Combining expertise and proven methodologies to optimize technology transition
Acquisition Systems Associates (ASA) is a defense engineering and systems acquisition consulting practice specializing in Department of Defense acquisition support, systems engineering, and technology transition. It helps government and defense clients navigate the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) to accelerate fielding of critical capabilities across domains including airborne ISR, armored ground vehicles, missile systems, and space vehicles. The practice leverages structured methodologies to transition technologies from concept to warfighter delivery.
Assists clients in navigating Department of Defense acquisition pathways, from requirements development to strategy execution.
Develops and refines program requirements, conducting capability integration and development support (JCIDS).
Designs strategies aligned with DoD Directive 5000.01 and Middle Tier of Acquisition guidelines to optimize transition.
Guides clients through the modern, decentralized pathways of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) to accelerate fielding.
Utilizes the Agile Integrated Methodology to Optimize System Transition (AimOST) to bridge the transition gap for technology projects.
Applies comprehensive systems engineering principles from concept development through to warfighter delivery.
Conducts mission area analysis and develops Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) to define functional requirements.
Develops structural use cases and architecture products in accordance with the Department of Defense Architecture Framework.
Evaluates and refines Systems Engineering Plans (SEP) to align technical programs with military objectives.
Accelerates technology transition by leading rapid prototyping activities and evaluating system readiness.
Assesses Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and Integration Readiness Levels (IRL) to evaluate system maturity.
Helps shape and respond to prototyping requirements within DoD consortiums such as the Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) and Vertical Lift Consortium (VLC).
Drives agile prototyping and rapid fielding to transition technology concepts into operational environments.
Provides project controls, risk management, and analytics to optimize program schedules, budgets, and operational performance.
Conducts schedule and quantitative risk analysis, including DCMA 14 Point Assessments and milestone variance reporting.
Supports test events, software defect analysis, and incident report tracking to ensure mission-ready software systems.
Develops cost estimates, supports Earned Value Management, and utilizes tools like PFATT for budget tracking.
Applies Lean Six Sigma principles and CMMI frameworks to streamline workflows and improve organizational performance.
Provides instructor-led educational programs and hands-on workshops to teach modern defense acquisition frameworks.
Delivers curriculum covering the intricacies of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework and Middle Tier of Acquisition pathways.
Defense · Aerospace · Government · Healthcare
Defense · 2021 · Client: US Army Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center
Supported the US Army Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center by assessing technologies and requirements to identify efficient Adaptive Acquisition pathways. Implemented seminars on Middle-Tier Acquisition (MTA) strategies and applied the Agile Integrated Methodology to Optimize System Transition (AimOST) framework to multiple projects.
Defense · 2021 · Client: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E))
Provided technical support for Prototyping and Experimentation (P&E) to identify, develop, and demonstrate multi-domain technologies. Developed and implemented the Planning, Financial, Analysis, Tracking Tool (PFATT) to support financial analysis.
Aerospace · 2021 · Client: 704 Test Group, Aerospace Survivability and Safety Office
Conducted survivability analysis supported by high fidelity modeling for the Aerospace Survivability and Safety Office under the 704 Test Group.
Defense · 2014 · Client: Modeling & Simulation Enterprise (MSE), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
Provided systems engineering and modeling and simulation (M&S) technical leadership across the Department of Defense. Co-developed a Simulation Interoperability Readiness Level framework to enable rapid mission rehearsal and reduce operational risk.