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IR Tech recognizes the overwhelming impact of superior program support initiatives as it relates to managing acquisition programs that provide a supportable and fully capable system delivered to the warfighter in a timely manner at an affordable price and where and when it is needed. Our commitment to sound program management principals is reflected by the fact that over 30% of our onboard staff is PMP certified with an additional 47% of the professional staff DAWIA certified experts in the disciplines required for effective acquisition support. In Zone 2, IR Tech is currently tasked to support high profile high intensity complex logistics information systems critical to a warfighter success in the 21st century. Our efforts with GCSS-MC and OSD Special Interest program are key to maintaining sound schedule management and efficient spending patterns necessary to move the system to Milestone C certification. IR Tech using strict acquisition management was the driving force to initiate and capture funding in the POM for the GCSS-MC Program. The objectives of instituting GCSS-MC as a formal acquisition program and capturing $120 million in POM-04 funding were successfully satisfied. Since then IR Tech has been providing full spectrum Systems Engineering and Technical Support (SETA) and Verification and Validation services in addition to technical, analytical, system engineering, risk management, logistics, information assurance, test support, and technical and change management and administration to this ACAT 1 AM Program. We provided Subject Matter Experts and top quality systems engineers to this complex high profile program. Also we have provided over 25% of the support staff required by this contract on an annual basis. Our comprehensive leadership in the acquisition process includes functional subject matter expertise, requirements management, test, portfolio management, systems engineering, risk management, RICE Team management and data analysis/interface specification, post-deployment systems support, IT infrastructure analysis, deployment support and acquisition logistics. We have one of two active Data Management teams currently supporting the Marines and the acknowledged efforts of this team has favorably influenced the enterprise approach to data quality standards. IR Tech is one of a select few small businesses entrusted to provide expert management to a complex program of this magnitude and importance to enterprise modernization. The effectiveness of our program support was recognized by the fact that our senior staff was selected to lead four of the seven acquisition WIPTs supporting GCSS-MC. Our senior engineering staff in conjunction with government engineers documented the System Sub System Specification (SSS) for the program and we produced over 120 acquisition artifacts necessary to validate the project from concept development through Milestone C. GCSS-MC is the information technology solution for Marine Corps Logistics Modernization and transformation and is based on the Oracle 11i Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERPS). IR Tech integration of a complex system of related functional discipline was synchronized to achieve program goals over full spectrum life cycle support beginning with development and progressing through production deployment and operational support. We also recruited an expert training team which is the core professional resource engaged in fielding the product to the Operating Forces at III MEF. Additionally, IR Tech supports NGEN and MCEITS with a full range of acquisition, testing, schedule management and onsite engineering services. We have developed a test plan for MCEITS and we are engaged in planning the transition from NMCI to NGEN. Also of special recognition is the contribution of CLC2S Field Service Representatives (FSRs) supporting the program office at global locations required by the Operating Forces. We are closely aligned with the operational managers located at Marine Corps Logistics Command and we are pursuing efforts to upgrade the existing capability on a daily basis. IR Tech's technical staff has supported over 25 separate MAGTF deployments and is currently shoulder to shoulder with the warfighters in Southwest Asia. As a collaborative effort, we are supporting DCS I&L at the Logistics Policy and Doctrine (LPD) Branch. We are an integrated component of a highly effective activity that refines distribution processes, establishes revised policy and introduces process improvements targeting cost avoidance and cost reduction in the complex environment of material distribution. Since late 2009, our staff has successfully introduced validation activities that resulted in a cost savings of over $10M. In Zone 4, our teammate ITT supports NSWC PCD as designated Technical Direction Agent (TDA) and project office for programs for development, exploitation, procurement, and utilization of Unmanned Systems, equipment, and technologies as applied to a variety of Naval mission tasks. These Unmanned Systems efforts may be initiated via Acquisition and Abbreviated Acquisition Programs conducted under the Defense Acquisition System for Acquisition Category (ACAT) and Non-ACAT Programs, and also such efforts as Technology Transfer Initiatives, Defense Acquisition Challenge Programs, and Technology Demonstrations under a variety of sponsors such as Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Office of Naval Research, US SOCOM, PEO LMW, PMS EOD, PMS 403, PMS 420, and PMS 495. The UUVs and unmanned systems comprise a variety of configurations (e.g., unmanned sea surface vehicles (USSV) and unmanned undersea vehicles (UUV)) and fulfill a variety of Naval tasks such as mine warfare (MIW), anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); operating from several types of platforms: Naval Special Clearance Team ONE (NSCT-1) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operating craft, Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Ships, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and various crafts of opportunity. ITT supports transition of these Unmanned Systems technologies from the Science and Technology community to acquisition to apply and tailor established techniques and procedures for technology transition initiatives, agreements, and plans. Provide a common source of experienced professional logistics, fielding, mission analysis and technology transition experts, and related support personnel to support Unmanned Systems development, transition and acquisition tasks that are on-going and planned at NSWC PC. Focus is to support transition of Unmanned Systems science and technology efforts at NSWC PC to government program offices via technology transition processes, and to support Unmanned Systems acquisition programs. Specific examples of programs supported are: Neutralization Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV-N), Battlespace Profiling Autonomous Undersea Vehicle, Remote Minehunting System, Surface Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Underwater Vehicle, Unmanned Undersea Vehicle-2, and Unmanned Sea Surface Vehicle MP-1 and MP-2, Unmanned Influence Sweep System, Remote Minehunting System, and LCS MIW Mission Packages. ITT provides personnel experienced in logistics support, technology transition and fielding support for program efforts sponsored by PMS EOD, PMS 403, PMS 420 and PMS 495. In Zone 6, our teammate Stanley provides a full range of administrative support. This includes word processing, data management, CMS custodian, and facility security officer. Stanley maintains the SPAWAR material management database. It is a password protected, web enabled database that synchronizes material receipt, management and shipping of all of the CP warehouses. Tables have been developed to estimate the requirement, produce the purchase order and allocate material upon receipt to work orders that produce kits and higher level assemblies.  Stanley provides all the senior management for the asset management and data management activities. The effort is led by an industrial engineer who is a Six Sigma Black Belt.  She is responsible for continuous process improvement. The senior asset manager is a graduate of the Defense Acquisition University in both procurement and logistics. Stanley has developed a pass word protected web enabled database that has allowed synchronization of the material management database at all of our locations. This allows program managers to have 24 hour a day real time visibility of all of their assets. Their facility is ISO 9001 certified and operates within the guidelines of the Stanley produced and government approved Program Management Plan and Facility Plan. Formal program reviews are held every six months. Stanley Manages $40M / year under over 100 task orders on an annual basis. Stanley provided SPAWAR with a ISO9001 registered facility within 9 months of award of contract. Stanley tasks are tracked and reported via EVM management system. Stanley developed a WEB portal for the automated storage of program data to include all CDRLs. Stanley provides SPAWAR Charleston a unified contractor team that provides best of breed solutions. Stanley is a full partner with SPAWAR with the development of enhanced capabilities and customers. This includes Stanley funded Lean events to increase efficiency and quality.