corporate news - Sierra Lobo, Inc.

40 Pages·2012·2.85 MB·English

by  Marko Nenadovic

December 2012
Sierra Lobo’s
Inside This Issue: pg:

Headline News 1
Wolf Tracks Corporate News 2
USAF AFRL ARES III 15
NASA AMES Research Center (ARC) 16
NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) 18
NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) 20
NASA Kennedy Space Center (KESC) 21
NASA Kennedy Space Center (KISC) 22
NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) 23
Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) 25
Redstone Test Center (RTC) 26
Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB) 28
Technology Development and
Engineering Center (TDEC) 29
Corporate Safety 32
Environmental Issues in T&E 33
Industry News 34
Welcome to the Pack 38
Industry Trivia 40
Sierra Lobo Wins the Engineering Fabrication Services (EFS) Contract at
Johnson Space Center (JSC), Absorbs the Wind Tunnel Support Contract on RDSTS,
and is Selected for the NASA Space Launch System Advance Development Program.
Sierra Lobo (SLI) Primes EFS Win Sierra Lobo Wins SLS Contract The Cryo-Tracker® sensor is a winner of the
R&D 100 Award, recognizing the top 100
The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, in SLI announces that NASA, Marshall Space
best new technologies in the world. The Cryo
Houston, Texas, NASA’s lead Center for Flight Center, selected our Cryo-Tracker®
-Tracker® sensor proposed for use as SLS’s
human rated spaceflight hardware design and Mass Gauging System for their Space
cryogenic liquid-level sensing system is the
production, selected Sierra Lobo to “Prime” Launch System (SLS) Advance Development
result of more than 16 years of concept
its EFS Contract. The primary goals of this Program. This selection is part of NASA’s
exploration, validation, and extensive testing
contract are to provide JSC organizations and Research Announcement (NRA) to support
in laboratory and relevant environments.
external customers the highest quality, cost the evolutionary development strategy for

effective fabrication and manufacturing SLS. The Cryo-Tracker® selection was a
SLI Absorbs Wind Tunnel Support
services. Objectives related to meeting these result of (1) its mature concept capable of
goals for the EFS Contract include: supporting the SLS vehicle, and (2) its ability Contract on RDSTS
Maintaining aerospace grade fabrication to reduce launch systems costs and enhance
RDSTS Expands to Include Wind Tunnels
capabilities to produce world class space- propellant monitoring capabilities.

flight hardware Sierra Lobo’s Bldg. 65 R&D Structural
Providing one-stop, end-to-end, fabrication Testing Services (RDSTS) Contract at
services for customers through a well- Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, absorbed the
structured customer service approach, and wind tunnel support contract on 1 November
broad in-house capabilities 2012. The contract staff increased from 33
Expand prototyping capabilities and employees to 54 and the contract value
maturing low Manufacturing Readiness increased from $54M to $67M. The Air
Level technologies and processes Force Research Lab (AFRL) opted to merge
Providing fabrication services collaboration the two contracts as part of a long-term effort
and education to consolidate contract vehicles across the
Improving the sharing, teaming, and use of base. A major reorganization within AFRL
common processes with JSC ancillary shops brought these efforts under a single division,
Enhancing service delivery approaches with enabling the merge and saving the govern-
commonality and efficiency by implement- ment and Sierra Lobo hundreds of thousands
ing standards, tool sets, guidelines, training, of dollars in procurement and proposal
and consultation efforts. AFRL intends to keep these facilities
As a member of the NASA Fabrication Alli- under a single contract for the next five-year
ance, create a shared pool of resources and cycle, which starts 1 February 2015.
expertise within JSC and across the Agency Artist concept of SLS launching. (See page 28 for full story.)
(Credit: NASA)
Sierra Lobo’s Wolf Tracks is published twice a
year; June/July and December/January.
CORPORATE NEWS
Sierra Lobo, Inc., Wins OMES cost and schedule projections; design trades and analysis; and,

determinations of availability and application of advanced
Sierra Lobo is part of the SGT, Inc.,
technologies, project review, and special studies. SLI personnel in
Team (from Greenbelt, MD), that has
the Huntsville, Alabama, area will provide these services along
been awarded the Omnibus Multidisci-
with our Corporate Technology Development and Engineering
pline Engineering Services (OMES)
Center (TDEC) reach-back personnel.
Contract, in support of the Applied Engi-

neering and Technology Directorate
ARES III Phase-in Is A Success
(AETD) at NASA's Goddard Space
Flight Center. OMES is a broad Omni- The ARES III (Advanced Research and
bus Engineering Services Contract, Engineering Services) Contract is located
which will provide an array of multidisciplinary engineering at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s
services to NASA Goddard in-house projects. (AFRL) remote facility at Edwards AFB,
CA. Eighteen miles from the main base,
The OMES Contract is a cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/ and twenty miles from the nearest town,
indefinite-quantity contract, with a maximum ordering value of this is the most isolated site SLI has
$400M. The ordering period is five years, effective August 2012. worked at. AFRL is a scientific research
organization operated by the United
The Team (led by SGT, Inc.) will provide support services for States Air Force Materiel Command
development and validation of new technologies for the Joint Polar dedicated to leading the discovery, development, and integration of
Satellite System (JPSS) Mission and the Space Servicing affordable aerospace warfighting technologies.
Capabilities Project. This will include study, design, systems
engineering, development, fabrication, integration, testing, With miles and miles of nothing but sand and Joshua trees, a
verification and operations of space flight, airborne and ground random jack rabbit or coyote sighting provided excitement for our
system hardware and software. Phase-in Team during their 45 minute drive.

The SLI Phase-in Team would like to thank all our new employees
As part of the OMES Team, Sierra Lobo will offer support to
for their hospitality during the Phase-in. Meeting and working with
Technology Development Services in the areas of Cryogenic and
such friendly and capable people paved the way for a very smooth
Fluid Systems Technologies. In addition, we will support
transition. We welcome you to Sierra Lobo!
implementation services, including fabrication, assembly, testing

services, and sustaining engineering services.
Leadership Message

Sierra Lobo, Inc., Wins MIPSS A leader must possess interpersonal expertise and strong skills
in building relationships.
Sierra Lobo, Inc., is part of the Sumaria

Systems Team that was awarded the Interpersonal expertise involves learning how another person
Marshall Integrated Program Support thinks, makes decisions, and expresses their emotions. The leader
Services (MIPSS) Blanket Purchase uses this knowledge to apply the best methods and techniques to
Agreement Contract, in support of inspire and lead people to achieve great results for the organization,
Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) as well as the individual person. In dealing with a broad spectrum
Programs and Projects. NASA/MSFC of people, a leader must be adept in the use of tools, such as: artful
awarded three Blanket Purchase Agree- communication skills, active listening, negotiating, persuading,
ments against the General Services resolving conflict (s), and building consensus (just to name a few).
Administration (GSA) Professional Engineering Schedule (PES)
contract on August 14, 2012, worth a total of $150M over a five- Relationships are structured around a mutually desired outcome. A
year period. strong and productive personal and business life depends on
relationships built on trust, openness, and mutual commitment. In
The Team, led by Sumaria Systems, will compete for Task Orders addition to the skills discussed above, building relationships
in five work areas: Program Planning and Control; Cost Estimating requires proficiency in teambuilding, collaboration, and ability to
and Analysis; Configuration and Data Management; Project Coor- practice humility.
dination; and Subject Matter Expert Support. These services will be
A leader builds a culture that promotes realism, openness,
applied across the various NASA missions that MSFC supports.
truth, and robust dialogue.

As part of the Sumaria Systems Team, Sierra Lobo will provide Building and promoting a culture on these elements allows us to:
highly-qualified, experienced, Subject Matter Experts to provide Develop long-lasting relationships based on honesty and trust
program management support. This will include support for men- Ensure all perspectives are listened to and considered, when we
toring; program and project planning; alternatives analysis, program are solving our most pressing issues
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Gives us the assurance that we will have free flow of informa- Pay It Forward Kidney Donation Chain
tion, when we face the tough challenges
July 19, 2012, was the fifth anni-

A leader must know his people and his business. versary of the world’s first “Pay
It Forward Kidney Donation
A leader must constantly assess and understand employees’
Chain.” A person who is a
strengths, weaknesses, skills, capabilities, and behaviors as
member of “The Chain” receives
individuals and in a team environment. A leader needs to help
a new kidney from a non-related
employees grow professionally, technically, and as leaders. A
stranger with the promise that
leader needs to show employees how they fit and impact the organi-
either a friend or family member
zation’s strategy. They must have an in-depth understanding and
of that kidney recipient will, in
knowledge of the business they are in.
turn, “pay it forward” and donate

to another stranger. The Alliance
American Institute of Aeronautics and
for Paired Donation (based in
Astronautics (AIAA) CASE Promotion Maumee, OH) pioneered this innovative procedure. April Reeves,
Corporate HR Generalist (SLI Milan, OH) recently participated in
Provided By: Allen Arrington, Engineering Manager one of these “Donation Chains.” April’s personal “Chain” experi-
NASA Glenn Research Center. ence follows.

AIAA held its first Com- An unselfish donor in Tennessee donated to a man in Greece. That
plex Aerospace Systems donor’s wife donated to a person in California. The person in
Exchange (CASE) event California had a friend who donated to April’s mother in Ohio.
September 11-13, 2012, April then donated to someone in Georgia. The person in Georgia
and addressed system- had a friend from Trinidad and Tobago who donated to a person in
level execution issues head Colorado. Another person in Colorado donated to yet another per-
on. Sierra Lobo was a sponsor for this event, and I, Allen son in Colorado. (Truly a global effort.)
Arrington, was the Program Chair.
April will get the opportunity to meet the person who received her
This dynamic, engaging, event tackled some of the most important kidney in the coming months. It is amazing to think that six years
system development subjects facing aerospace chief engineers, ago none of these surgeries would have been possible.
program managers, and system engineering professionals today
(such as, minimizing cost overruns and delays, and mitigating late This story becomes even more amazing when you learn that until
test failures). Participants had the opportunity to hear lessons last year, paired donations were illegal in Greece. Greek law would
learned from recognized practitioners in each of those areas. only allow people to receive donations from relatives (in order to
discourage black market organ sales). The change in the law was
The structure of the event was unlike existing AIAA conferences. the result of one woman’s efforts. Not wanting to let another
Greater emphasis was placed on information and idea exchange opportunity pass her husband by, she petitioned the Greek
among the best and brightest in the aerospace systems engineering Parliament every day for two years to get their law changed and
arena than on technical paper presentations. CASE attendees left allow her husband to have the kidney transplant that (ultimately)
the event with practical knowledge and ideas that were directly saved his life.
applicable to their daily work. The intent was to ensure that, at the
end of the meeting, attendees would think differently about the Chuck Whitley Memorial Tree Planting
issues we face today as a system engineering community and have
Ceremony
additional resources to address those issues.
Three trees provided by Sierra Lobo,

Inc., were planted in memory of one of
I think the CASE event was a success. The attendance was lower
our employees at NASA Langley
than we had hoped, but that was, due in large part, to the
Research Center, June 15, 2012. Chuck
Government’s last-minute travel cuts. Even with those cuts, there
Whitley was our Program Manager on
were over 100 registered participants for CASE. We received a lot
the REOS Contract and then the
of positive comments about the event, and many comments on how
Deputy Program Manager of the
to improve the event for next year. Planning for next year is
ROME Contract at Langley, before his
already underway. I will be the General Chair for CASE 2013,
retirement in 2011. His brilliant career
which will be held at the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles, 12-14,
with SLI was recognized with the
August 2013, as part of the AIAA Aviation Forum.
creation of the Whitley Award - an

Chuck Whitley annual award now given to a high-
achieving employee each year.

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Chuck passed away last December. The trees were planted in his every single one of his employees through these tireless efforts.
honor at the National Transonic Facility (NTF) at Langley Due to his and his colleagues’ efforts, not even a single TFOME
(a facility where he worked for many years, and one he was very employee has been laid off this year. Further, the effort has turned
passionate about). NASA allowing one of our employees to be rec- out to be a godsend; work has ramped up so much that every hand
ognized in such a way says a lot about how well-respected and is needed to accomplish our mission.
loved Chuck was by everyone at the Center.
Resourcefulness
Sharon (his wife), family friends, and many NTF, ROME, and About four years ago, recognizing the aging civil servant and
NASA folks were at the ceremony. His memory continues to live TFOME technician workforce, Jeff began campaigning for funding
on, marked by both these trees and the Whitley Award. for a TFOME technician apprenticeship program. Through a series
of reports, presentations, and with increasing support from his
Chuck is dearly missed by all of us at Sierra Lobo. customers, funding was approved for an initial class of eight
apprentices in 2008. With help from our customer and other
TFOME managers, Jeff applied for and was granted state
Jeff Smith From TFOME Wins Whitley Award certification from Ohio for all three partner companies for our
apprenticeship program. In 2012, we have 20 apprentices due to
The Whitley Award honors one employee each year from across the
successful lobbying for funding. Five of those are going to
company who exhibits exceptional traits in leadership, devoted
graduate this year. This program has been a
service, and the absolute commitment to
resounding success. In 2010, an audit of our
excellence.
program conducted by the State of Ohio

yielded no findings or deficiencies. Our
Although, there were many good candidates
customer feedback from the apprentices is
from across all contracts, Jeff’s impact and
outstanding. Not only are we performing
accomplishments gave him the edge this
excellent succession planning, but the
year.
graduating candidates are extremely easy to

“place” in our GRC facilities due to their
A summary of Jeff’s nomination follows and
outstanding skills and workmanship.
illustrates his winning qualities in five major

categories.
Adaptability

Among Jeff’s customer peers are some very
Loyalty
difficult customers. Over the years, Jeff has
An unyielding commitment to doing the
often been the subject of misdirected or
right thing best describes Jeff Smith’s
unfair customer dissatisfaction. His
approach to his role on TFOME as the
approach to these situations is a cool, even-
Technical Services Manager. Jeff is trust-
keeled, and professional demeanor that
worthy in the eyes of the customer and at the
gently and calmly helps the customer “peel
same time, in the eyes of the employees --
back the onion” to discover the real
and everyone in between. He can be
problem. Jeff then takes our part of the
described as being dedicated to the staff that
problem and makes corrections to the staff
he manages, yet responsible for and commit-
to eliminate it. Jeff is also quick to adapt to
ted to the excellence that is expected from
the customer’s changes, and communicated
his work crews. There is no doubt in any-
these changes effectively and with owner-
one’s mind – Jeff runs a tight ship.
ship to his staff.

Leadership
Commitment to Excellence
Earlier this fiscal year, our customer in-
Jeff’s many years of experience as an
formed us of the possibility of 23 reductions
engineering technician gives him an
in force. The TFOME team responded in full
Jeff Smith - Technical Services Manager excellent background to be a mentor, evalua-
force with campaigns for funds, endless
TFOME Contract - NASA Glenn Research tor, and example for the technicians under
spreadsheets, and ideas to save costs, and Center, Cleveland, Ohio his command. He expects excellence in
therefore people. Above all others, Jeff
every way. He’ll use his resources effi-
responded beyond what would normally be expected. For about a
ciently; some techs are multi-skilled and some have one skill they
month straight, every day, Jeff visited customer upon customer
do well; all are utilized to the best of their abilities. Jeff’s hiring
(researchers, program managers – essentially our customer’s
decisions have been outstanding. He has brought in technicians
customer) to talk about FY12 support, the lack of funds, and what
from industry (A&P certified techs from Continental Airlines, for
was needed to get us through. In the end, he secured funding for
example) that has not only helped our skill base, but also has helped
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repair some long time complacency and entitlement problems, es- Respected at every level of the TFOME and customer
pecially within the large wind tunnels. organizations.
Possesses an unyielding commitment to doing the right thing,
Jeff's character highlights include: every time.
Seen as trustworthy by all.
Always looks out for SLI interests. Generous with community outreach. Church activities, etc.
Contributes significant efforts in BD, and new business growth
on TFOME. CONGRATULATIONS Jeff from all of us!
Sierra Lobo President and CEO, George Satornino, speaking at the Chief Operating Officer, Dan Lowe, Presenting the Whitley Award,
award ceremony. with Sierra Lobo President and CEO, George Satornino.
George Satornino congratulating this year’s Whitley Award winner Jeff Smith holding the Whitley Award with Brian Rice, Nabil
Jeff Smith, with TFOME PM, Brian Rice, and Vice President, Nabil Kattouah, Dan Lowe, and George Satornino.
Kattouah, enjoying the hug.
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Internet Technology (IT) Updates Fabrication/Engineering Updates

Collect Observe Broadcast Record and Analyze (COBRA) Research and Development Structural Test Services (RDSTS)

COBRA is NASA Glenn Research Center’s (GRC) next generation, Sierra Lobo provides personnel,

data acquisition system. GRC’s current data acquisition system equipment, materials, services, com-
(ESCORT) is 30+ years old and needs a definite replacement with pany capability, supervision, and
modern hardware, operating systems, design, and capabilities. other items required to support Air
Force Structural and Analytical
Earlier this year, TFOME lobbied for and received a contract Validation Programs as directed by
modification worth $750K, to be dispersed over 18 months, from the Structures Division, Air Vehicles
the Aeronautics Test Program (ATP) to provide project Directorate; Air Force Research
management support and software design and development support. Laboratory (AFRL).
Two new programming specialists were hired, and are working
under TFOME, via MSM Financial Services. The project manager We support: Instrumentation Systems, Control Systems, Cooling
position was filled with an employee promotion from within Sierra Systems, Cryogenic Systems, Electrical Systems, Hydraulic/
Lobo’s existing staff on the TFOME contract. Pneumatic Systems, Compressed Gas Systems, Thermal Systems,
Mechanical/Load Systems, Test Article System/Preparation, Non
TFOME programmers are working on the Data Viewer, which Destructive Inspection/Non Destructive Evaluation (NDI/NDE),
provides a front end to view test data in the form of alphanumeric Acoustic Systems, Vibration Systems, Experimental Fabrication
displays, various plot types, and other display methods. TFOME is Systems, High Voltage Storage and Discharge Systems, Analytical
working on the component of COBRA that provides complex Support, Test Operation, and Facility Upgrade/Modifications.
custom calculations. TFOME developers are also assisting in the
design of both components, and are ensuring proper design/ We are responsible for design, analysis, fabrication, assembly,
implementation throughout the project. The project is managed modification, maintenance, preparation, operation, and tear down
through NASA’s Data Systems branch at GRC. activities associated with various facility and test apparatus for the
above areas.
TFOME project management is working with NASA to set
deadlines for milestones and deliverables for a beta system in early Our fabrication/engineering operations involve experienced
2013, and deployment to an ATP test facility shortly thereafter. personnel responsible in seven major fabrication/engineering areas:
TFOME’s contributions are also in vetting the requirements and
Area 1 utilizes specialized equipment and systems for the
ensuring that all software for COBRA complies with NASA
generation, distribution, and control of hydraulics, pneumatics,
software engineering regulations, as well as providing system
and cryogenics, as utilized for structural testing.
architectural suggestions when appropriate.

Area 2 is utilized for fabrication and joining of metallic
ROME IT Updates elements, utilizing various welding processes.

Greg Ackerson, a programmer/analyst in the IT Department, has a Area 3 is utilized for the fabrication and erection of structural
broad spectrum of responsibilities including database administra- steel and aluminum fixtures utilized in structural testing.
tion, application development, troubleshooting, and “IT detective
Area 4 is utilized for the fabrication, repair, and maintenance
work:” performing assessments of new software systems. He's been
of aircraft structures and structures components, which
a key player in the effort to migrate all paper drawings in the
includes composites.
Engineering Drawing Files office into the ROME-managed

Livelink system, which, including both PDFs and native formats, Area 5 is utilized for Non Destructive Evaluation/Non
totals over half-a-million files. Greg continues to be the administra- Destructive Inspection (NDE/NDI) techniques and methods, as
tor of this and several other systems under ROME's purview. utilized in the inspection of aircraft structures during testing
and fabrication.
Several SLI employees participated in a skit enactment to explain
Area 6 is utilized for fabricating and modifying specialized
what to do when you get a computer virus. They performed during
fittings and components from informal or formal engineering
our last ROME All Hands meeting. Kay Corr helped organize the
requirements to facilitate test setup and operation.
team and documented the script. Aaron Tyner filmed the live

enactment, Mat DeGrave and Greg Ackerson had starring roles in
Area 7 is utilized for the operation, installation, maintenance
the skit. The result was a successful message delivered to all at
and repair of specialized equipment and systems for the control
ROME that if a virus is suspected, "Don't touch anything.
and generation of acoustic noise.
Call 4-ROME for assistance."
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Test and Evaluation Update Sierra Lobo’s New CFO

Technical Mission Advisory Support (TMAS) Contract Sierra Lobo Welcomes Dan Barger as the New CFO

Milan Ohio - Sierra Lobo’s Business Dan Barger serves as the Chief

Development Group is pursuing a Financial Officer for Sierra Lobo, Inc.,
multiple award acquisition for the and is an accomplished professional
United States Air Force. The contractor with a successful record of senior
will provide systems engineering and leadership experience in a variety of
integration support to the research, DoD and commercial programs within
development, acquisition, test, and the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
sustainment of virtually all U.S. Air Dan has a record of building high
Force air-launched weapon systems, performing teams that exceed expecta-
test and training range systems, and tions, so he is a perfect fit in the Sierra
numerous air combat support systems. Lobo community. Dan demonstrated
results in the design, development, and management of early-stage
The program called Technical Mission Advisory Support (TMAS) organizations by achieving strong financial and operational
is a consolidation of three existing contracts at Eglin and Edwards improvement in financial planning and analysis, internal controls,
Air Force Bases. The goal of this acquisition is to strengthen the SOX compliance, financial reporting, cost accounting, enhanced
Air Force's ability to meet strategic goals by providing continuity, productivity, supply chain management, and structuring/negotiating
flexibility, and competiveness. The current goal of the Air Force is transactions with customers. Dan is an accomplished and energetic
to make 3-5 awards with a total value of $1B. leader who combines technical acumen and professional leadership
and management skills into an amazing passion for winning.
The TMAS Contract will provide Advisory and Assistance Services
(A&AS) to fully support Aerospace Research, Development, Test, Prior to joining the Sierra Lobo Team, Dan worked in lead finance,
Acquisition, and Evaluation (RDTA&E) activities. RDTA&E contracts, and program management roles for General Dynamic,
support will be provided to Eglin AFB, Western Test Range L-3 Communications, and ManTech International. This experience
Partners, Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), Utah Test and provides Dan a unique perspective, when collaborating with
Training Range (UTR), and Electronic Combat Range (ECR), customers, to cultivate winning strategies and solutions. Dan
System Program Offices (SPOs), Air Force Operational Test and graduated from Penn State University, where he studied
Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Science and Technology (S&T) Accounting, and later achieved his Master of Business
communities, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Administration from the University of Rhode Island.
(DARPA), and National Aeronautical Space Administration
(NASA).

Sierra Lobo Receives CPSR Approval
The contractor will apply scientific methods and robust, rigorous
Systems Engineering (SE) disciplines and processes to support a
variety of engineering and technical services. The acquisition will SLI receives Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR)
be 100% set-aside for small businesses under North American approval. By having a federally approved purchasing system, our
Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code 541712. This enter- ability to obtain federal contracts is greatly enhanced. An approved
prise-wide approach allows the ability to expand and create new purchasing system means that we are in compliance with federal
relationships in pursuit of shared developments in new technical procurement statutes, applicable state laws, and internal purchasing
areas. It will also maximize synergies, efficiencies, and policies and procedures.
interoperability within and between these units to fully support
systems from concept to combat. What positive impact does this have on SLI?
Improves our ability to obtain federal funds
The awards will be sub-divided into five individual customer task Assures federal agencies and federal contractors who award
orders tailored to the customer organization's requirements. This contracts that SLI is a responsible awardee
ensures the best fit of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, Validation that SLI Purchasing provides its clients with the
technical writers, configuration managers, acquisition project best value for the right product, while maintaining required
managers, financial managers, logistics managers, etc., - all the level of competition and adherence to all rules and regulations
advisory and assistance services talent needed to get the acquisition – guarding its clients from any negative repercussions that
mission accomplished. could be caused by non-compliance
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SLI’s Annual Fall Company Picnic and Support This year’s event included the following PM’s:

Service Contract Program Manager’s Meeting
KESC: Rick VanGilder
KISC: Doug McLellan
Another successful year, another MiDAESS: Charles Scales
successful Program Manager’s meet- MSFOC: Joe Wiley
ing, and another successful company RDSTS: Dan Schieb
picnic. For those who could not be ROME: Jack Schlank
there - the food and atmosphere were TFOME: Brian Rice
great. Our local Moosehead Grill
TFOME/Plum Brook: Tom Mears
catered the dinner and provided us
TPED: Jon Guertin
with their incredible spare ribs,
delicious chicken, and splendid beef
brisket. Oh, in case you were not
there, there was a tasty cake, pies,
and an assortment of beverages. Our very own Marty Offineer went
all out on this one, making sure everyone and their families had a
great and safe time. There was pumpkin face painting activities for
the kids (although I think I saw some adults painting it up as well).
There was also a camp fire down by our pond, with roasted marsh-
mallows and s 'mores after dinner. “Thanks Marty and SLI for a
wonderful evening.”

The purpose of this year’s picnic was to thank all our valued
employees and Program Managers with the theme of “SLI PM’s
and Employees - You’re the Best!” Our President and CEO, George
A. Satornino, summed it up with, “We would not be here without
you and your dedication to succeed. Thank you all for your
service.”
Marty Offineer took full advantage of the space and made use of our
kitchen, as usual, and also the open area in the North Wing and the
adjoining War Room.
“SLI PM’s and Employees - You’re the Best!” Cake
The PM meeting and picnic attendees came from various contracts
and locations across the country. The PM meeting has been a great
tool in the successful management and operation of our contracts
and company. This year’s event included the awarding of the
Whitley Award to Jeff Smith from the TFOME contract. “Please
make sure to read the full article on Jeff’s award.” Topics
discussed include contract summaries, upcoming budget, itemized
Outreach and Morale Budget, and upcoming opportunities, to name
a few. The PM meeting and picnic also serves as a great team-
building event. This year’s team building events outside the picnic
included a round of golf and Lake Erie perch fishing. Our Very Own Marty Offineer enjoying another successful event!
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The Party in Pictures . . .

Enjoy a brief picture recap of the day’s events.
Tony Skaff enjoying the party with some pumpkin face painters.
Liana Wensink (and Baby) making sure things go smoothly in the
main dining area, while Steve Grasl grabs some pie in the kitchen.
Sierra Lobo employees enjoying their meals. Dan Lowe and Jeff Sultzbaugh talking business of course.
Seats were filling up fast in the North Wing. The “Big Three” from right to left: George Satornino, Dan Lowe, and
Nabil Kattouah getting ready for the Whitley Award presentation. (See
related article.)
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Celebrating Ohio Aerospace Leadership Aviation, Defense, Space, University and Support Organizations.
The challenge was to unite key Aerospace & Aviation industry

thought leaders to define development initiatives that will drive
Coincident with the NASA Technology Days held in Cleveland,
Ohio’s economy and increase Ohio’s global competitiveness.
Ohio, the Ohio Aerospace & Aviation Council held a reception to

celebrate Ohio’s heritage and leadership in the aerospace
Although historically Ohio has received recognition as a player in
industry. This event was held at the Great Lakes Science Center,
the aerospace industry, the prevalence of the aviation and aerospace
which is a wonderful venue for promoting Ohio’s great technologi-
industries in Ohio may not have been appreciated to their full
cal institutions for education, research and development.
impact. After extensive research, data gathering and competitive

benchmarking, the council has defined the core areas of focus and
Sierra Lobo, as a leader in Ohio aerospace, was the Platinum
leadership for the Ohio Aerospace & Aviation community. These
Sponsor for this reception. The reception was attended by
areas are areas in which Ohio offers unique capabilities and assets.
approximately 300 participants including executives from NASA
Ohio is and remains a key industry leader in these driver segments.
Glenn Research Center, representatives from NASA Headquarters,

Goddard Space Flight Center, and Langley Research Center, as

well as invited politicians and state Government officials. In
SLI President and CEO, George A. Satornino
attendance from SLI was George Satornino, Dan Lowe, Art
Verbin, Rich Christiansen, Charles Scales, Dan Barger, Marty Attends Plum Brook Station Christmas Party.
Offineer, Tony Skaff, and Kathy Arnoczky. It was a great night for
Sierra Lobo.
Sierra Lobo, Inc., President and CEO, George A. Satornino, speaking Ramon (Ray) Lugo, Director at the NASA John H. Glenn Research
at the event. Center (left) and Sierra Lobo, Inc., President and CEO, George A.
Satornino (right), at the Plum Brook Station Christmas Party.
(Photo Credit: NASA)
The Ohio Aerospace & Aviation Council
For those of you not familiar with Ramon Lugo, Ramon (Ray)
The Ohio Aerospace & Aviation Council is a state-wide industry
Lugo III serves as the Director at the National Aeronautics and
driven economic development organization designed to (1) to
Space Administration's John H. Glenn Research Center. He is
attract and retain key growth oriented companies and (2) to work
responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities
collaboratively as leaders from all regions to strengthen and grow
required in accomplishing the missions assigned to the Center.
Ohio’s Aerospace & Aviation industry – including related federal,
Glenn is engaged in research, technology, and systems development
academic, non-profit installations and assets.
programs in space propulsion, space power, space communications,

aeronautical propulsion, and microgravity sciences. Prior to this
The Council was formed by the Ohio Governor to develop a
appointment, he served as Glenn’s Deputy Director from 2007 to
strategy to strengthen and grow Ohio’s Aerospace & Aviation
2010.
industry and is comprised of leaders from Ohio’s key Aerospace,
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