Promoting to the National Security Agency - A Case Study
By: nikky Howard
Submitted: 2010-06-07 03:29:06 | Word Count: 682
DPC Technologies was founded in 1988 and by 1993 was a supplier of high performance information technology product and services to the National Security Agency. At that time one among DPC's founders developed and implemented an aggressive plan to increase the company's footprint within the NSA. The goal was to become a trusted, reliable supplier in all major teams at the NSA and increase DPC's standing as a chief contractor.
When researching offered data relating to the NSA, a number of conclusions were reached:
NSA was a well funded technical leader within the Intelligence Community.
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NSA required the IT and IA merchandise and services DPC offered.
High barriers to entry (clearances, security, tight technical specifications) created an chance for DPC.
The NSA shopping for patterns included chance for tiny business.
Strategic Arrange
The strategic set up included eight steps:
Research and perceive the requirements and buying patterns of the program parts of the agency and Maryland Procurement Organization.
Unconditionally fulfill all commitments (never "walk away" from a downside).
Utilize the most effective contract vehicles.
Rent experienced, effective sales and support personnel that had the proper clearances and access to program elements.
Build an effective recruiting organization that might provide personnel to fulfill NSA specifications.
Strengthen relationships with key prime contractors.
Proactively dig up new business opportunities as solutions for agency requirements.
Revise the strategy to fulfill current conditions.
Performance Results
The set up created immediate and significant results. Revenue and profits doubled every year during the period 1994-98 and DPC became a well known and respected provider in the major teams of NSA. Additionally, DPC established itself as an necessary partner and teaming member for the Ground Breaker Project.
The Path to Ground Breaker
During the 1990's NSA determined that non mission vital IT efforts might be higher managed through outsourcing. Since the non-mission important IT needs of NSA were terribly massive, Ground Breaker became a significant effort. An integral half of the NSA Ground Breaker strategy was the use of the NSA existing talent pool of IT specialists already used by the agency.
As a initial step, NSA introduced the "Soft Landing" concept as a approach to utilize existing NSA IT talent through industrial outsourcing vehicles. The Soft Landing concept allowed existing NSA IT personnel the power to go away the agency and re-enter as a contracted employee. Since most NSA workers had no less than 30 years experience with NSA and government service, employee benefits became an import issue in the bid evaluation of bids for Soft Landing projects.
Soft Landing
There have been a complete of seven Soft Landing awards and massive prime contractors won the first two (DPC did not initially bid) DPC won the next four opportunities and have become a recognized contractor for this effort. DPC's strategy was to bid each Soft Landing RFP primarily based upon a tailored benefit program in addition to competitive prices. DPC conjointly invested in support personnel to ease the transition to the business world for the new employees. Word spread among the potential NSA employees that DPC was an enticing Soft Landing Contractor.
Interim Contracts
There were different, ancient contracts that DPC won in partnership with major prime contractors and, by the top of 1998, DPC was thought-about a valuable team mate for the Ground Breaker effort by a variety of prime contractors.
Sale to Northrop Grumman and also the Eagle Alliance
In 1999, DPC was sold to Northrop Grumman Corporation. An important part of the transaction was the payment by DPC of over $1m in retention bonuses for key DPC employees. These people were instrumental in the winning strategy for the Eagle Alliance consortium as a vehicle for the awarded Ground Breaker contract.
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