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Free Inquiries and Core Analysis Task (CAT) Program

In a time of shrinking budgets and increasing responsibility, IACs are a valuable resource for accessing evaluated Scientific and Technical Information (STI) culled from efforts to solve new and historic challenges. In addition, users can also leverage the HDIAC’s experienced technical scientists, engineers, and information specialists to answer their technical questions.

Technical Inquiry Services

The HDIAC provides up to four hours of Free Technical Inquiry research to answer users’ most pressing technical questions. To do this, the HDIAC relies on its extensive Subject Matter Expert (SME) network, which includes retired senior military leaders, leading academic researchers, and industry executives. Our SMEs can help find answers to even your most difficult questions.

Technical inquiries can be submitted online, by email, phone or fax (using the contact information in the footer of the page). Once submitted, the inquiry is sent directly to an analyst who then identifies the staff member, HDIAC team member, or SME that is best suited to answer the question. The completed response is then compiled and sent to the user. Responses can take up to 10 working days, though they are typically delivered sooner.

If necessary, the HDIAC may also provide additional information for clarification. If the amount of research is expected to exceed the HDIAC’s four free hours of staff time, discussions can begin with the user to determine whether a more extensive, funded analysis is needed. This type of effort, known as a Core Analysis Task (CAT) is described below.

CAT (Core Analysis Task) Program

Challenging technical problems that are beyond the scope of a basic inquiry (i.e., require more than 4 hours of research) can be solved by initiating a Core Analysis Task (CAT). CATs are separately funded work efforts over and above basic HDIAC products and services. Through the CAT program, the HDIAC can be utilized as a contracting vehicle, enabling the DoD to obtain specialized support for specific projects. These projects, however, must be within the HDIAC’s technical domain (Alternative energy, Biometrics, CBRN Defense, Cultural Studies, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Homeland Defense & Security, Medical, and/or Weapons of Mass Destruction).

Each proposal for a CAT has both a technical and a cost component. CATs are very flexible, but are limited to a 12 month period of performance and a maximum budget of $1M per project. Tasks may be ordered by any DoD component. Subject to appropriate agreement, U.S. Government Agencies and Departments may also order CATs.

Additional information on HDIAC CAT’s

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Featured SME Research Corner

Dr. Timothy Endy – Infectious Disease Threats

Dr. Endy has made many contributions to HDIAC as a member of the HDIAC SME network, most recently authoring major parts of an HDIAC State of the Art Report titled, "Countermeasures Against the Degradation of Warfighter Capabilities due to Infectious Disease Threats." His research focuses on infectious disease, and he has also studied the impact they have had on U.S. forces since the late 19th century.

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Featured Content

Alternative Energy: An Enabler of Military Capability

Alternative Energy: An Enabler of Military Capability

Alternative Energy is one of the HDIAC’s eight technical focus. This SOAR reviews the current state of a selection of novel, non-traditional, and/or emerging sources and technologies for harvesting, generating, and reusing energy. It offers synopses of new programs; summaries of significant technological breakthroughs and technology applications; highlights of outstanding developments; and impacts to the DoD. Read the SOAR

Operational Energy - Powering Military Operations to Achieve National Defense Strategy Objectives

HDIAC Journal Cover Volume 7 Number 1 - Operational Energy - Powering Military Operations to Achieve National Defense Strategy Objectives

Volume 7, Issue 1 of the HDIAC Journal contains article covering several of HDIAC's eight technical focus areas, to include Homeland Defense and Security, Alternative Energy, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Biometrics, and Critical Infrastructure Protection.

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Countermeasures Against the Degradation of Warfighter Capabilities due to Infectious Disease Threats

HDIAC Report: Countermeasures Against the Degradation of Warfighter Capabilities due to Infectious Disease Threats

This State of the Art Report explores the impact of infectious disease on military personnel, providing both an historical and ongoing risk profile of the various infectious diseases that put the warfighter at risk. It includes a look at the historical impact of infectious diseases on past conflicts before going on to detail current and future infectious disease risks, their impact on the warfighter, and challenges in prevention or treatment, and concludes with a quick-look summary of state of the art developments and recommended countermeasures to aid leaders during training and planning. Read the SOAR

Protecting Critical Infrastructure in the Digital Age

HDIAC Journal Cover Volume 6 Number 4 - Protecting Critical Infrastructure in the Digital Age

Volume 6, Issue 4 of the HDIAC Journal covers four of HDIAC's eight focus areas with articles on Critical infrastructure Protection, Biometrics, Medical, and Alternative Energy.

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Welcome to the HDIAC

Stephen Redifer, Director of the Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) welcomes you to your community of practice.

The mission of the HDIAC is to provide users with focused expert technical consulting and unbiased scientific and technical information through in-depth analysis and the creation of specialized information products in support of the HDIAC' s eight vital technical focus areas.

Read the Director's Welcome

Podcasts and Webinars

  • Understanding and Responding to Biological Threats Series: HDIAC Webinars
  • Critical Infrastructure Resilience – Part 2 of 2 Series: The HDIAC Podcast
  • Critical Infrastructure Resilience – Part 1 of 2 Series: The HDIAC Podcast
  • Energy Security Series: HDIAC Webinars
  • The Continued Threat of Infectious Diseases to the U.S. Military Series: HDIAC Webinars
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Upcoming Events

Tue 26

TechNet Augusta (virtual events January-July 2021)

January 4 - July 30
Organizer: AFCEA
703-631-6158
Wed 27

14th Operational Energy Summit (Digital Conference)

January 27 - January 29
Organizer: Institute for Defense and Government Advancement
Thu 28

International Conference on Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy (digital event)

January 28 - January 29
NY
United States
Organizer: World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
Feb 02

USCENTCOM Virtual Data Symposium

February 2 - February 4
Organizer: National Conference Services, Inc.
Feb 25

15th Annual Biometrics for Government & Law Enforcement Digital Summit (100% Online)

February 25 - February 26
Organizer: Institute for Defense and Government Advancement
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HDIAC Products & Services

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About HDIAC

The HDIAC is a DoD-sponsored Center of Excellence for Scientific and Technical Information (STI) in the fields of Homeland Defense & Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Weapons of Mass Destruction, CBRN Defense, Biometrics, Medical, Cultural Studies, & Alternative Energy.Learn More

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Phone: (877) 363-7422 (Toll Free)
Email: info@hdiac.org
Address: 901 N Stuart St, Suite #401
Arlington, VA 22203

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