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| RDT&E BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION SHEET (R-2 Exhibit) | Date: March 1996 |
| APPROPRIATION/BUDGET ACTIVITY
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R-1 ITEM NOMENCLATURE
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| COST (In Millions) | FY1995 | FY1996 | FY1997 | FY1998 | FY1999 | FY2000 | FY2001 | Cost to Complete | Total Cost |
| Total Program Element (PE) Cost | 61.797 | 114.961 | 99.880 | 109.183 | 126.859 | 116.610 | 124.362 | Continuing | Continuing |
| Project Name/No. and Subtotal Cost
HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING MODERNIZATION/P476 |
61.797 | 114.961 | 99.880 | 109.183 | 126.859 | 116.610 | 124.362 | Continuing | Continuing |
(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification
(U) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ELEMENT: The Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) will enable the United States to maintain its technology supremacy in weapons system design and to foster the flow of this technology into warfighting support systems by raising DoD's R&D high performance computing and communications capabilities to a level equal to or greater than that available in the foremost academic research centers and industry. High performance computing (HPC) is a vital enabling force for science and technology (S&T) research and for developmental test and evaluation (DT&E). The HPCMP will enable development of the most technologically advanced, affordable military systems and forces by advancing DoD's Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) capability through HPC technology. The DoD Science and Technology (S&T) Program, under the Director of Defense Research and Engineering, and the DoD Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) facilities, under the Director of Test and Evaluation, already is employing HPC to keep our forces and military systems' capabilities on the leading technological edge; they will require the even greater computing capability and capacity planned for the HPCMP to maintain this edge over our potential adversaries. HPCMP planned improvements include a broad base of capability: a balance of computing engine types, high speed networks, massive data storage, scientific visualization capability, software tools, education and training, and expertise in computational and computer sciences. The HPCMP provides for establishment and sustainment of a number of DoD HPC Major Shared Resource Centers (MSRCs) and DoD HPC Distributed Centers (DCs) to serve scientists and engineers who are engaged in the Department's S&T and DT&E programs, including the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO), DoD-wide. The computing resources at these multiple sites are made available to the DoD researchers via the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN). The MSRCs will have various types of computing systems, scientific visualization capabilities, extensive peripheral and archival storage, extensive software tools and libraries, and expertise in the use of those assets. The DoD HPC Distributed Centers are an integral part of the overall DoD HPC capability, providing HPC capacity and capability to a specified local and remote portion of the HPC community. The program also provides for the Common HPC Software Support Initiative (CHSSI), which develops the requisite underlying core software to enable application of scalable HPC technology. Software selected for HPCMP development support and funding must be highly relevant to Defense missions and be of a sufficiently generic and inter-disciplinary nature to permit its use by multiple DoD systems, programs, or Services.
(U) True modernization of DoD's HPC capability and fulfillment of the program's vision and goals requires a program strategy that addresses all aspects of HPC. While advancing the level of hardware performance is critical to success, the higher objective is to enable better scientific research and technology development for superior weapons, warfighting and related support systems. The goals of the HPCMP are to:
Provide the best of commercially available, state-of-the-art HPC capacity and capability to enable weapons development and more capable warfighting systems.
Ensure development of software tools, supportive programming environments, and applications to exploit the capabilities of HPC.
Expand and train the DoD HPC user base to more effectively use HPC.
Provide classified and unclassified access through robust high speed networking.
Engage, leverage, contribute to, and be a major participant in the National HPC Infrastructure and exploit benefits for Defense R&D.
(U) PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PLANS:
(U) FY 1995 Accomplishments:
(U) Sustainment and Operations: The program supported the sustainment and continued operation of the existing HPC resources at the MSRCs and DCs and of the IDREN. ($28.582 Million)
(U) An initial analysis of HPC requirements for the DT&E program and an update of the HPC requirements for the S&T program were conducted. This effort was the first step taken to fully integrate the DT&E community's HPCMP requirements with those of the S&T Program.
(U) Preparations were made for Major Automation Information Systems Review Council (MAISRC) Milestone II approvals for MSRCs and DREN. Specific actions taken to upgrade or add new HPC capability and capacity are described below.
(U) Solicitation documents were prepared and extensive planning/preparation were accomplished for the Program's two major competitive acquisitions to: 1) expand existing MSRCs and establish new ones; and,
2) obtain new, higher performance network services to support the expanding bandwidth and data traffic requirements of the HPCMP.
(U) Major Shared Resource Centers (MSRCs): In 1995, the HPCMP focused on evaluating proposals received under a full and open competition to fulfill the goal of addressing DoD users' HPC requirements capacity and capability, and addressing the programming environment and training required to effectively use these advanced resources. Via a single solicitation, and up to four separate contract awards, the program will acquire systems and services for four MSRCs at the following locations:
(U) Distributed Centers (DCs): Distributed Centers are an integral part of the overall DoD HPC capability, providing HPC capacity and capability to a specified local and remote portion of the HPC community. In addition to the MSRC acquisitions, the HPCMP will provide funding to a limited number of DCs. The DCs will complement the MSRCs to form the total DoD High Performance Computing (HPC) capability. The DCs will enable many sites to stay at the forefront of technology. The DCs, together with the MSRCs, support the overall program vision of applying HPC computation and communications to maintain our technological superiority of warfighting systems.
(U) DCs are robust-size HPC systems deployed at remote sites to address site-specific HPC requirements and to exploit local HPC expertise. Two DCs were deployed in FY 1995: Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC), Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee; and Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Newport Division, Newport, Rhode Island. Proposals were solicited and reviewed for the FY 1996 DC Implementation Plan. Six sites were selected for either upgrades of existing systems or acquisitions of new systems. ($4.503 Million)
(U) Networking: The Interim Defense Research and Engineering Network (IDREN) which links approximately 50 DoD laboratories and R&D centers, experienced slight growth. This network is limited in bandwidth capability, and any IDREN improvements are designed to expand and upgrade the performance of the network until the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN) is operational. ($8.260 Million)
(U) The Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN) will provide the networking infrastructure for the HPCMP. The DREN will be a high-speed wide area network (WAN) spanning the continental United States, implemented by commercial services contracted from telecommunication carriers. High-speed network services are a crucial component of the program to enable the full complement of resources and researchers to meet the DoD mission requirements and to set the stage for a revolutionary advancement in high performance computing capability in future military systems. DREN networking services will evolve to gigabit levels within the life of the contract. The DREN Intersite Services Contract (DISC) draft Request for Proposal (RFP) was released in August, 1995. The final RFP was released in December 1995.
(U) The network will provide researchers with access to the MSRCs and DCs. The network will also link the researchers from separate sites with one another to enable collaborative work and the conduct of distributed simulations over great distances. The total capability of the computing systems and the network will enable the S&T and T&E communities to work a wide range of problems, including those of Grand Challenge magnitude.
(U) Software, Applications Support and Training: An essential element of the planned Major Shared Resource Center contract awards is the implementation of HPC Programming Environment and Training (PET). Funding has been provided for this element to ensure effective use of the new MSRC systems. ($12.300 Million)
(U) Common High Performance Computing Software Support Initiative (CHSSI): CHSSI is a coordinated initiative to develop, for each of nine Computational Technology Areas (CTAs) the requisite underlying core software to enable the application of scalable HPC technology. In FY 1995, approximately 50 core projects were selected, and the FY 1996 CHSSI Implementation Plan was developed.
(U) Program Management and Administration: This element includes the functions of overall Program Management, Planning and Direction, including Program Management Office personnel and facilities, throughout the Program's lifecycle. It also includes temporary acquisition management functions such as preparation and release of requests for proposal, the evaluation of submitted proposals and the award of contracts. ($8.152 Million)
(U) FY 1995 RDT&E Funds were allocated as follows: ($ Millions)
| New HPC Systems & Upgrades | 4.503 |
| Networking | 8.260 |
| Software, Appl Spt. & Training | 12.300 |
| Sustainment and Operations | 28.582 |
| Program Management & Administration | 8.152 |
| TOTAL | 61.797 |
(U) FY 1996 Plans:
(U) Sustainment and Operations: The program is sustaining and supporting the operation and use of existing DoD HPC resources; continuing to provide IDREN connectivity to HPCMP resources for engineers and scientists DoD-wide; and continuing to upgrade existing centers as required. ($50.906 Million)
(U) The High Performance Computing Modernization Plan is being updated to include the DT&E mission that was added to the scope of the program in the FY 1995 Defense Appropriations Act, and the BMDO mission that was added to the scope of the Program in 1996. The HPC Requirements Analysis is being updated to reflect changes in the S&T, DT&E, and BMDO requirements not previously documented.
(U) Major Shared Resource Centers (MSRCs): A major, fully-open competitive acquisition is underway for the capabilities necessary to create balanced HPC environments at the four Major Shared Resource Centers. Contract awards are anticipated in the 2nd and 3rd Quarters of FY 1996 for all four centers.
(U) Distributed Centers (DCs): The existing systems will be sustained, and the FY 1996 DC Implementation Plan will be executed. Three sites will upgrade existing HPC systems and three sites will acquire new HPC systems. ($3.981 Million)
(U) Networking: A competitive acquisition will be awarded to provide for network services with increased bandwidth performance -- the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN) Intersite Services Contract (DISC). Contract award is expected in the 4th quarter of FY 1996. This service will replace the dedicated leased line system that makes up the existing IDREN. In the meantime, the IDREN will be sustained until it can be transitioned to DISC. ($20.168 Million)
(U) Software, Applications Support, Education and Training: Programming environments, tools, libraries, and training programs will be implemented at the MSRCs. The first year of the CHSSI effort, which provides support for the development of new applications software and the conversion of existing applications software and algorithms to proven higher performance systems, will be implemented. ($30.912 Million)
(U) Program Management and Administration: This element includes the functions of overall Program Management, Planning and Direction, including Program Management Office personnel and facilities, throughout the Program's lifecycle. It also includes temporary acquisition management functions such as preparation and release of requests for proposal, the evaluation of submitted proposals and the award of contracts. ($8.994 Million)
(U) FY 1996 RDT&E Funds are allocated as follows: ($ Millions)
| New HPC Systems & Upgrades | 3.981 |
| Networking | 20.168 |
| Software, Appl Support, & Training | 30.912 |
| Sustainment and Operations | 50.906 |
| Program Management & Administration | 8.994 |
| TOTAL | 114.961 |
(U) FY 1997 Plans:
(U) Sustainment and Operations: The program is sustaining and supporting the operation and use of existing DoD HPC resources; continuing to provide IDREN connectivity to HPCMP resources for engineers and scientists DoD-wide; and continuing to upgrade existing centers as required. ($52.000 Million)
(U) Major Shared Resource Centers (MSRCs): The program will sustain the existing capability and continue the modernization process by acquiring additional HPC systems, storage, and scientific visualization capabilities to populate and upgrade the established MSRCs to fulfill the projected and growing HPC requirements of the laboratories and R&D centers. Contract options will be executed to upgrade performance at two MSRCs, minimally tripling their computing capability.
(U) Distributed Centers: The program will continue to assess and prioritize HPC requirements and will acquire and deploy new systems or upgrades to existing systems as needed to accomplish RDT&E mission needs.
(U) Networking: With the award of the DREN Inter-site Services Contract (DISC), the primary network service will become operational, providing 10 Megabits per second (Mbps) to 155 Mbps services to the community in the first year. Additional nodes will be installed at DT&E facilities as those requirements are incorporated into the program. Service is being extended to Alaska (1.5 Mbps) and Hawaii (45 Mbps). Approximately ten existing nodes in the interim network will be upgraded from 1.5 Mbps service to 10 Mbps service, and two additional 45 Mbps long haul connections will be installed. ($17.430 Million)
(U) Software, Applications Support, Education and Training: Programming environments for the development of applications software will be provided at the MSRCs. Development efforts in the CHSSI program component will continue. CHSSI, comprised of approximately 50 core projects, will develop shared scalable applications supporting software to exploit scalable HPC assets to their fullest. Programming and training programs at the MSRCs will be expanded and updated. ($25.537 Million)
(U) Program Management and Administration: This element includes the functions of overall Program Management, Planning and Direction, including Program Management Office personnel and facilities, throughout the Program's lifecycle. It also includes temporary acquisition management functions such as preparation and release of requests for proposal, the evaluation of submitted proposals and the award of contracts. ($4.913 Million)
(U) FY 1997 RDT&E Funds are allocated as follows: ($ Millions)
| Networking | 17.430 |
| Software, Appl Support, & Training | 25.537 |
| Sustainment and Operations | 52.000 |
| Program Management & Administration | 4.913 |
| TOTAL | 99.880 |
| (U) B. Program Change Summary | FY1995 | FY1996 | FY1997 | Total
Cost |
| Previous President's Budget | 65.059 | 89.682 | 116.878 | Continuing |
| Appropriated Value | 73.048 | 119.682 | ||
| Adjustments to Appropriated Value | ||||
| a.Congressionally-directed undistributed reduction | (8.940) | (4.721) | ||
| b.Recission/Below-threshold reprogramming | (2.341) | |||
| c.Other | (16.998) | |||
| Current President's Budget | 61.797 | 114.961* | 99.880 | Continuing |
* $30 Million on administrative withhold and not available to the Program
Change Summary Explanation:
Funding: The change in appropriated values for FY 1995 - FY 1997 are reflective of minor program budget adjustments and amended fiscal guidance.
Schedule: Not Applicable
Technical: Not Applicable
(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary Cost
Procurement Line P-1 No(s), Name(s) PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-WIDE (Major Equipment-Supercomputers)
($ in Millions)
| FY 1995 | FY 1996 | FY 1997 | FY 1998 | FY 1999 | FY 2000 | FY 2001 | To Complete | Total Cost | ||
| 88.698 | 102.053 | 104.735 | 124.798 | 107.781 | 107.708 | 84.544 | NA | NA |
| MILESTONE SCHEDULE: | FY |
| Milestone 0 Approval | 3Q 1994 |
| Requirements Analyses | 3Q 1994 |
| Analyses of Alternatives | 3Q 1994 |
| Submit Agency Procurement Request to GSA | 3Q 1994 |
| Received DPA from GSA | 1Q 1995 |
| Issue RFP for MSRCs environments | 2Q 1995 |
| Milestone I Approval | 2Q 1995 |
| Milestone II Decision Review | 1Q 1996 |
| Issue RFP for DREN (DISC) | 1Q 1996 |
| Technical Evaluations (MSRCs) | 3Q 1995-2Q 1996 |
| Awards for MSRC Contracts | 2Q & 3Q 1996 |
| Award for DREN (DISC) | 4Q 1996 |
| Milestone III Decision Review | 4Q 1997 |