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Low-VOC Identification Marking (LM)
Project Number: J-95-OC-005

Meeting and Teleconference Summaries

The Meeting and Teleconference Summaries contains basic information about this project and a summary paragraph from each meeting or teleconference held for this project.

Contractor: LM, Orlando, FL

Potential Programs/Owners: AC-130 Gunship LLL-TV, AEGIS DAC, AN/AAS-38, Airborne IRST, CASS, Comanche, COFT, DDG51 Machinery Control Systems, F-14 IRST, F-22 MLD, Hellfire II, JASSM, JAVELIN, LANTIRN, Longbow FCR, Longbow Missile, MPIM/SRAW, Patriot, Predator, TADS/PNVS, TDT, WCMD

Material(s) Targeted for Reduction/Elimination: MEK and Toluene

Phase(s) in Methodology: IV, Demonstration/Validation

Milestones and Prior Decisions:

• Target chemicals and processes have been selected. Processes included identification marking, nonchromate primers, and coating with topcoats and primers. The nonchromate primer process was dropped from consideration at this time.
• Identification marking JTP was endorsed by approval authorities and placed on the JG-PP website.
• Identification Marking alternatives were identified for testing.
• Identification marking CBA completed and LM Opportunity Paper submitted to Management Council.
• After Phase I screening test of alternative inks and blank labels was complete, the stakeholders agreed to continue with five of the nine alternative inks and all of the ten self-adhesive labels.
• After Phase I common and extended testing of alternative inks and blank labels was complete, the stakeholders agreed to continue testing all alternative inks and self-adhesive labels.
• After Phase II screening was complete, the stakeholders agreed to continue testing all alternative inks and self adhesive labels.
• All laboratory testing is complete and the JTR was reviewed by the stake holders.
• TYAD selected and demonstrated an alternative ink, Dell DPI #311.
• NADEP-JAX selected and demonstrated several label systems.

Meeting/Teleconference Summaries:

On October 11, 2000, representatives from Apache Attack Helicopter, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Defense Contract Management Agency, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Company, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and Naval Air Systems Command met with representatives for the Joint Acquisition Sustainment Pollution Prevention Activity and National Defense Center for Environmental Excellence/Concurrent Technologies Corporation. The objective of the meeting was to review laboratory test results and discuss implementation of technically acceptable stenciling inks and printed labels. The results of this project will be presented to the Lockheed Martin (Orlando) Management Council. Project participants will investigate the possibility of including Warner Robins Air Logistics Center and a NASA facility into the demonstrations of alternative inks and self-adhesive labels.

On September 30, 1999 representatives from Apache Attack Helicopter, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, DCMC , JAVELIN, LM, Longbow/Hellfire, NAWCAD-Lakehurst, and Patriot met with representatives for the JASPPA and NDCEE/CTC . The objective of the meeting was to review Phase I test results and determine which alternatives should continue into Phase II testing. After reviewing Phase I test results and panels, the participants agreed that all alternative stenciling inks and labels should continue into Phase II testing.

On June 18, 1999, representatives from AEGIS, Hellfire, and the Air Force Research Laboratory participated in a teleconference with representatives from JASPPA, Lockheed Martin Electronics & Missiles Company, Lockheed Martin Information Systems Company, and NDCEE/CTC. The purpose of the teleconference was to discuss the results of screening testing for alternative inks and self-adhesive labels and to determine which alternatives should continue through testing. The teleconference resulted in a determination of which alternatives should continue through Phase I testing.

On August 4, 1998, representatives from Conduct of Fire Trainer, Comanche, Hellfire II, JASSM , JAVELIN, Longbow FCR, Longbow Missile, TDT, TADS/PNVS, and WCMD met with representatives from Lockheed Martin Electronics & Missiles Company, Lockheed Martin Information Systems Company, JPPAB, DCMC, and DCAA. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the potential benefits of the Identification Marking project at Lockheed Martin and four Sustainment Community locations, and the potential testing cost share for affected defense system programs. The meeting resulted in initial buy-in from several programs, and an action item for an official response concerning further participation in this project.

On July 30, 1998, representatives from Air Force Corrosion Office, HQ AFMC, Air Force Research Laboratories, Longbow FCR, NAWC, and TADS/PNVS participated in a teleconference with representatives from Lockheed Martin Electronics & Missiles Company, Lockheed Martin Information Systems Company, JPPAB, and DCMC. The purpose of the teleconference was to discuss the status of the Identification Marking and Topcoats & Primers projects and to address any final technical issues for the projects prior to testing.

On October 9, 1997, business representatives from AC-130 Gunship LLL-TV, AGMS, Apache Attack Helicopter, F-22 MLD, Javelin Antitank Missile, LANTIRN, STRICOM, and WCMD met with representatives from ASC/EM, DCAA, DCMC, JPPAB, Lockheed Martin Electronics & Missiles Company, and Wright Laboratories. A review of the decisions made to date in the Identification Marking Business Phase was presented. Cost benefits of the Identification Marking initiative were discussed. Adjudicated testing cost shares for the defense system programs were proposed.

On July 24, 1997, business and technical representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, and ASC/EM met to resolve open business and technical issues concerning the Identification Marking and Topcoats and Primers projects. Decisions were made concerning the execution of the JTPs. The test integrator and contract vehicle were selected.

On March 31, 1997, business and technical representatives for Apache (Longbow FCR, TADS/PNVS), LANTIRN, Gunship LLL-TV, WCMD, F-22 MLD, MICOM (Hellfire II, Javelin, Longbow Missile, Patriot, and MIL-ATE), and STRICOM (SAT-Armor), met with representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, NASA, and ASC/EM. The primary objective of the meeting was to initiate the business phase activities of the JG-APP methodology. Input was received concerning the cost estimates of required testing, proposed test site locations, adjudication of costs and a potential contract vehicle.

On December 17, 1996, Technical Representatives from Apache (Longbow FCR, TADS/PNVS), F-14 IRST, Gunship LLLTV, MICOM (Hellfire II, Javelin, Longbow Missile, Patriot, MIL-ATE), and STRICOM (SAT-Armor) met with representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, Navy Depots, NASA, ASC/EM, and TI-DS&E. The primary objective of the meeting was to reach final technical consensus for the Identification Marking JTP. The group agreed on modifications and, after the modifications are incorporated, the JTP will be submitted to required signatories. Technical issues about the Identification Marking PAR and SOT were also discussed. In addition, the business phase of the identification marking opportunity was introduced.

On October 10-11, 1996, Technical Representatives for Apache (Hellfire II, Longbow FCR, TADS/PNVS), F-14 IRST, LANTIRN, MICOM (Javelin, Longbow Missile, Patriot), STRICOM, and Warner Robins AFB, met with representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, Navy Depots, NASA, ASC/EM, and TI-DS&E. The primary objective of the meeting was to review the draft engineering requirements and test methodologies for the two opportunities: low-VOC topcoats and primers and low-solvent identification marking. Technical input was received on the test methodologies that will be incorporated into the JTPs. A draft concept paper for a proposed Lockheed Martin block change request from a two-part to one-part CARC was discussed. Lockheed Martin will gather and provide data on a similar effort that they participated in while validating the two-part alternative.

On September 19, 1996, Technical Representatives for Apache, STRICOM, and NASA participated in a teleconference with representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, and NFESC. The topic of discussion was the draft JTP for Alternatives to Solvent-Based Ink Stenciling for Identification Marking dated September 13, 1996. The group agreed on modifications and additions to the JTP for clarity and technical accuracy.

On July 31 and August 1, 1996, TRs for F-14 IRST, and STRICOM (SAT-Armor and SAT-Visuals) met with representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, the Navy Depots, NASA, and TI-DS&E. The primary objective of the meeting was to review the identified alternatives and the draft engineering requirements and test methodologies for the three opportunities: nonchromated primers for galvanic corrosion protection; low-VOC topcoats and primers; and low-solvent identification marking. The group decided that the nonchromated primer for galvanic corrosion protection should be dropped from immediate consideration at this site since the applications being considered are more aligned with those being conducted at McDonnell Douglas Aerospace East. Technical input was received on many of the test methodologies for low-VOC topcoats and primers and identification marking. The group reached consensus that alternative inks (polymers) and self-adhesive labeling should be the only alternatives pursued for identification marking at this time.

On July 10, 1996, Technical Representatives for F-22 MLD, Apache (Hellfire II, Longbow FCR, TADS/PNVS) and STRICOM participated in a teleconference with representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, and NFESC. The primary objectives of the teleconference were to further refine the engineering requirements for ink stenciling, and discuss prescreening of identified ink stenciling alternatives. Suggestions were made on improving both the content and format of the draft engineering requirements matrix. A ranking of identified marking technologies, based on input received from three Technical Representatives, was presented and discussed. A decision was made to continue to investigate all of the identified alternatives.

On June 12, 1996, Technical Representatives for F-14 IRST, Javelin, Longbow Missile, Longbow FCR, Hellfire II, Patriot, TADS/PNVS, and STRICOM met with the representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, the Navy depots and NASA. The primary objectives of the meeting were to begin development of JTPs for topcoats, primers, and ink stenciling and discuss alternative materials and technologies for ink stenciling. Discussion was held on the applicability of the JTPs being developed for other pilot sites to the Lockheed Martin topcoat and primer processes; many similarities in engineering requirements were identified. The remainder of the meeting focused primarily on the topic of ink stenciling. Results from the draft Technology Survey on ink stenciling alternatives were summarized and presented. In addition, a draft ink stenciling engineering requirements matrix was created by the technical team during the meeting.

On March 20, 1996, Technical Representatives from F-14 IRST, LANTIRN, HMALT Gunship Sensor System, Stingray, Hellfire II, Apache, JAVELIN, Longbow, Patriot, and STRICOM met with the representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, JDEP, and the Navy depots. The primary objective of the meeting was for Lockheed Martin to present their prioritized lists of target HazMats, and for all stakeholders to jointly prioritize and select the top ranked HazMats for investigation. The consensus of the stakeholders was that all three of the target opportunities proposed by Lockheed Martin (i.e., elimination of ink stenciling, replacement of zinc chromate primer, and substitutions for high-VOC topcoats) were of importance, and therefore all three should be selected as pollution prevention opportunities. Of key importance is the opportunity to link the zinc chromate primer and VOC with efforts being worked on at other pilot sites.

On Jan 31, 1996, the government program managers or representatives from CASS, F-14 IRST, F-22 MLD, F-14 LANTIRN, HMALT Gunship Sensor System, Comanche/EOSS, Hellfire II, Apache, Javelin, Longbow, Patriot, and SAT (STRICOM) met with representatives from Lockheed Marten, JPPAB, and Defense Plant Representative Office , now referred to as DCMC. Lockheed Martin presented their proposed candidate pollution prevention opportunities for the joint pilot program: elimination of ink stenciling, replacement of zinc chromate primer, and substitutions for high-VOC topcoats.

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