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
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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