Training Project Managers Who Build The World's Most Complex ShipsAcquisition Excellence Reed Integration, Inc. (Reed) is a trusted partner for contract development, management, and strategy execution. Reed is a privately held company with the critical ability to maintain conflict-free relationships relative to organizations developing systems, components, or end products. Whether it is requirements development or contract closeout, our staff can provide systems engineering services for your organization. Systems Engineering in DoD Acquisition Defense Acquisition Guidebook: “The application of rigorous system engineering discipline is paramount to the Department’s ability to meet the challenge of developing and maintaining needed warfighting capability. Rigorous system engineering should be included in systems acquisition contracting efforts (i.e., Request for Proposal and Source Selection) to integrate SE requirements. The Guide for Integrating Systems Engineering into DoD Acquisition Contracts provides guidance and best practices to implement SE policy initiatives in DoD Instruction 5000.02, Enclosure 12, and Systems Engineering Processes on any systems acquisition contracts.” Requirements Development and Source Selection Requests for proposals (RFPs) include specific instructions to offerors and contract evaluation factors. These RFP sections require systems engineering expertise to ensure clarity in each statement. Reed’s experienced systems engineers can guide your organization through this requirements development and criteria formulation. Reed can also support evaluation of responses, the management approach, costs, schedules, relevant experience, and past performance. Example Evaluation Factors Understanding of Government needs Capability and capacity to perform the statement of work Validity and applicability of past performance Reed’s Acquisition Systems Engineering Service bridges the gaps and reduces risks: Integrated approach to ensure program success Rigorous requirements definition to allow consistent responses Stringent compliance verification to support best value selections Project Acquisition Lifecycle Management Reed can assist in the development your acquisition strategy and systems engineering implementation during contract development and during pre-solicitation and solicitation / evaluation phases of the Acquisition Lifecycle. Acquisition PlanningSolicitation and Source SelectionExperienceAcquisition Planning Some of the ways Reed can assist with during the Acquisition Planning phase: Market Research Acquisition Planning Acquisition Lifecycle Process Definition Acquisition Studies Concept of Operations (CONOPS) / Operational Requirements Document (ORD) Development Mission Needs Statement (MNS) Creation RFI Package Generation Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) / Statement of Objectives (SOO) / Statement of Work (SOW) Definition Systems Engineering Strategies for Uncertainty and Complexity Technical Maturity Assessments Technology Planning Life Cycle Cost Estimation Solicitation and Source Selection Some of the many ways Reed can assist with during the Solicitation and Source Selection phase: Finalize Performance Work Statement (PWS) / Statement of Objectives (SOO) / Statement of Work (SOW) Instructions and Evaluation Criteria Price Template Draft RFQ / RFP Evaluation / Source Selection Plan Independent Cost Assessments (ICA) RFP Questions and Answers (Q&A’s) Evaluation Report Evaluation Team Training Configuration Management Cost and Price Analysis Operational Capability Demonstrations Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Integrated Master Plan (IMP) Risk Management Approach and Plan Risk Identification Risk Impact Assessment and Prioritization Risk Mitigation Planning, Implementation, and Progress Monitoring Past Performance Evaluations Evaluation Report Conduct Facilities Evaluation and Document Results Negotiation Memos Experience Reed’s Acquisition Systems Engineering service bridges the gaps, reduces risks, and enhances performance between Contracting Offices, Program Offices, and Industry. By bridging the gaps between three critical domains, Reed’s approach establishes the foundation for effective acquisition planning, budgeting, contracting, and performance. Previous Reed clients include: Oshkosh Corporation Booz Allen Hamilton DHS / US Coast Guard Northrop Grumman MYMIC, LLC Old Dominion University NASA Independent Program Assessment Office (IPAO) Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Project Directorate US Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) What We DoWhat We Can Do For YouAcquisition & Program ManagementAdvanced AnalyticsProcess Assessment & InnovationIntegrated EngineeringProject ManagementTechnology DevelopmentRLI TrainingTypical Government Contracting Problem AreasGaps between Contracting Offices, Program Offices, and Industry Partners can result in deficiencies and risks: Poorly Written Requirements Undocumented Changes / Decisions Incomplete Stakeholder Requirements Personnel Turnover/Loss of Continuity Unanticipated Policy Changes Inadequate Market Research Poor Knowledge Transfer / Miscommunication Undocumented Commitments and Responsibilities Per DAU, Requirements Definition is the most important and most difficult step of the process. Let the requirements experts at Reed help! Capability SheetAcquisition Systems Engineering Download Broad Expertise Are your acquisition program efforts adversely impacted by: Lack of validated requirements? Critical dependence on external programs with developmental issues? Lack of inter-and intra departmental stakeholder coordination and support? Inadequate systems engineering? Inadequate requirements flow-down/traceability/decomposition? Inadequate project management? Risk Management? Reed’s expertise ranges from up front Mission Needs Statements to Test and Evaluation Master Plans. Our experienced professionals combine the power of technology, effective program / project management, strategic planning, acquisition systems engineering and decision support services to create long-term results. Whichever mix of these services you need, learn more about it here, and Contact Reed to find out how we can help you. Contact Reed to find out how we can help you. Government Services We understand the multiple pressures our Government clients face in achieving transformational objectives and operational results through the acquisition of large scale systems (Big “A” Acquisition). We listen to the complex challenges they must overcome throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including aggressive cost, schedule, and technical objectives. Reed’s strategy is that of a confidential and trusted delegate for acquisition management support and strategy execution. We are a privately held company with no contract tasking to any corporations developing systems, components, or end items. Therefore, our team of experienced professionals can bring their experience to bear for our clients absolutely free of conflicts of interest concerns (FAR subpart 9.5 – biased ground rules, unequal access to information, or impaired objectivity), rendering fair and impartial advice. For this reason, Reed is capable of Supporting the Department of Defense, Federal civilian agencies, and the Intelligence Community with a complete array of program management and acquisition solutions. CapabilitiesPurpose and Process ObjectivesProcess ApproachBenefitsMentoring and TrainingCapabilities Some of the ways Reed can assist with our Government Services: Mission Needs Statements (MNS) Acquisition Systems Engineering (ASE) Independent Cost Assessments (ICAs) Independent Program / Project Assessments (IPAs) Independent Technical Assessments (ITAs) Independent Cost / Schedule Risk Assessments (IRAs) Independent Trade-off Studies (ITOs) Independent Expert Program Reviews (IEPRs) Source Selection Support CONOPS / ORD / SRD Development Program Management Plans Systems Engineering Plans (SEP) Earned Value Management (EVM) Risk Management Plans Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) Stakeholder Analysis and Management Plans Life Cycle Cost Estimating (LCCE) Analysis of Alternatives (AOA) Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) IPT Charters IPT Facilitation and Participation Acquisition Reporting (i.e. Selected Acquisition Reports (SARs), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), etc.) Procurement Management (e.g., pre-award, source selection, and contract administration support) Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) support Portfolio Assessment and Management Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) performed by: Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certified professionals (Program) Management, Contracting, and Systems Engineering) PMI Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP®s) Capability SheetGovernment Services Download Purpose and Process Objectives Under Program Office direction, Reed Program/Project Managers, Systems Engineers and Analysts provide oversight and analysis of complex programs, systems, platforms and equipment, providing program management support, quality assurance and control, acquisition systems engineering, requirements management, configuration management, integration, verification and validation, financial and cost monitoring and assessment through earned value management (EVM), and risk management. It is our commitment to assist our clients by delivering high value-added professional services and advice. Our focus is on fostering business value in every engagement. To ensure we maximize the value we provide, we adopt customized and multidimensional approaches, relying on the right technology / software and other tools to increase the effectiveness of our work. Process Approach We work with clients across government agencies to build long-term trusted partnerships. Our service offering is scalable, from major acquisition programs to smaller programs and projects. Our certified, multi-disciplinary team members, fluent in major systems acquisition best practices and tools, tailor our service offerings based on factors such as size, scope, and domain. To enable government agencies access to our specialized services in an easy-to-use and effective way, we have invested in several strategic government contract vehicles: GSA MOBIS, SeaPort-e 8(a) IDIQ, SBA 8(a) and WOSB / EDWOSB Business Development Programs, AMCOM Express (sub to Stanley / CGI),and DHS/USCG TEDSS (sub to Goldbelt Falcon). See our How to Engage page for details. Benefits Unbiased advice No Conflicts of Interest (COI, OCI) Agility and responsiveness, with large business SME reachback Seasoned and experienced leadership team Scalable and Flexible Deep Expertise Measurable outcomes that help ensure mission success Mentoring and Training Staff Augmentation and Mentoring – Experienced, PMI PMP Certified, Project Managers, Risk Managers, Certified Systems Engineering Professionals (CSEP) and Expert Systems Engineering Professionals (ESEP) are all available for short and long term durations. PMI PMP® certification preparation training INCOSE CSEP certification training INCOSE CSEP-Acq certification preparation training (based on US DoD Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG), Chapter 4) USCG VTSDHS / United States Coast Guard (USCG) Learn More NASANASA’s Independent Program Assessment Office (IPAO) Learn More USCG BCCSBoat Crew Communications System (USCG) Learn More
