This document provides an overview of corporate capabilities at a.i. solutions including aerospace engineering services, information services, and flight dynamics systems. It summarizes the company's expertise in areas such as spacecraft engineering, launch vehicle systems engineering, information assurance, and commercial-off-the-shelf mission analysis software. Examples of past projects are also highlighted at NASA, MDA, KSC, and USAF involving areas like flight dynamics support, quality assurance, and information technology.
4. Company Profile
a.i. solutions is a small business provider of:
Aerospace Engineering Services
Launch vehicle & missile systems engineering ISO 9001:2000 & AS9100 Certified
Flight dynamics & satellite navigation
Information Services
Information Assurance
Mission-Critical IT
Flight Dynamics Systems, including COTS software - FreeFlyer™
Regional Office
Colorado Springs, CO
Founded in 1996, self-
Corporate Headquarters
capitalized, privately held
Lanham, MD
200+ employees nationwide
GSFC
Greenbelt, MD 2009 Revenue: $25 Million
NASA HQ
Washington, DC Profitable since inception with
San Bernardino, CA sustained growth >15%
Falls Church, VA,
Dahlgren, VA NAICS: 541330, 541511,
541512, 541513, 541519,
Chandler, AZ 541712
Tucson, AZ Regional Office
Regional Office Cape Canaveral, FL
Huntsville, AL KSC, FL
Redstone, AL
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5. Key a.i. solutions Values & Discriminators
We partner with our customers to achieve
their goals, seeking out long-term
relationships in the industry
We always sustain the highest levels of
business integrity
We promote a corporate culture that
attracts and retains top-notch personnel,
including industry-recognized experts
Our innovative approaches provide
better services, solutions and cost-savings
for our customers
We have an exceptional reputation and
flawless past performance
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6. Major Contracts & Contract Vehicles
• Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering and Support Services
(MiDAESS) Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance (QSMA)
• MDA Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance (MDA/QS)
• NASA Flight Dynamics Support Services (FDSS)
• NASA Mission Operations/Mission Services (MOMS)
• NASA Expendable Launch Vehicle Integrated Support (ELVIS)
• NASA Mission Engineering and Technical Services (METS)
• NASA HQ Information Technology Support Services (HITSS)
• USAF, Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP)
• USAF GPS Launch, Anomaly Resolution and Disposal Operations
(LADO)
• GSA Professional Engineering Services – Contract #GS-23F-0124L
• GSA Schedule 70 – IT Products and Professional Services – Contract
#GS-35F-0268R
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11. Launch Vehicle & Missiles Systems Engineering
Mission Analysis
– Vehicle performance analysis and selection
– Trajectory design and optimization
– Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C)
– Thermal analysis
– Electromagnetic Interference/
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC)
– Dynamic environments
Launch console support
Payload integration & test
Structural engineering
Parts, materials and process, manufacturing
and reliability
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12. Selected Examples
GSFC Flight Dynamics Support Services (FDSS)—Space Operations and Mission Analysis
Customer: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
Description: a.i. solutions performs mission concept studies; trade space analyses, pre-mission requirements
analysis/planning; software/ground system development, test and evaluation; sustaining and systems engineering for NASA
GSFC-based missions. We also manage and maintain the Flight Dynamics Facility (FDF) – a multi-contractor, multi-mission
NASA facility which provides routine (i.e. daily, weekly) and critical (24/7) operations support to ELV and flight/test missions,
manned spaceflight, and spacecraft payload missions. The facility supports NASA, DoD, NOAA and commercial space assets.
MiDAESS QSMA – Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) - Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance
Customer: MDA Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance Directorate (MDA/QS)
Description: a.i. solutions provides quality, safety, and mission assurance (QSMA) systems engineering to MDA/QS. Our
support extends to the Test and Engineering Directorates (MDA/DT, MDA/DE) and the MDA Systems Engineer. We provide
systems engineering support to: Sensors, Ground-based Midcourse Defense, Targets & Countermeasures, Aegis BMD, Space
Tracking and Surveillance System, and Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications We support flight and/or
ground test execution; monitoring compliance with MDA standards and requirements, and provide expertise in parts,
materials and process, manufacturing and reliability of electronic systems and mechanical structures at Orbital Sciences,
Chandler, AZ and Raytheon, Tucson, AZ. We also develop custom applications that support the Mission Assurance process.
KSC – Expendable Launch Vehicle Integrated Support (ELVIS)
Customer: NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
Description: a.i. solutions provides launch vehicle/payload integration and expendable launch vehicle (ELV) certification.
We have supported 33 ELV missions from three different launch sites on multiple launch vehicles and configurations (Lockheed
Martin Atlas II/V; Boeing Delta II/IV; Orbital Pegasus XL and Taurus). Work encompasses technical assessments of launch
vehicle designs, hardware qualification, and mission assurance reviews through independent verification and validation (IV&V)
throughout the mission life cycle.
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14. Information Services Core Capabilities
a.i. solutions provides expertise in:
Information Assurance
• Risk-based IT Security
• Certification & Accreditation (C&A)
• Software Development Life Cycle
(SDLC) Continuous Monitoring
• Business Continuity Planning
Mission-Critical IT
• Web-based Business Information
Solutions
• Applications Development
• System Management and
Modernization
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15. Information Assurance
Our Information Assurance model
protects critical IT components.
Our approach to IT Security
proactively identifies and mitigates
risks.
a.i. solutions:
Ensures FISMA Compliance
Follows NIST Methodology
Performs Certification and
Accreditation
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16. Mission-Critical IT
Web-based Business Information
Solutions
– Design, development and implementation
of secure, web-based, platform
independent solutions
• Enterprise program management
• Knowledge capture/management
• Business process management
Application Development
– Customization based on user
specific requirements
– Microsoft SharePoint solutions
– Custom solutions
System Management and
Modernization (including IT
infrastructure)
– Enterprise system management
– Modernization of legacy systems
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17. Selected Examples
NASA HQ – Headquarters Information Technology Support Services (HITSS)
Customer: NASA HQ
Description: a.i. solutions provides IT services including planning, developing, implementing, integrating, and evaluating NASA
and federal IT systems and activities for all agency mission directorates and support offices at NASA Headquarters. We
provide IT security management, information assurance and ensure FISMA compliance.
Visual Statistics Information Online (VISION)—MDA/QS
Customer: Missile Defense Agency Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance Directorate (MDA/QS)
Description: a.i. solutions developed the (Visual Statistics Information Online) VISION system, a secure web application used
to gather and display safety and quality metrics for all MDA programs. VISION allows MDA/QS to easily access quantitative
and historical metric data and perform automated metrics evaluation, which aids in determining risks across MDA and Ballistic
Missile Defense System (BMDS) Programs.
Engineering Review Board Information System (ERBIS)—KSC Launch Services Program
Customer: NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
Description: a.i. solutions developed the Engineering Review Board Information System (ERBIS)—a secure, web application
that stores, processes and retrieves information/data generated by the NASA KSC’s ELV Engineering Review Process (ERP). This
web-based system is available to all approved personnel, from any location, and allows users to quickly and easily submit and
retrieve data and information relevant to the ERP. ERBIS enables the creation of metrics that facilitate trending and tracking of
issues used in risk evaluation. ERBIS is searchable by launch vehicle, mission, part number, system or vendor. ERBIS provides an
efficient way for NASA to enforce the ERP and serves as the official knowledgebase for all ELV vehicle analysis, vehicle
certification and lessons learned.
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18. Specific IT Expertise
Capability Areas: Tools:
Certification and Accreditation (C&A) C&A: ASSERT (EPA), RMS (SecureInfo),
Vulnerability Scanning Cyber Security Assessment Management
Incident Response (DOJ), Xacta IA Manager (Telos),
System Security Management Custom Built (For Internal/External
Software Design, Development, Integration Audits)
and Maintenance (Languages: Microsoft.NET Intrusion Detection: Snort, SourceFire
Framework (2.0, 3.0/3.5), Visual Studio, Anti-Virus: McAfee, Symantec
jQuery, Visual Studio Team System, ADO.NET, Vulnerability Scanning: Nessus,
Silverlight, WCF, WPF, Microsoft SharePoint Foundstone
Designer, XML, JAVA, .NET, C++, ANSI-C, C#, Content Filter: WebSense, SurfControl
PERL, ASP, HTML, FORTRAN) Web App Security Testing: IBM
Web Content, Portal Development and Asset AppScan
Management Forensics: EnCase, Access Data Forensics
Database Analysis, Design, Development Toolkit
and Maintenance (Oracle, MS SQL Server) Wi-Fi Network Analyzer: AirMagnet
System Hardware and Administration (Sun Database Vulnerability:
Solaris, UNIX, Linux, AIX, MS Windows, AppDetectivePro
VMWare Virtualization Technology, OS
Management, Maintenance, Patch Application)
Network Administration, Security, LAN/WAN
Topology, Design and Implementation
System Monitoring and User Administration
Client Services: Training, Technical Support
and Help Desk Support (Hardware, Software)
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20. FreeFlyer Uses
Comprehensive flight dynamics
functionality for satellite ground
systems
Open Architecture/Interfacing
Capabilities – SOA & ground
system integration
Pre-mission planning and concept
studies through launch, station-
keeping and disposal operations
Complete space mission analysis
and trajectory design
Automating labor-intensive
operations support & trade space
analysis
“Over a decade of operational support for over 100 Missions”
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21. Key Features
3D & 2D Visualization
All Orbits – LEO, GEO, GPS, HEO, Deep Space
Scalable for Constellations & Formations
Automation in Flight Dynamics Systems & Analysis
SOA/Interoperability with COTS, GOTS, TT&C
and custom applications
High Performance Computing
Decision-making Scripting Language
Coverage and Visibility Analysis
Orbit/Trajectory Computations
Maneuver Planning & Analysis
Propulsion System Modeling
Orbit Determination
SSA/Collision Avoidance/Conjunction Analysis
Parametric Analysis
Monte Carlo Analysis
Customizable User Interface
Customizable Reporting and Plotting
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22. Selected Examples
Collision Assessment and Risk Analysis – NASA Conjunction Assessment System (CAS)
Customer: NASA GSFC
Description: a.i. solutions built an automated FreeFlyer-based Conjunction Assessment System (CAS) that provides daily
collision risk analysis, assessment and operations for nearly 100 DoD, NASA, NOAA and commercial satellite programs
spanning low earth orbit to geosynchronous. Operational collision risk assessment consists of receiving daily close approach
predictions from the Air Force, quantifying the collision risk, and developing risk mitigation strategies as necessary, such as
planning avoidance maneuvers to avoid debris and other spacecraft.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Launch and Early Orbit, Anomaly Resolution, and Disposal
Operations (LADO) Customer: USAF
Description: a.i. solutions designed and developed the FreeFlyer-based Mission Planning (MP) element for the new GPS
LADO ground system which replaced the legacy mainframe GPS Command-and-Control System (CCS). The new system allows
integrated telemetry, command and control, mission planning and mission operations support for the entire GPS constellation
of satellites, from spacecraft separation through end of life disposal, to be consolidated under the authority of the Air Force
2nd Space Operations Squadron (2SOPS) at Schriever Air Force Base. The FreeFlyer subsystem provides satellite orbit and
attitude determination, orbit and attitude maneuver planning, maneuver command generation, planning products generation,
and advanced database capabilities, supporting all current GPS satellites and an unlimited number of future GPS satellites.
Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM)
Customer: NASA/USGS
Description: a.i. solutions is using FreeFlyer to develop the flight dynamics component of the LDCM ground system with a
major theme of automation. FreeFlyer is used to interface with an SOA-like autonomous architecture, and is used to
autonomously create orbit event products, plan maneuvers, and perform orbit and attitude determination.
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23. Summary
a.i. solutions brings to each customer:
– Industry-recognized technical experts with a passion for
excellence
– Innovative approaches to solving problems
– A corporation dedicated to providing our niche focus with
superior products and services
– An impeccable reputation as a trusted partner in our
industry
– Excellent past performance with major space and
defense agencies such as NASA, USAF and MDA
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24. Other Resources
Our website offers many resources:
On-line library of published articles and technical papers
by a.i. solutions technical experts:
http://www.ai-solutions.com/library/tech.asp
Published Case Studies and Success Stories:
http://www.ai-solutions.com/library/success.asp
Technical Briefs:
http://www.ai-solutions.com/library/briefs.asp
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