Capability Statement
Mission
Empowering homeland security and defense stakeholders with rapid, high-impact insights and strategies. We specialize in program management, test & evaluation (T&E) planning, and acquisition advisory services aimed at minimizing risks and accelerating mission success. Our commitment is to deliver relevant, actionable information—no fluff, just results.
Core Capabilities
- Rapid Tech Scouting & Prioritization: Fast, mission-focused identification and evaluation of candidate solutions with clear, actionable next-step recommendations.
- Prototype to field demonstration T&E Planning: Practical test plans, objective metrics, and realistic scenarios designed to de-risk field trials and speed capability transition.
- Acquisition Pathway Advisory: Tailored acquisition strategies (FAR and Non-FAR options), contract vehicle guidance, and procurement roadmaps.
- Program Management & Interim Leadership: Senior-level (Major Defense & Homeland Security) PM and COR experience to lead programs, augment program offices, or provide execution advisory.
- Transition & Sustainment Risk Assessment: Security, sustainment, and operational integration analysis to ensure long-term mission viability.
Differentiators
- Rapid Delivery Model: Proven ability to deliver actionable market research and implementation strategies quickly (e.g., seven various scope summaries delivered in 12 weeks).
- Operationally Proven: Direct program impacts across six rapid prototype efforts, including T&E follow-ons via CRADAs with traditional and nontraditional OEMs.
- Senior Cleared Leadership: DAWIA PM Level III, DHS FAC-P/PM, and Senior COR certifications. Cleared personnel with over 30 years of operational leadership.
- Small Business Agility: SDVOSB pending (VetCert). Flexible subcontracting and teaming options for prime contractors.
Representative Services & Typical Deliverables
Competitive pricing model available upon request
- Discovery Pilot (2–4 hours): Prioritized solution shortlist and defined next steps. (Deliverable: < 1 week)
- Rapid Scouting Sprint (2–3 weeks): Detailed scouting report, vendor capability matrix, and recommended acquisition pathway.
- T&E Plan: Comprehensive plan including metrics, test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and resource plan.
- Program Advisory & Interim PM: Day-rate or retainer for on-demand program leadership and acquisition execution support.
Past Performance & Impact
- Planned and executed multiple short-notice engagements, including technology demonstrations and rapid prototyping, that successfully converted to formal projects/programs or special purpose procurements.
- Redacted case narratives and detailed past performance available upon request.
Testimonial: "Earl’s assistance, guidance, and advocacy were instrumental in advancing multiple prototype efforts. His subject-matter expertise and hands-on support across six separate efforts helped the program team navigate acquisition options and stakeholder coordination, directly contributing to a major milestone for the component."