U.S. Department of Energy

Office of Health, Safety & Security
Office of Classification Specialized Technical Services (2008 - 2013)

Excalibur, with our subcontractor CSC, provides specialized nonproliferation support to the Department of Energy Office of Classification. Seventy percent of our workforce performs National Security document reviews of permanent historical records and document reviews required by statute (such as the Freedom of Information Act). We also provide technical, analytical, training, and records management support in the areas of classification and control guidance development, revision and review related to classified nuclear weapons-related information and other information assets critical to national security and to other Governmental, commercial, or private interests; policy and procedures development, appeals, education, outreach, and appraisal support; and general administrative and file room/mail room management and support; staff the communications centers and provide the classified courier service between DOE facilities and the National Archives and Records Administration.

National Nuclear Security Administration
Joint Atomic Information Exchange Group
Support of the United States/United Kingdom Mutual Defense Agreement (2008 - 2013)

Excalibur, as subcontractor to Chenega, supports administration and management of the DOE participation in cooperation under the 1958 Mutual Defense Agreement by reviewing and analyzing technical/scientific and programmatic activities associated with the Agreement, making recommendations on the activities, supporting the Federal program manger during negotiation and subsequent execution of weapon system specific agreements. Our staff support the US commitments of material, data, and documentation for the UK TRIDENT program as agreed with the UK.

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Project Management Office
Technical and Analytical Support Services (2008 - 2011)

Excalibur supported a West Hackberry storage site full scale Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) exercise that tested/validated the effectiveness of the emergency response organization. Our staff developed the evaluation plan to include the requirements of DOE Order 151.1 Comprehensive Emergency Management System to tie self assessment to the criteria in DOE Readiness Assurance Plans. Excalibur provided the responder critique/"hot wash" of the physical exercise and After Action Review Report.

Excalibur performed a compliance assessment of the DynMcDermott Petroleum Operations Company emergency management system at their corporate headquarters in New Orleans, and four operating sites in Louisiana and Texas. Our hazards analysts conducted an independent assessment of the DynMcDermott Petroleum Operations Company hazards survey and hazards survey screening process to include content and format compliance with DOE Order 151.1C. Excalibur staff surveyed individual Strategic Petroleum Reserve operating sites, assessed emergency management and Continuity of Operations (COOP) program documentation, engineered drawings, performance records, operational requirements, historical hazard data, utility and service infrastructure, and implementation of those requirements to program compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Physical Security Assessment (2007)

Excalibur supported an SRA International physical security and vulnerability assessment of four Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) facilities with the task lead and subject matter experts who evaluated technical controls to include: security; use of the bollards, how to handle visitors, and parking pass controls; and building emergency action plans, including emergency evacuation procedures.

U. S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency
Urban Area Security Initiative (2007)

Excalibur supported TetraTech and All-Hands, LLC with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania state-wide capability assessment using the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Pilot Capability Assessment (PCA) Tool. Excalibur served as part of deployed field teams to conduct a capabilities assessment using the DHS Pilot Capability Assessment Tool. This assessment was a statewide program and capability review to identify strengths and weaknesses of the State and Urban Areas' homeland security programs and capabilities, and will be used to create a baseline for future program performance measures.

U. S. Department of Defense/Joint Task Force-Civil Support
Exercise Training Support (2007)

Excalibur assisted CRA in the planning, development, and conduct of a facilitated Functional Exercise simulating a Chemical Tank Explosion (National Planning Scenario #8). The purpose of this scenario-driven exercise was to evaluate multiple functions and plans within the context of the response process through simulation of the alert and deployment of the US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) Commander Assessment Element (CAE) in response to a terrorist incident within the United States.

U. S. Department of Defense/NORAD - USNORTHCOM
Advisory & Assistance Services (2006 - 2011)

Excalibur is a Willcor alliance member for the provision of technical services to NORAD and the U.S. Northern Command. Services are expected to include testing; life-cycle logistics support; effectiveness measurement; acquisition requirements; program management; intelligence; financial management; operational management planning & execution; maintenance management & planning; development and revision of system architectures; strategic planning & policy; joint operations planning; training; data collection and analysis; ground, flight, and weapons safety; security management; exercises, experiments, and war games; command center operations support; and religious support.

U. S. Department of Energy
Multi-disciplinary Security Services (2006 - 2007)

Excalibur utilized its District of Columbia private detective agency license to furnish personnel and services to Covenant Homeland Security Solutions in support of its multi-disciplinary contract for security services to the U. S. Department of Energy facilities in Washington, DC and Germantown, MD.

Defense Logistics Agency/Defense Supply Center Richmond
Homeland Security Technical & Analytical Support Services (2006 - 2007)

Excalibur assisted in the development, conduct, and documentation of a series of exercises including Tabletop and Full-Scale. Exercises addressed responses to criminal or terrorist events at the Defense Supply Center Richmond. Excalibur supported scenario design, facilitated exercise conduct, and documented lessons learned for after action reports.

U. S. Department of Defense
Joint Program Management GUARDIAN Installation Protection Program (2006 - 2008)

Excalibur supported SAIC with the planning, development, facilitation, and evaluation of a Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD) tabletop exercise (National Planning Scenario #11) as part of the Joint Project Manager Guardian (JPMG) Installation Protection Program (IPP) Exercise Program for Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base.

United States Postal Inspection Service
Asset and Infrastructure Protection (2006 - 2008)

Excalibur developed and delivered performance-based instruction on the CARVER vulnerability assessment methodology to USPIS field agents, national program agents, and managers as part of a week-long training program on asset and infrastructure protection.

Shoshone Municipal Pipeline System
Water System Tabletop Exercise (2005)

Excalibur developed and conducted an EPA-sponsored tabletop exercise in Cody, WY for the Shoshone Municipal Pipeline System representatives, local water system operators, and local, county and state emergency response organizations through a subcontract to Summit Technical Resources, Inc. The discussion-based exercise highlighted existing plans, policies, mutual aid agreements, and procedures relative to the water system, its customers and involved response agencies.

U. S. Army, White Sands Missile Range
Physical Security/Vulnerability Assessment (2003 - 2006)

Excalibur conducted an assessment of antiterrorism efforts including overall program review and assessment of individual physical and procedural security measures to identify potential vulnerabilities, and determined the unit's ability to protect personnel, information and critical resources as defined by the High Risk Target List (HRT) and the Mission Essential/Vulnerable Areas (MEVA). Excalibur made recommendations for build-out of a new emergency operations center, and enhancements to current installation security badge system; reviewed and revised the installation disaster control plan; and provided recommendations for procurement of law enforcement, nuclear, biological and chemical, security and emergency response equipment.

U. S. Department of Transportation
Transportation Security Solutions (2002 - 2007)

Excalibur was part of Northrop-Grumman's winning consortium to provide subject matter expertise and capabilities to the John A Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts for vulnerability assessments and security planning; mitigation planning and implementation (e.g., design, development, deployment and installation of integrated physical security systems); and program development support, including contingency and emergency response and recovery.

U. S. Department of Energy
Technical and Analytical Support Services (1999 - 2005)

Excalibur developed comprehensive assessments for threats to DOE facilities, programs, operations and personnel, and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction with emphasis on nuclear materials and facilities. Support included the assessment of domestic and international threats to facilities, programs, operations, and personnel, through performance of a regional and/or site-specific threat assessment.