston Arts Academy – Houston members of IEEE Society

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HPNCapability

Lucid Understanding of Problems and Needs of NASA/JSC Arena– In depth and long term experience – Shared vision and goals with IGOAL/NASA

Advanced mission visualization for ISS, STS, CEV, manned and unmanned space exploration, and more

Mutual Relationship with IGOAL– Mission and processes to support AR&SD– Reciprocal interactions between IGOAL

administrators and HPN president and CTO

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HPNCapability ..

Ability to Integrate Incumbents into the HPN Operations– Established rapport with incumbents– HPN favorable history with NASA/JSC

Comparable Path to Contiguity– Maintenance of Length-of-Service/seniority

Vacation, sick leave, maternity, etc.1. 1 week sick leave2. 10 holidays3. Up to 3 weeks vacation

– Negotiated incentives track similar to previous contractor and acceptable to IGOAL

1. 401K plan with 50% fund matching

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HPNCapability ...

Current HPN Health Coverage– Limited fringe benefits package

HPN small workforce

– No necessity to provide broad coverage Comparable, If Not, Same Healthcare Benefits

– Provision of coverage incumbents accustomed to No degradation in benefits

– Investigating new progressive healthcare vendors1. PPO medical plan with vision and dental coverage 

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HPNClosing

Primary Objective– Potential for seamless operational readiness effective

June 1, 2006– Expansion and commercialization– Mutual advantage for teaming

IGOALHPNNASA/JSC

Questions & Answers

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HPNTim Saito

Texas A&M University – BS - Computer Science/Biology (double major)– MS - CS (with medical school hours)

Baylor College of Medicine– PhD - Structural Computational Biology and Molecular

Biophysics– MD - Oncology (Pediatric and Geriatric)

UTMB/Texas Childrens Hospital– Resident - Oncological Genomics and Gene Therapy