Past and Present Performance 

Thom Tech is a veteran owned small business with extensive experience in  Air Force depot maintenance and Department of Defense financial management systems.  We have a broad knowledge of both legacy and new systems, program/project management  systems required to support to Logistics and Financial business enterprise solutions.   Our background covers  financial analysis of numerous types of funds, system engineering for legacy and new systems, software design/development/testing/deployment, configuration management, and integration of Automated Identification Tools for depot maintenance.

Some of the experience highlights include such programs as Foreign Military Sales, Depot Maintenance and Production System (DMAPS); working with multiple services; working on various business process models; facilitation; SIT and SAT; interoperability testing; constant dialogue with Air Logistics Center users; conversion of financial business processes from old to new; performed numerous Accounting and Budget functions; and provided integration support of Automated Identification Tools for depot maintenance.  Combined knowledge and experience of  key personnel in depot maintenance and financial management systems is well in excess of 100 years.

Examples of Performance:

Interoperability Software Testing on DREP:

Thom Tech accomplished this effort within a laboratory environment of the Depot Repair Enhancement Program (DREP) and tested software as it was received from the vendor.  Test plans were prepared to indicate system being tested, required interface systems, test schedules, test environment(s), test resources (software/hardware), participating organizations, method(s) for maintaining requirements traceability, test procedures, and test reporting.  Software problem reports were prepared, coordinated through configuration management and requirements management before being forwarded to the Air force Material Command ( AFMC) Project Office. 

 Depot Maintenance Accounting and Production System (DMAPS):

Thom Tech provided Systems Engineering support to the government through analyzing technical problems at the project level and recommending/developing solutions compliant with Defense Infrastructure/Common Operating Environment (DII/COE) and AFMC Data Depot architectures, guidelines and standards.  We provided assurance of the compatibility, interoperability, and integration of all functional and physical interfaces from all providers as well as assured them that the system definition and design reflected the true requirements.  All documentation issued by the contractor and comments made thereto were under configuration management control to verify completeness and adherence to standards that are designed to provide for Chief Financial Officer (CFO) compliance.

• Thom Tech provided financial analysis for mapping the AFMC financial data from legacy systems to the applicable DMAPS system to include the Defense Industrial Fund Management System (DIFMS) software.  Test processes were designed and data was integrated into the fielded system.  Assistance was provided in preparing for the System Integration Test (SIT), the Site Acceptance Test (SAT), the related Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and the creation of related testing reports.  Thom Tech was assigned as test lead for Phase I of the DMAPS program.

• Thom Tech provided assistance to AFMC Logistics directorate to develop, prepare, and coordinate ICDs required to document interfaces between DMAPS, AFMC legacy systems, Non-AFMC related systems, the AFMC Data Depot (Q302), and the AFMC Data Mart (Q303). Prepared and presented information pertinent to all of the input and output interfaces, first and second generation, for the DMAPS suite of systems.

• Thom Tech provided support to the AFMC  community in utilizing a process model to document and update the functional capabilities of both the old and new business processes.  This was accomplished in a real-time and on-line atmosphere.

• Thom Tech assisted in reporting on program financial management-related data to senior Air Force decision-makers.  This was accomplished by obtaining, analyzing, and reporting on financial and non-financial data in order to assess the health of the program.  Presentation materials and reports were submitted to support HQ AFMC  management requirements.

• Thom Tech personnel assisted the government in reviewing the DMAPS budget and financial systems processes.  That required assisting them in establishing, implementing, maintaining, and updating ALC procedures to estimate, monitor, and report resources and budgets for the DMAPS programs.  That was effectively accomplished since our personnel were fully aware of the systems and procedures applicable to both the before and after DMAPS implementation.

• Thom Tech participated in the development and update of the finance, material, and production segments of the functional business process model.  That data model was built to reflect both the before and after scenarios of DMAPS and the impact it would have on the ALC daily operation.  This was a joint effort between the government, contractor personnel in the program management office, and the vendor for the software required to support data transfers into and out of both the new and old suite of systems.

• Thom Tech participated in facilitation of change management through staff assistance visits (SAV) to the Air Logistic Centers.  At these visits Thom Tech personnel addressed the changes in depot maintenance and financial business practices affecting production, material and financial specialties.  Thom Tech personnel assisted the ALC Maintenance, Finance and Budget personnel in understanding the relationships between funding through the Capital Purchases Program, and related depot programs. 

Depot Maintenance Modernization Program:

Thom Tech provided a full range of program management and acquisition support for software development, enhancement, implementation, and sustainment activities of the Logistics Information System Program Office (SPO).  Thom Tech supported configuration management activities including configuration status accounting, change control, configuration identification, and configuration audits on several depot maintenance and change management data systems.

Process Integration and Technology Insertion:

Thom Tech supported the supply management, depot maintenance processes, and supporting systems, as required to ensure a seamless flow of information.  We integrated current and future processes and evaluated system tools from an enterprise perspective. Thom Tech evaluated new technologies for their usefulness to the depot maintenance shop floor mechanic.  The automated identification technology revolved around a visible lack of user-friendly information technology interfaces that enhance the depot activity.

Financial Management Activities:

• Program Management.  Thom Tech provides program management, configuration management (CM), oversight, and both financial and functional analysis.

• Enterprise Planning.   Thom Tech provides analysis, planning, and financial support for the business enterprise. This includes performing day-to-day management of overall project operations that may involve groups of personnel at multiple locations. We organize, direct, and coordinate activities related to the business enterprise. This includes evaluating proposed solutions to determine technical feasibility, implementation and operation costs, and functional adequacy.  This was accomplished by the demonstration of a thorough knowledge of accounting, budget, performance, and tracking processes.

• Functional Support.  Thom Tech provides operations process expertise and develops solutions in functional/business areas covering logistics (supply, maintenance, transportation, distribution, munitions, plans and programs), budget/accounting/finance, civil engineering, acquisition logistics, acquisition management, or contracting.  Thom Tech has experienced personnel that have worked in literally every aspect of accounting, including individual timekeeping through job costing.

Thom Tech Technology Activities:  

• Depot Maintenance and Financial Management Expertise
• Acquiring/Testing/Deploying/Sustaining New Systems
• Configuration Management
• Process Modeling
• Requirements Analysis and System Design
• Technology Insertion
• Interoperability Software Testing

Other Capabilities:

Thom Tech personnel have been working in PMOs for several years doing a variety of tasks normally associated with program management functions.  Two examples of this are the DMMIS and DMAPS programs.  The JAD actions facilitated by Thom Tech personnel on PDMSS in still another example.

Thom Tech personnel have experience in the estimation and control of the cost and schedule but also in the related configuration management associated with the release of each government approved change.  Our personnel have worked in the PDMSS program office in MSG accomplishing this effort for several years. Two examples of this support are the estimates for the AFMC Integration Engine to correct deficiencies and to add improvements to assure compliance with the Chief financial Officers Act.  Also, Thom Tech assisted in the development of the Service Level Agreements required for DFAS TSO to provide the changes to the Defense Industrial Financial Management System. 

Thom Tech is accustomed to training non-technical personnel in the use of a computer system.  During the DMAPS implementation phase, the G072A system and all of the related functionality was absorbed.  One of the critical functions performed therein was the computation of end item sales prices for non-serialized items on permanent production numbers.  This functionality had been picked up by the Sales Price Generator (SPG) segment of the DMAPS Data Store.  All ALC personnel that were actively engaged in sales prices had to be trained on both the design and actual use of the new system.  Current support to the DMAPS PMO requires identification of training needs for each change to the Integration Engine (IE). Thom Tech staff has been involved in the training of functional users of computer systems over the past ten years. We have the capability to develop the course material requirements or deliver courses that have already been developed.

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