Passionate.
Collaborative.
Effective.
AGS helps our customers navigate the systems acquisition process by providing staff fully versed in all technical aspects of the lifecycle. Government organizations face ever-increasing scrutiny and risks, whether developing and producing new or making modifications and upgrades to fielded systems, each brings their own unique challenges. Working with an experienced partner who provides innovative, value-added Advisory and Assistance Services helps meet these challenges and keep programs on schedule and within cost.
Acquisition and Program Management
Increasing threats, fiscal constraints and rigorous reporting requirements are just a few of the challenges that Program Managers (PMs) face in today’s acquisition environment. These challenges are forcing PMs to develop and implement strategies that are agile, innovative and transparent, while adhering to overarching federal policy and guidelines. They need seasoned professionals who have been there before, mitigating risk and advising them on the way forward.
AGS acquisition and PM staff are former military and Government civilians who possess a strong understanding of contracting, as well as familiarity with industry perspectives and user needs. Whether it is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) or Major Weapon System, hardware or software intensive program, our acquisition experts are well-suited to help program’s meet their cost, schedule and performance goals.
Project Planning and Execution
Capability Requirements Definition
Milestone Planning
Contract Management
Risk Management
Financial Management
It is imperative program plans are consistent with programmed funding levels. PMs rely heavily on their financial staff to quantify requirements and develop a life-cycle funding profile that is credible, measureable and flexible, and adheres to funding policy and guidance.
At AGS, our financial and cost analysts leverage proven practices from customer success stories. We understand proper funds management impacts system fielding and the end-user or Warfighter. Our end-goal is providing financial credibility and securing Congressionally appropriated dollars in a constrained fiscal environment.
Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE)
Cost Estimating and Analysis
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Contract Closeout and Reconciliation
Logistics
Operations and Support accounts for more than 70% of a Weapon Systems Total Ownership Cost (TOC). PMs and Product Support Managers (PSMs) are continually looking for ways to cut life cycle costs without negatively impacting performance or system availability for the Warfighter.
AGS logistics experts work with PMs and PSMs early in the acquisition life cycle to help design and develop support systems utilizing performance based logistics. Our overall goal is to maintain readiness, improve affordability and minimize the logistics footprint throughout the systems life cycle.
Product Support Management
Technical Data Management
Maintenance Planning and Management
Sustaining Engineering
Foreign Military Sales
The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process is complex and requires seasoned experts who are adept at working with Foreign Nationals and can navigate the labyrinth of documents and regulations necessary for successful program execution. AGS personnel support all aspects of FMS case management including capability analysis and requirements definition, development and coordination of Letters of Request (LORs) and Letters of Acceptance (LOAs), program planning and scheduling, acquisition strategy development and preparation and follow-up of case manpower packages and program status reporting.
Case Management
Pricing and Availability
Security Assistance
LOR and LOA Development
Engineering
As systems have become more complex, the need for a robust engineering strategy throughout the acquisition lifecycle is a must. Our engineering staff understands that technical planning and engineering analysis are the foundations for system design and development, but are also critical in up-front activities such as requirements definition and technology solution assessment. At AGS, our cradle-to-grave engineering support delivers mission-critical analysis at every stage ensuring systems meet Warfighter needs.
Systems Engineering
Requirements Analysis
Test & Evaluation
Systems Integration
Configuration & Data Management
Certification and Accreditation (C&A)
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