Final ARS Industry Day 20240503.pdf

PACAF Regional Support Center

Eyes of the Kill Chain

Alaska Radar System

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The ARS Team

• Col Breanna Fulton – PRSC Commander

• Lt Col Elbert Mose - PRSC Deputy

Commander

• Lt Col Joshua Caskey - ASUS Commander

• Mr Brian Brooks - Director of Acquisitions

• Capt Chelsea Belford - PCO

• Mr Lucian Reaves - QAPC

• Mr Wayne North - Program Manager

• Mr Matt Miller - Equipment Specialist

• Ms Ann Marie Mabry – Program Analyst

• Lt Benjamin Wade - Program Manager

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Industry Day Schedule

Location Event Time Boniface Visitor CenterCheck-in0930 ARS Contractor Project Headquarters

Tour1000

Logistics Warehouse Tour 1030 MC3Tour1100 Anchorage/JBERLunch1200 AWECIntroductions1330 AWECROEs1335 AWECSite Brief 1340 AWECPWS Overview 1400 AWECARS Mission Brief 1445

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Rules of Engagement

• All on-site communications are restricted to the government acquisition team.

• This brief is marked “Distribution Statement A. Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited.”

• The Government will not publish Industry-Proprietary questions/comments or responses. Submit questions via provided QR code or by email to the PCO.

• The Government intends to publish Industry-General questions with government-prepared responses.

• Nothing presented in this Industry Day commits the U.S. Government to any acquisition approach, agreement, or contract.

• Any future published opportunity will take precedence over information presented today or in response to questions.

• The final version of these slides along with answers to submitted questions will be posted by June 30 to www.SAM.gov

• Preproposal Conference will be scheduled upon request (submit to the PCO NLT

1500 ADT, 3 May 2024). Conferences will be conducted virtually May 6-10.

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Alaska Radar System Sites

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Site Configuration and Environmental Impacts

• Seek Igloo (Yellow) – Airfield and Support facilities at bottom camp, radar at top camp

• Train sites (Green) – North Warning System

• Community Supported Sites (Blue) – Amenities nearby

• Radio Relay Sites (Gray) – Unmanned

• Weather Conditions

• Site Environment

Point Barrow

Tin City Kotzebue

Cape Lisburne

Fort Yukon

Oliktok Barter Island

Indian Mountain

Cape Newenham

Sparrevohn

Cape Romanzof

Murphy Dome

JBER

King Salmon

Cold Bay

Tatalina

Middleton Island

Valdez

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Seek Igloo Layout

• Airfield

• Runway

• Airfield Equipment

• Weather Station

• Bottom Camp

• Residential Facility

• Vehicle Maintenance

• Power Generation

• Dome and Composite Buildings

• Top Camp

• Radar

• Comm/Electronics Equipment

Bottom Camp

Main Road

Airfield

Radar Top Camp

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Seek Igloo Challenges

• Top Camp Road Maintenance

• Distances vary from 1 to 10 miles between top and bottom camps

• Runway Maintenance

• Miles of gravel runways

• Vehicle Maintenance

• Ex: Pick up trucks, dozers, graders, Tuckers, and PistenBullys

• Weather Conditions

• Snow accumulation, low visibility

• Highly remote

Train Site Layout

• Building One

• Residential living quarters

• Power Generation

• Building Two

• Kitchen

• Offices spaces

• Comm/Equipment/Radar

• Separate Building

• Logistics

• Vehicle Maintenance

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Train Site Challenges

• 64-day polar night

• 64-day polar day

• Polar bear danger

• Robust oil drilling operations and industry security

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Community Sites

• Adjacent to small towns with native communities

• Limited local logistical support

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Residential Facilities

• Kitchen/Dining

• Lounge

• Office

• Living quarters

• Bathrooms

• Logistics storage

• Rec area

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Examples of Transportation

• Truck (chains)

• Tucker, PistenBully

(tracked vehicles)

• Snowplow

• Grader

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Airfield Maintenance

• Gravel runways

• Daylight operations only

• Snow removal fall through spring

• Year-round surface condition management

• Airfield equipment including ground to air radios, navigation equipment, weather, and airfield lighting (Cape Lisburne)

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Precipitation

• Significant snowfall accumulation across all sites

• Rainy summers

• 1 inch of rain equates to 13 inches of snow

• Snowpack melts through May

JBER VDZ

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Wind Speed

• High winds concentrated at coastal sites

• Speeds exceeding 60 MPH gusts at multiple sites

• High impact to airfield operations

JBER VDZ

7 12 16 20 25

Average Wind Speed (Miles/hour)

Temperature Lows

• Coldest location is Fort Yukon at -60F

• Interior sites are colder than coastal

• Ocean freezes along northern coastal sites

JBER VDZ

Temperature Highs

• High temperatures throughout the interior starting in June

• High humidity

• AC across various sites

• Wildfire danger

Typical July High Temperatures

Wildlife

• Mosquitoes

• Bears

• Birds

• Moose

• Caribou

• Salmon

• Buffalo

• Wolves

• Foxes

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Summary

• 15 Radar Sites

• Arctic, subarctic, and coastal conditions

• Logistics across 664,400 square miles

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Alaska Radar System Performance Work Statement (PWS)

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PWS Contents

• Section 1 - Description of Services

• Section 2 - Services Summary (SS)

• Section 3 – Government-Furnished

Records and Services

• Section 4 - Contractor Personnel

Requirements and General Information

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Appendices

• Appendix 1 - Contract Deliverables Report Listing

• Appendix 2 - Operational Plans

• Appendix 3 - Support Agreements

• Appendix 4 - Publications and Forms

• Appendix 5 - Definitions and Abbreviations

• Appendix 6 - Work Load Estimates

• Appendix 7 - North Warning System Tower Guy and Antenna Base Level Adjustment

Procedure

• Appendix 8 - Formulas, Performance Standards, and Maintenance Response Times

• Appendix 9 - Environmental and Conservation Plans and Programs

• Appendix 10 - Security Plans and Programs

• Appendix 11 - Government Furnished Facilities and Site Descriptions

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Section 1 - Description of Services

• Mission

• Description

• Scope of Work

• Management

• Knowledge Management

• Administrative Requirements

• Airfield Operations and

Management

• Weather Operations

• Civil Engineering

• Environmental

• Security

• Communications and Electronics

• Logistics

• Services

• Medical

• Mail Service

• Support Agreements

• Contingency Support

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Performance Threshold

PWS

Referenc e

Performance Objective SubjectSS

100% of the timeSection 1.12.

Meet the operational availability rates specified in Appendix 8, Table 8-1.

Operational Availability1

100% of the timeSection 1.7.

Provide airfield management (at all sites with airfields listed in Appendix

11) that ensures a safe, efficient, and effective airfield operating environment for military and civilian aircraft while not closed due to NOTAM restrictions or Government direction.

Airfield Management2

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Section 2 - Services Summary (SS)

Section 3 - Government Furnished Records and Services

• Copies of all records and lists of equipment

• As-builts

• Permits

• Utility services

• Government training availability

• Furnishings

• Contract employee quarters at sites

• Appliances at sites that have billeting

• TMDE calibration and repair

• Personnel transport

• Cargo transportation (outside of Phase-In/Phase-Out)

• Electromagnetic Radiation Surveys of the radars and NDBs (when required)

• Project Headquarters building and warehouse space

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Section 4 - Contractor Personnel and General Information

• Contractor Project Manager

• Operations Manager

• Logistics Manager

• Quality Control Manager

• Lead Engineer

• Contractor Site Leads

• Weather Observers

• Network Administrator

• Airfield Manager

• Meteorological and Navigational Equipment Maintenance Technician

• AN/FPS-117 Radar technician

• LAK System SME

• Hazardous Waste/Material

Specialist

• Environmental Program Lead

• Property Steward

• Contractor Employees

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Section 4 - Contractor Personnel and General Information

• Quality Control Program

• Hours of Operation - Services are required during the following hours

Monday through Friday, 0800L – 1700 Alaska Time Zone. Services are required except for Federal Holidays, emergencies, or special events

• Records Management

• Network Capability

• Financial Management

• Phase-In/Phase-Out Plan

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Appendix 1 - Contract Deliverables Report Listing

A1.3. Frequency of “Upon Incident” A1.4. Frequency of “As Requested”: Contractor shall provide the following reports NLT 5 working days after government request.

A1.5. Frequency of “Monthly”: Contractor shall provide the following monthly reports. Reporting deadline is the 15th day of the month for the previous month’s information.

A1.6. Frequency of “Quarterly”: Contractor shall provide the following Quarterly reports. Fiscal year quarterly start dates are 1 October, 1 January, 1 April, and 1 July. Reporting deadline is the 15th of the following month for the previous quarter.

A1.7. Frequency of “Annual”: Contractor shall provide the following Annual reports. Reporting deadline is the 25th of November for the previous fiscal year. Additional parameters may apply to specific reports and will be listed in those preparation instructions.

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Appendix 2 - Operational Plans Initial submittal of plans is on 1 April 2027. Any applicable changes must be updated within 30 days of change to the CO for approval

• A2.3. Contract Deliverable Operational Plans

• A2.3.1. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Reduction Plan - C0AF01

• A2.3.2. Fire Protection and Training Plan -

C0CE01

• A2.3.3. Fuel System Corrosion Prevention Plan - C0CE02

• A2.3.4. Preventative Maintenance Plan

(RWP) - C0CE03

• A2.3.5. Safety Response Plan - C0CE04

• A2.3.6. Snow Removal Plan - C0CE05

• A2.3.7. Pressure-Retaining Item Inspection Program – C0CE06

• A2.3.8. Corrosion Control Program – C0CE07

• A2.3.9. Electronic Static Discharge Control Program Plan - C0CM01

• A2.3.10. Environmental Master Management Plan – C0EV01

• A2.3.11. Environmental Permits, Reporting, Notification, Data, and Monitoring Management Plan - C0EV02

• A2.3.12.Air Quality Management Plan –

C0EV03

• A2.3.13. Asbestos Management Plan -

C0EV04

• A2.3.14.Hazardous Material Management Plan – C0EV05

• A2.3.15. Hazardous Waste Management Plan

– C0EV06

• A2.3.16. Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan - C0EV07

• A2.3.17. Lead-Based Paint Management Plan

- C0EV08

• A2.3.18. Ozone-Depleting Substance Plan -

C0EV09

• A2.3.19.PCB Management Plan - C0EV10

• A2.3.20.Pest Management/Herbicide Plan –

C0EV11

• A2.3.21.Pollution Prevention/Reduction Management Plan – C0EV12

• A2.3.22.Water Quality Management Plan -

C0EV13

• A2.3.23.Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan – C0EV14

• A2.3.24.Storage Tank Management Plan -

C0LG01

• A2.3.25. Information Management/Records File Plan - C0MA01

• A2.3.26.Quality Control Plan - C0MA02

• A2.3.27. Phase-In Plan - C0MA03

• A2.3.28.Phase-out Plan - C0MA04

• A2.3.29.Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) Plan -

C0MD01

• A2.3.30. Security Plan - C0SE01

• A2.3.31. Food Safety HACCP Plan – C0SV01

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Appendix 3 - Support Agreements

• Description: The PRSC has established intergovernmental agency agreements with various government agencies. Each agreement includes provisions for which the Air Force and their Operation and Maintenance (O&M) contractor (Supplier) and the supported Government agency (Receiver) are required to adhere.

• Support for all third-party support agreements outside the O&M of the contract, shall be approved by the CO prior to support being provided; IAW Section H.6 of the awarded contract.

• Support may include but is not limited to billeting, meals, airport transportation, top camp transportation (as applicable), minor facility or equipment support as it pertains to the mission, minor snow removal (PWS 1.8.4., 1.9.4.2., 1.12.3.1., 1.13.4.3., and 1.13.5.). Support is subject to change through notification from the CO.

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Appendix 4 - Publications And Forms

• A4.1. Contractor shall comply with and maintain the most current edition IAW applicable indexes, such as GlobalSecurity.org (Numerical Index of Standard and Recurring Air Force Publications) of each listed publication, including any DoD supplements to the basic publication.

• A4.2. Basic publications and forms are listed below. The mandatory specific sections, chapters, paragraphs appendices, tables, etc. of the listed publications are provided within the body of the PWS.

Where differing criteria among the directives exist, the most stringent requirement applies. The portions of the publications not specifically listed in the body of the PWS are optionally advisory information.

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Appendix 5 - Definitions and Abbreviations

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Appendix 6 – Workload Estimates

General: The following information describes workload estimates for the Alaska Radar System. This data is based on historical records from each location. The information below is presented as estimates only, future changes in missions, different procedures and employee experience levels could affect future results.

Billeting and Food Service The maximum expected occupancy at each site

Annual Total

4th Qtr3rd Qtr2nd Qtr1st QtrFiscal Year

27001000 800 500 400 2027-

Aircraft Arrivals and Departures:

The Contractor can expect to provide ground support to authorized aircraft. Cargo handling can be estimated at 5 tons per cargo aircraft.

Reduced amounts of cargo handling will occur at sites not regularly serviced by cargo flights.

Passenger AircraftCargo AircraftSite

36-Barter Island LRRS* --Oliktok LRRS* 36-Point Barrow LRRS* 50 104Cape Lisburne LRRS 60 112 Cape Newenham LRRS 50 112 Cape Romanzof LRRS --Cold Bay LRRS* 6063Fort Yukon LRRS 60 88Indian Mountain LRRS --King Salmon LRRS* --Kotzebue LRRS* --Murphy Dome LRRS* 60 112 Sparrevohn LRRS 60 112 Tatalina LRRS 50 112 Tin City LRRS

*Airfields in supporting community

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Appendix 7 - North Warning System Tower Guy and Antenna Base Level Adjustment Procedures

• This Appendix describes the Contractor’s minimum responsibilities to maintain the three North Warning System (NWS) towers. This responsibility includes all components of the tower structures, to include the platform, footings and anchors, and bridge strand guy wires. Procedures are provided herein to test and inspect each of the tower components. Procedures or minimum requirements are also included to adjust, replace, or repair tower components.

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Appendix 8 - Formulas, Performance Standards, and Maintenance Response Times

MTBCF MTBF MRT ORAOEquipment Type 1028 hrs538 hrs30 min 99.6% 96.0% *AN/FPS-117

(manned/surge MAR) 1028 hrs538 hrs30 min 99.6% 93.0% AN/FPS-117 (regular response) NANANANA93%Link-16 Alaska N/A N/A N/A N/A 95% GAG Systems N/A N/A N/A N/A 95% Meteorological Equipment

N/A N/A N/A N/A 95% NAVAIDS

N/A N/A N/A N/A 95% ICS

N/A N/A N/A N/A 95% IDS

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Appendix 9 - Environmental and Conservation Plans and Programs

• A9.1. The following are local policies, plans, and programs the contractor is required to follow and implement IAW the applicable PWS sections.

• A9.1.1. PRSC Integrated Solid Waste Plan (formally PRSC Waste Handling Handbook)

• A9.1.2. PRSC Hazardous Waste Plan (formally PRSC Waste Handling Handbook)

• A9.1.3. PRSC Land Use Control Management Plan (LUCMP)

• A9.1.4. PRSC Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP)

• A9.1.5. PRSC Polar Bear and Walrus Plan

• A9.1.6. PRSC Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP) for Distant Early

Warning (DEW) System Sites, Alaska

• A9.1.7. PRSC Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP) for Aircraft

Control and Warning (AC&W) Sites, Alaska

• A9.1.8. Executive Order 12088- Pollution Prevention

• A9.2. The Government will provide the initial plans and will forward updates as they occur.

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Appendix 10 – Security Plans and Programs

• A13.1. The following are local policies, plans, and programs the contractor is required to follow and implement IAW the applicable PWS sections.

• A13.1.1. JBER Anti-terrorism Plan (ATP).

• A13.1.2. JBER OI 31-113, Base Access Program

• A13.1.3. PRSC OI 31-113, Installation Access For information concerning privately-owned weapons on a PRSC installation refer to PRSC OI 31-113, Installation Access.

• A13.1.4. JBER SFS Integrated Defense Plan

• A13.1.5. 673 ABW-IP and Security Agreement JBER/611ASUS/ARS-awarded contractor Classified SA; IAW AFFARS 5352.204-9000

• A13.2. The Government will provide the initial plans and will forward updates as they occur.

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Appendix 11 - Government Furnished Facilities and Site Descriptions

•A11.11. Kotzebue •A11.1. Barter Island •A11.12. Murphy Dome •A11.2. Oliktok •A11.13. Sparrevohn •A11.3. Point Barrow •A11.14. Tatalina •A11.4. Cape Lisburne •A11.15. Tin City •A11.5. Cape Newenham •A11.16. Maintenance Control and Communications Center

(MC3)

•A11.6. Cape Romanzof

•A11.17. Regional Air Operations Center (RAOC) •A11.7. Cold Bay •A11.18. Contractor Program Headquarters (PHQ) •A11.8. Fort Yukon •A11.19. Leased Facilities •A11.9. Indian Mountain •A11.20. Deactivated Facilities •A11.10. King Salmon

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Summary

• 370+ page document

• Regular revisions

Eyes of the Kill Chain

Alaska Radar System Mission Brief

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Alaska Radar Systems

ARS System Synopsis Facts and Figures

Mission Functions Weapon Systems Communications

Facilities Overview Long-Range Radar (LRR)

Site Breakout Logistics Overview Transportation

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Alaska Geography

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ARS Fact Sheet

• $4 Billion in Facilities, Equipment, Materiel

• Weapon Systems, Communications-Electronics Equipment, Real Property, Non-Expendables

• Materiel ~$140M in all inventories

• 63 Structures

• 29,000 ft of Runways

• 59 Miles of Roads

• 46 Prime Power and Emergency Generators

• No Gov’t “White Fleet”; all contractor-owned vehicles

• Total Fuel Capacity >2M Gallons across the ARS

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Operational Mission Functions

•Aerospace Warning/Aerospace Control capabilities to the warfighter

• Operate and Maintain Ground-Based, Long-Range Phased Array radars with beacon

• Normal configuration is data feed to Regional Air Operations Center

(RAOC)

• Airspace Coverage ~3.3M NM2

•Tactical Radio Communications

• Ground-Air-Ground (GAG) located at all 15 radar sites

• Radios remoted to RAOC

• Link-16 Alaska (LAK)

• Secure tactical data network

• Operated by the Joint Integration Coordination Cell (JICC) in the RAOC

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Operational Mission Support Functions

• Meteorological/Navigational Aids

• Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) at 7 sites

• Manual Surface Weather Observing Stations at 7 sites

• Non-Directional Beacons (NDB) at 6 sites

• Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) at 5 sites

• SATCOM Systems

• Located at all LRR sites but MYD

• Split between USAF-owned and Verizon/AT&T-owned

• Only connectivity path for mission and support data

• Telephone and Cable Plants

• Telephone switches at each site

• Fiber and copper comm cabling connect buildings (up to 6 miles)

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Radar Systems Capabilities

• AN/FPS-117 Radar System

• Three-dimensional coverage

(range, azimuth, height)

• Range coverage: (5 – 250NM)

• Height: (0 - 100kft)

• Azimuth: (360°)

• Elevation: (-6° to + 20°)

• Secondary radar (beacon) IFF/SIF subsystem

• Mode 5 capable Radar Pictures

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AN/FPS-117 Radar System

• Located at 15 remote sites across AK

• Visited at least once per quarter (scheduled)

• Performance Standard(s)

• Operational Availability 93%

• MTBCF 1028 hours

• Develop, implement, and conduct a technical training program

• Radar Maintenance Technician/Specialist

• Estimate 2 classes annually for Gov’t personnel

• Program Office located at Hill AFB, Utah

• Attend conferences/working groups

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Ground-Air-Ground Radio Systems

RC-721 / RCU 720

Blade Radio UnitPRC-117 G CM-300/350 TX/RX

• Ground-Air-Ground (GAG) sites co-located with 15 LRR sites and two unmanned radio/LAK sites

• Remoted to RAOC, can be locally operated

• Combined total of 175 Radio assets

• Performance Standard 95% Operational Availability

• Annual Preventative Maintenance

• Monthly COMSEC requirements

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Link-16 Alaska (LAK)

• Comprises: JICC (Joint Interface Control Cell) at JBER, 16 GEPs (Ground Entry Point), and a MxWS (Maintenance Workstation) at MC3

• Remote sites are used as a Ground Entry Point for airborne Link 16 platforms to enter, and transition through, a continuous network across the AK

• Enables command center, ships, aircraft, ground forces, and ground entry points to exchange air picture and secure voice in real time

• Performance Standard 93% Operational Availability

• Semi-Annual/Annual Preventative Maintenance

• Quarterly/Annual COMSEC requirement

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Satcom Ground Terminals

• 7 Remote sites linked to 2 earth stations at JBER

• Provides Diverse and Redundant Communications

• Dual Satellite Capability

• Full Monitor and Control capability of all site equipment from MC3

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ARS Location Overview

• Long-Range Radar Sites

• 7 sites with active runways

• 7 sites co-located with villages, cities, and Prudhoe Bay Oil Field

(Oliktok LRRS)

• 1 radar located King Salmon Emergency Divert Airfield

• Radio Relay/LAK sites

• 2 unattended, co-located with Coast Guard/Alyeska and FAA Facilities

(Valdez, Middleton Island)

• Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

• Project Headquarters

• Maintenance Control and Communications Center

• 24/7 cell at Region Air Operations Center

• Warehouse stores ARS work order residue and FPS-117 CLS parts

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Site Configurations

Airfield Sites (7)

• Gravel runway

• Snow removal, compaction, gravel crushing

• Roads

• Power plant

• (X4) 250 KW diesel generators

• Fuel tank farms

• Water and sewage

• Alarm systems

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ARS Airfield Sites

LUR: Cape Lisburne TNC: Tin City UTO: Indian Mountain CZF: Cape Romanzof TLI: Tatalina EHM: Cape Newenham SVW: Sparrevohn

NFV

TNC

OTZ

LUR

FYU

OLI BTI

UTO

EHM

SVW

CZF

MYD

JBER

AKN

CDB

TLI

MDI

VDZ

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ARS North Warning Sites (3)

• Train Sites

• Barrow (X2 trains)

• Oliktok (X1 trains)

• Barter Island (X1 train)

• Commercial Power/Standby Power Plant

• Barrow: X2 250 KW diesel generators

• Oliktok: X1 175 KW diesel generator

• Barter Island: X2 175 KW diesel generators

• Fuel Tanks

• Water and Sewage systems (commercially supported)

• Alarm Systems

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ARS North Warning Sites

NFV

TNC OTZ

LUR

FYU

OLI BTI

UTO

EHM

SVW

CZF

MYD

JBER

AKN

CDB

TLI

NFV: Barrow OLI: Oliktok BTI: Barter Island

MDI

VDZ

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Community Sites (5)

• Radar Tower near village or town

• Kotzebue

• Fort Yukon

• Murphy Dome

• King Salmon

• Cold Bay

• Commercial Power/Standby Power Plant

• X4 250 KW diesel generators

• Fuel Tanks

• Water and Sewage systems (commercially supported)

• Alarm Systems

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ARS Community Sites

NFV

TNC OTZ

LUR

FYU

OLI BTI

UTO

EHM

SVW

CZF

MYD

JBER

AKN

CDB

TLI

MDI

VDZ

OTZ: Kotzebue FYU: Fort Yukon MYD: Murphy Dome AKN: King Salmon CDB: Cold Bay

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Radio Relay/LAK Sites (2)

• GAG Radio and Link-16 located at partners agency facility

• Middleton Island: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• Valdez: GAG Radio (Coast Guard) and Alyeska (Link-16)

• Unmanned sites

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ARS Radio Relay/LAK Sites VDZ: Valdez MDO: Middleton Island

NFV

TNC OTZ

LUR

FYU

OLI BTI

UTO

EHM

SVW

CZF

MYD

JBER

AKN

CDB

TLI

MDI

VDZ

VDZ: Valdez MDI: Middleton Island

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ARS Logistic Support

• AN/FPS-117 radar equipment and tactical radios supported by base supply/CLS

• Supply points established at each LRRS

• ~90 Supply point Line Replaceable Units (LRU) accounted for across all LRRSs

• Facilities and contractor-owned vehicles are supported by

COTS items

• Examples:

• Power generators

• Boilers

• Utilities

• Heavy equipment fleet

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ARS Transportation

Airlift is primary mode of transportation to LRRS

• (7) Airfield Sites and Fort Yukon

• Military airlift/military contract airlift

• Indian Mountain and Sparrevohn only by airlift

• Village and community sites are supported by commercial and military airlift

• Other transportation methods

• Murphy Dome and Oliktok supported by roads

• Coastal Sites and Tatalina supported by sealift and barge

• Distractors

• Weather always has a vote in Alaska

• Few commercial carrier/cost

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Site Resupply

• Transportation: Airlift is primary mode of transportation to LRRS

• Scheduled MILAIR every 3-weeks to the 7 Airfield Sites and Fort Yukon

• Food, test equipment, parts, and supplies

• Majority of MILAIR is by contract carrier

• Commercial airlift used for village sites

• Fuel Resupply

• Village site from local vendors

• Sparrevohn and Indian Mountain by airlift

• Coastal Sites and Tatlina by barge

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Logistics Overlay

JBER

190 miles a/c

The Union Army in the Civil War had more logistical options than the PRSC

Northern Slope Late May – Oct ONLY

725 miles a/c

Aircraft Barge

Logistical Challenges:

• Alaska is 266 x larger than

Delaware with only 20% of the highway system

• Gross differences in environment (-80⁰F to 100⁰F+)

• Impacts barge delivery capabilities

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UNCLASSIFIEDGrowing Interest: Increasing Mission Partners

PRSC Site

- Power

- Water

- Airfield

- Infrastructure

- Communications

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• The Arctic is challenging and unforgiving!

• Limited options creates an atmosphere for creativity

• Renewed interest in the Arctic is bringing increased mission partners

Key Takeaways