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principles of transparency, accountability, performance, and engagement. He is a

subject matter expert on National Public Safety Broadband topics. As a Senior

Executive Leader, he has developed a vision for transforming Federal mission-

critical wireless communications and founded the Department of Homeland

Security Joint Wireless Program, which is also supported by the Department of

Justice and the Department of Defense. Mr. Santo presented his vision at the

White House, Congress, Federal Communications Communication, and National

Telecommunications and Information Administration during the period leading up

to the creation of the First Responders Network Authority (FirstNet).

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Agenda

9:00 – 9:15 Welcome and Introductions

9:15 – 9:45 Keynote – The Future of National Public Safety Broadband

Edward Parkinson, FirstNet – Director of Government Affairs

9:45 – 10:15 Background - National Public Safety Broadband

Host: John Santo

Performance Institute Fellow and President of Mission Reach Consulting

10:15 – 10:30 Break

10:30 – 11:45 Panel Discussion – Transitioning: Challenges and Opportunities

• John Santo, Host

• Rear Admiral Robert Day, U.S. Coast Guard (retired)

• James Barnett, Jr., Partner, Venable LLP

• Ray Lehr, Maryland Statewide Interoperability Director11:45 – 12:00 Summary and Closing Remarks

Keynote:

The Future of National Public Safety Broadband

Edward Parkinson, FirstNet

Director of Government Affairs

Background - National Public Safety Broadband

John Santo

Performance Institute Fellow and President of Mission Reach Consulting

Presented by the Performance Institute 2014 Fellow:

John Santo (703) 855-0054

Are You Ready for Broadband?

Introduction

• Historic Legislation enacted February 2012 establishing the First

Responders Network Authority (FirstNet)

• FirstNet’s Mission - to build and operate landmark National Public

Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN)

• Focus of this session from the perspective of agencies facing transition

onto the FirstNet NPSBN.– Their past mission critical communications evolution

– Current needs and challenges

– Speculation on a transition period ahead that may last a decade or more

Session Content & Objectives

• My Background & Perspective

• Mission Critical Communications Evolution

(Where are we now & how did we get here)

• Current As-Is & Near Term Challenges

• Need for Mission Critical Broadband & FirstNet

• Need for Transition Planning

• Round Table Panel Discussion with Q&A on Planning for the Transformation Ahead

My Background & Perspective

• Federal Law Enforcement/Investigations

– Mission Critical Communications (including radio networks & dispatch centers)

– Border Security Applied Technologies

– Investigative Surveillance & Covert Technologies

– Telecommunications & Communications Security

• Senior Executive Service (Department of Homeland Security)

– CIO Programs (IT Infrastructure & Services – DHS OneNet)

– Large Acquisition Program Management ($1B + High Visibility)

• Secure Border Initiative Technology (SBInet)

• DHS Joint Wireless Program

» Cross Component Sharing

» Common Acquisition Vehicle

• DHS TACnet -- (next generation Tactical Communications)

Mission Critical Communications Evolution (Where are we now & how did we get here)?

• Late 70s-early 80s Clear, Analog FM 2-way radio

– Many systems deployed at a local level without purposeful architecture or systems design; rather

ad-hoc, expanding gradually based on growing mission needs and availability of year-end funds.

– Managed by Front Line Mission Office

• Mid-to-Late 80s to early 90s (peak of the drug war)

– Many transition to Analog Secure Voice Privacy, Encrypted LMR.

– Emergency of Over the Air Keying (OTAR)

• Mid 90s began APCO Project 25 transition (analog to digital)

– Digital but similar circuit based (non-IP) architecture

– OMB push for larger, shared systems

Mission Critical Communications Evolution (Where are we now & how did we get here)?

• Late 90s to early 2000s the first large federal multiagency effort emerged led by the

Department of Justice – The Integrated Wireless Network (IWN) program

– Nationwide P-25 Trunked Radio Network supporting all DoJ, DHS, and Treasury

component agencies.

– First documented mission need for mission critical data and video, slightly behind the

first priority need for mission critical voice

(which will remain priority 1 in the immediate future)

• Mid 2000s beginning of Radio over IP architecture, used for redundant back-up of comm

centers and Interoperablity

– Transporting P-25 network elements over IP network

Current As-Is and Near Term Challenges for

Many

• During the early phase and possibly well into the next decade, today’s Mission Critical Voice LMR (mainly P-25) will need to

co-exist in parallel with LTE

• Several of the large Federal Agencies have been working on their P-25 transition for close to twenty years and some are still not done

• Several agencies experienced past transition pain, and challenges with backward compatibility migration issues

• Agency communications SMEs and Industry players that support them will be challenged as LMR, LTE, and multiple eco-systems

co-exist in a common operational environment

Current As-Is and Near Term Challenges for Many (cont’d)

• Near-term, many agencies are or will be implementing IP cores to their LMR network. This is

introducing IT certification & security challenges as two, traditionally separate stovepipe networks,

policies and support cultures are instantly linked.

• Agencies will look for “Bridging Technology” innovations from Industry to help them navigate through

this more complex environment as they execute their unique & customized transition plans.

• The ultimate goal in many agencies is to convergence mission critical, voice, video and data in their

mission operational environment, with true interoperability and sharing capability across all modes; this

will be a more complex transition than any in the past.

• Reaching this ultimate goal will require assistance from industry to deliver new innovation, new

solutions, and new models for partnering.

Why is Mission Critical Broadband Needed?

• “Best Available” commercial mobile broadband is available now and in use in many local

public safety agencies. Most Federal Agencies only use it for Mission Support and

Management functions (not for mission critical applications).

• Currently many front line officers travel from their field work environments, to offices with

wired connectivity for data and video apps.

• Mobile broadband equates to increased productivity, effectiveness and officer safety.

• Many agencies investing big money in LMR “Voice Only” mission critical systems-never

getting to their mobile data needs.

What Can FirstNet Deliver?

• NPSBN brings the most advanced mobile Long Term Evolution (LTE) capability that the

commercial mobility market has to offer

• This capability has the ability to be customized to meet mission critical requirements

• LTE standards lock in the cost efficiencies of the commercial mobility evolution path and device

eco system

• NPSB cuts across multiple independent industry and organizational technology tunnels

• Finally, this capability addresses the need that has alluded public safety since 9/11, true voice,

data and video Interagency Interoperability;

Why Transition Planning?

• Not just a like-to-like network transition but truly Transformational

• Requires careful planning to ensure continuity of service, minimize operator error and confusion,

maximize efficiencies, ROI & effective use of capabilities

• May require review and update to existing Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Processes for

front line agents & Officers

• Useful for evaluating investments and lifecycle considerations

• May require review of current organizational wiring (Traditional Technology Silos May Slow

Progress)

Benefits of Early Planning

• Determining what incremental steps make sense for the agency based on mission need,

ROI, and obsolescence considerations.

• Providing a roadmap to aid in evaluating upcoming investments to ensure they will be

prudent, not face early obsolescence, and consistent with long term goals and targets.

• Determining which new Bridging solutions (LMR and LTE) make sense to include as

transition steps, which will enhance mission capabilities, deliver a financial return, and

will be cost effective.

• Examining the organization to ensure the org structure is properly wired for this

disruptive new direction in mission critical communications.

Coffee Break

Panel Discussion – Transitioning: Challenges and Opportunities

John Santo, Host

Rear Admiral Robert Day, U.S. Coast Guard (retired)

James Barnett, Jr., Partner, Venable LLP

Ray Lehr, Maryland Statewide Interoperability Director

Summary and Closing Remarks

FirstNet Update

Edward ParkinsonDirector, Government Affairs

November 12, 2014

www.firstnet.gov

Land Mobile RadioPublic Safety System/Spectrum

Voice

The Current State

Mobile Data Terminal –

Commercial LTE Device

Data

Mission CriticalNon-Mission Critical

Smart Phone –

Commercial LTE Device

Data VoiceDataData

The Near-Term VisionThe Long-Term Vision

Voice

FirstNet will provide emergency responderswith the first nationwide, high-speed,

wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety

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Vision for Public Safety

FirstNet Beginnings

2.22.12FirstNet becomes lawPL 112-96

GOVERNANCE

THE LAWFUNDING

$7B authorized to build the FirstNet network.

Funded by spectrum auctions through 2022. The first auction netted

$1.56B*

20MHz of bandwidth has been dedicated to

public safety in the prime 700MHz frequency

range.

* Source: FCC (Feb. 27, 2014 ) Auction 96. www.fcc.us/1eVrkUp

FirstNet Board has 15 members, including those with telecommunications and public safety backgrounds

Governor appoints 1 Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and governing body to represent the state’s interests to FirstNet.

40 member Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) advises FirstNet on public safety intergovernmental matters.


FundingBuilding an Affordable, Self-Sustaining Network

By law, the network is to be self-funding

Planning and implementation funding is provided through spectrum auctions

Funds available until Sept 30, 2022; unused funds revert to the Treasury

Phase Funds Purpose

Planning $135 Million Grants to assist States/Territories with planning & implementation

$7 BillionImplementation$2 Billion provided to start planning, designing and early implementation

Remaining $5 Billion from spectrum auctions

Growth / Sustainment Ongoing

1. Lease Fee for Excess Network Capacity

2. Lease Fee for Network Equipment / Infrastructure

3. Network User Fee

4. Core Network User Fee


March 2014 Roadmap Summary

Initiate public notice and comment

We are hereBegin formal state

consultations

Release draft request for comprehensive network

proposals

Release draft requests for certain network equipment and services

proposals


How the Pieces Fit Together

Consultative Processes

RFP Processes


RFI Draft RFP Comprehensive RFP ReleaseTechnical &

Economic Topics

Legal Interpretation Topics

Notice and Comment

Process

Final Interpretations

Needs & DesignTopics Specific State, local, tribal, PSAC & Federal Consultations

Optional Notice and Comment

Processes

Network Policies

State Consultation

Construction of a Core and RAN build out

Placement of towers

Coverage areas of the network

Adequacy of hardening, security, reliability, and resiliency requirements

Assignment of priority to local users

Assignment of priority and selectionof secondary users

Training needs of local users

Mandatory Elements for State Planning

State Consultation Process

Public Safety Expertise(PSAC)

Public Comment Process

Note: Tribal consultation requirements under the National Historic Preservation Act will be addressed separately.


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Users / Coverage / Outreach

Final State Plan

PSAC / FCC Inputs

RFI/RFP Public Comments

Phase 1 ImplementationFinal State Plan ReviewDraft State Plan ReviewRFP Evaluation Data CollectionInitial ConsultationPreparation

RFP Results

Review State Results & Priorities

Operations(Provisioning, Training, Priority, Hardening, Security)

Draft Plan

Updated State Consultation Approach


Tracker – State Consultation ActivitiesAs of November 21, 2014


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3) Initial Consultation Checklist returned to FirstNet

4) Initial Consultation meetingheld with FirstNet

All 1) Received Initial Consultation Package from FirstNet

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State Meet

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MN 9-24-2014

OR 10-08-2014

WA 10-16-2014

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UT 11-06-2014

PR 11-13-2014

IA 11-18-2014

FL 12-12-2014

Thank You

State of Maryland experience planning

and working with FirstNet to deploy

the Nationwide Public Safety

Broadband Network

Ray LehrInteroperability Director

SWIC, SPOC, ITIL

Example:NFL 2011 vs NFL 2014

Compared To:Public Safety 1998 vs Public Safety 2014

Our new Statewide 700 MHz LMR system is very similar to the one we deployed in Baltimore in 1998

• Commercial networks crash when too many users try to access the network

• Commercial networks fail in severe weather like Katrina and Sandy

• Smart phones won’t stand-up to first responder use (and abuse)

Workers evacuated from DHS in Washington, DCduring earthquake August 23 2011

Summary of Maryland Initial Consultation

Eligible Users

Governance

Coverage

Major Events

State Specific

Disasters

“Your

Event on

FirstNet”

• Fire• Police• EMS• Transportation• Special Units

Lesson LearnedHaving the IC who directs this event

present led to great discussion of needs, capacity, types of applications,

etc.

Prepared by Maryland

Interoperability Team.

Additional Information

https://mdinterop-public.sharepoint.com/

Twitter: @MDInterOp

Contact InfoRay Lehr, MD SPOC

[email protected] Stone, MD FirstNet

[email protected]

https://mdinterop-public.sharepoint.com/

https://twitter.com/MDInterop

mailto:[email protected]


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Are You Prepared for the National Public Safety Broadband Network?

Jamie Barnett, Rear Admiral USN (Retired)

Partner, Venable LLP Attorneys at Law

Co-Chair, Telecommunications

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1. Get expertise and personnel capacity.

2. Quickly develop a cost model and business plan.

3. Develop a customer relations and marketing plan for

the States; embrace the States.

4. Facilitate the early deployment of those States and

localities that are funded and ready to launch.

5. Formalize state representation.

6. Broaden the base of users to include transportation,

utilities, and others.

7. Adopt a policy of national interoperability, local control.

8. Develop an Identity and Access Management System.

9. Negotiate Roaming Agreements.

http://www.potomacinstitute.org/attachments/article/1292/Potomac%20Institute%20FirstNet.pdf

September 2012 Report:

What Should FirstNet

Do First?

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Do First?

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Do First?

Sue Swenson

ChairTJ Kennedy

Gen Manager

Stuart Kupinsky

Chief Counsel

Ali Afrashteh

CTOEdward Parkinson

Govt Affairs

Approx 80 employees, 20 contractors, handful of detailees from other agencies

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Do First?

Still a question: how will it

work?

Will it be less than

commercially available?

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3. Develop a customer relations and marketing plan

for the States; embrace the States.











Do First?

SLIGP Grant Studies

Outreach Teams to States

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Do First?

Harris County, Texas for instance

But left-over feelings in Charlotte

NC and Mississippi?

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Do First?

National Governors Association

letters

Governor James Douglas of Vermont

Mayor Annise Parker, Houston

Houston and Harris County, right?

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6. Broaden the base of users to include

transportation, utilities, and others.






Do First?

A major question in the

quest for financial viability

No wonder the RFI asked

this question

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3. Develop a customer relations and marketing plan for the

States; embrace the States.






7. Adopt a policy of national interoperability, local

control.





Do First?

Too early to know?

Too early to tell?

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FirstNet Funding

• The 7 Billion Dollar Question?

• Funded by spectrum auctions

$2B borrowed against future proceeds

Delay in incentive auctions

• Possible funding gap or insecurity?

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Co-Chair, Telecommunications


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