What We Do

Science and Technology

Science and Technology

Science and Technology

ATSI delivers mission-ready, full-spectrum Science & Technology (S&T) support services to DoD and other federal agencies — enabling informed decision-making, reducing transition risk, and accelerating the delivery of new capabilities to the field.

Our S&T Services Include:

Technology Transition & Acquisition Readiness

  • Identify, collect, and catalogue candidate S&T technologies — including technical capabilities, lifecycle cost estimates, and transition readiness parameters.

  • Assess technology maturity and transition risk using structured due-diligence frameworks.

  • Develop comprehensive business cases (cost, risk, and capability-based) to support transition decisions or potential acquisition programs.

  • Provide budgetary and financial management support for transition initiatives and acquisition planning.

Technical Coordination & Program Integration

  • Collaborate with technology developers, subject-matter experts (SMEs), acquisition program managers, requirements sponsors, and resource decision authorities.

  • Facilitate cross-office communication and coordination among S&T, engineering, acquisition, and requirements organizations to support seamless technology insertion.

  • Support development of program documentation — including briefing packages to senior leadership and, when required, memoranda of agreement (MOAs) or other governance documents.

Decision Support & Compliance-Oriented Documentation

  • Prepare clear, agency-ready deliverables such as technology assessments, transition plans, acquisition readiness reviews, and risk mitigation strategies.

  • Support compliance with DoD acquisition and engineering process standards, including systems engineering and technical data policies.

  • Provide structured support for documentation, reporting, and acquisition-governance processes to facilitate oversight and decision-making.

Why ATSI Is a Trusted Partner

  • Deep technical and acquisition expertise tailored to DoD S&T and transition programs.
  • Proven ability to balance technical insight, business-case rigor, budgetary discipline, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Flexibility to support early-stage technology assessments through acquisition initiation — giving agencies a single partner across the full spectrum of S&T transition.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Support

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Support

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Support

ATSI delivers comprehensive SBIR/STTR transition, commercialization, and business assistance services that help small businesses mature their technologies, understand government customer needs, and successfully pursue transition opportunities within DoD and other federal agencies. Our support combines structured business guidance, market research, and targeted mentoring to accelerate technology adoption and strengthen the success of participating firms.

Technology Transition & Commercialization Support

  • Provide a structured program of business assistance designed to help SBIR/STTR companies achieve transition goals.

  • Support the development of commercialization strategies, technology value propositions, and targeted transition plans.

  • Conduct comprehensive market research to identify transition targets, competitors, and pathways into government and prime contractor acquisition programs.

  • Assist companies in developing marketing materials—including capability briefs and pitch packages—to engage government stakeholders effectively.

One-on-One Business Mentoring & Consulting

  • Deliver individualized mentoring sessions focused on programmatic, technical, and business challenges affecting transition potential.

  • Guide small businesses on where and how to sell, aligning technology offerings with government mission needs and acquisition pathways.

  • Provide consulting on commercialization planning, pricing considerations, program alignment, and customer engagement strategies.

SBIR/STTR Policy, Training & Acquisition Environment Instruction

  • Offer mentoring and training on SBIR/STTR policies, program rules, and best practices throughout the lifecycle of awards.

  • Provide instruction on the dynamics of government and prime contractor relationships to help firms navigate partnership opportunities.

  • Educate participants on the DoD acquisition ecosystem, procurement processes, and policy considerations critical to successful technology transition.

Technology Showcasing & Exposure

  • Promote SBIR/STTR technologies through the Virtual Transition Marketplace (VTM)—an online environment for technology visibility and stakeholder engagement.

  • Support technology demonstrations and pitch engagements at the Navy Forum for SBIR/STTR Transition (Navy FST), including exhibit space, presentation preparation, and coaching.

Learn More

Please visit our SBIR/STTR support websites:
https://www.navystp.com
https://navyfst.com

For additional information, contact the ATSI SBIR/STTR Team at:
navystp@atsicorp.com

Financial Management & PPBE Support

Financial Management & PPBE Support

Financial Management & PPBE Support

ATSI delivers expert financial management, cost analysis, and PPBE support services that strengthen DoD organizations’ ability to plan, budget, and execute programs effectively. Our teams help leaders make informed, data-driven decisions and maintain compliance with federal requirements, enabling programs to meet mission priorities within fiscal constraints.

Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) Support

  • Provide full-spectrum support across all phases of the DoD PPBE process.

  • Assist organizations in developing, integrating, and validating program inputs throughout the planning and programming cycles.

  • Support budget formulation, justification, and execution activities to align resources with strategic, operational, and technical objectives.

  • Prepare documentation and analysis required for senior-level reviews and budget submissions.

POM Development & OMB Exhibit 300 Support

  • Develop and refine Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions, ensuring alignment with DoD priorities and fiscal guidance.

  • Support creation and updates to OMB Exhibit 300 business cases, ensuring compliance and accuracy in cost, risk, and performance reporting.

  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure programmatic, financial, and strategic data are synchronized and defensible.

Cost Estimating & Financial Analysis

  • Conduct detailed cost estimating and analysis for programs at all maturity levels.

  • Identify cost drivers, assess financial risks, and evaluate funding profiles to improve budget realism and program affordability.

  • Support economic analysis, lifecycle cost estimating, and cost-benefit evaluations for decision-making and acquisition milestones.

Acquisition Financial Support

  • Provide financial expertise to acquisition planning efforts, ensuring resources are aligned with program schedules and requirements.

  • Support execution tracking, funding allocation, and resource prioritization to enable programs to meet contractual and strategic goals.

  • Deliver financial reporting that supports milestone decisions, program reviews, and audit readiness.

Audit Preparation, Compliance & Reporting

  • Assist organizations in preparing for financial audits and meeting federal reporting requirements.

  • Support the documentation, internal controls, and corrective actions needed to ensure compliance with DoD and federal financial standards.

  • Analyze and reconcile financial data to enhance transparency and accountability.

Program Cost Forecasting & Execution Support

  • Project future program costs, including incentive structures, contract ceiling forecasts, annual spend rates, and other critical financial indicators.

  • Identify when contract ceilings or funding thresholds will be reached and provide options to mitigate funding shortfalls.

  • Deliver actionable financial insights that improve budget execution and enable proactive program management.

Cybersecurity Policy, Strategy & Portfolio Support

Cybersecurity Policy, Strategy & Portfolio Support

Cybersecurity Policy, Strategy & Portfolio Support

ATSI delivers expert cybersecurity policy, strategy, and governance support to DoD and Federal organizations. We help agencies strengthen cyber resilience, integrate cyber considerations into portfolio and program management, and ensure leadership has the information needed to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving threat environment.

Cyber Working Groups & Governance Support

  • Facilitate and participate in cybersecurity-focused working groups, steering committees, and cross-functional technical forums.

  • Coordinate stakeholders across engineering, policy, operations, and acquisition communities to align cyber priorities and actions.

  • Support development of governance structures that ensure cybersecurity considerations are integrated across programs and portfolios.

Cyber Strategy & Portfolio Management

  • Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, mission objectives, and DoD-level directives.

  • Incorporate cyber risk management principles into portfolio planning and oversight activities.

  • Assist leaders in prioritizing cybersecurity investments and capability needs based on mission impact and risk posture.

Cyber & Network Policy Development

  • Support the drafting, refinement, and implementation of cybersecurity, network operations, and information assurance policies.

  • Assist in translating technical requirements and DoD cyber standards into actionable organizational policies and procedures.

  • Align policy development with emerging federal and DoD guidance, including zero trust, cyber hygiene, and modernized network architectures.

Communications, IT & Cyber Policy Initiatives

  • Support DoD and Federal communications and IT policy initiatives, including modernization, interoperability, and digital transformation efforts.

  • Assist in evaluating policy impacts on programs, systems, and stakeholders to ensure consistent, mission-aligned implementation.

  • Provide research and analysis to support DoD CIO and service-level IT governance activities.

Cyber Decision Support & Executive Communications

  • Develop executive-level briefings, presentations, and decision papers on cyber and network policy issues.
  • Translate complex technical or policy topics into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders and decision makers.
  • Support the preparation of strategic messaging, situational updates, and policy recommendations for leadership engagements.
Program Management & Strategic Integration

Program Management & Strategic Integration

Program Management & Strategic Integration

ATSI provides comprehensive program management support that enables DoD and Federal organizations to plan effectively, execute efficiently, and achieve mission success. Our teams deliver the structure, governance, and analytical rigor required to manage complex programs and portfolios in dynamic operational environments.

Program Management & Operational Support

  • Provide full-spectrum program management services across planning, execution, oversight, and reporting.

  • Support development and monitoring of program schedules, milestones, resources, and performance metrics.

  • Assist with day-to-day program coordination and integration across functional and organizational boundaries.

Strategic Planning & Portfolio Alignment

  • Support long-range strategic planning to ensure programs align with organizational priorities, mission objectives, and fiscal constraints.

  • Deliver portfolio management support that helps leaders prioritize initiatives, assess investment strategies, and allocate resources effectively.

  • Evaluate program interdependencies to improve coherence and reduce risk across portfolios.

Risk Management & Business Process Improvement

  • Identify, assess, and track program risks, developing mitigation strategies aligned with DoD risk management practices.

  • Conduct business process evaluations to identify gaps, inefficiencies, or areas for modernization.

  • Develop improved processes, workflows, and governance structures to enhance program execution and organizational performance.

Policy Assessment, Compliance & Advisory Support

  • Review existing program policies and provide assessment, interpretation, and guidance to ensure compliance with DoD and Federal requirements.

  • Support policy development, coordination, and updates to maintain alignment with emerging directives and mission needs.

  • Assist program offices in preparing documentation for reviews, audits, and decision-making bodies.

Coordination, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Facilitate program communications, briefing development, and meeting coordination across leadership, stakeholders, and technical teams.

  • Develop executive-level presentations, decision papers, and strategic communications to support senior leadership engagement.

  • Provide support for working groups, integrated product teams (IPTs), and cross-functional program forums.

DOTMLPF-P Analysis & Capability Development

  • Conduct Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) assessments to identify capability gaps and inform modernization strategies.

  • Develop recommendations and implementation pathways that align with Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) processes.

  • Support capability development activities aimed at delivering improved operational effectiveness.

Systems Engineering

Systems Engineering

Systems Engineering

ATSI delivers systems engineering expertise tailored to the unique demands of DoD Science & Technology (S&T) programs. We support early-stage capability development, technology maturation, prototyping, and transition planning—helping government sponsors reduce technical risk and accelerate mission-relevant innovation.

Lifecycle Systems Engineering & Technical Oversight

 

  • Provide full lifecycle systems engineering support from concept development through demonstration, evaluation, and transition.

  • Translate mission needs into clear technical requirements and ensure traceability throughout design and development.

  • Conduct engineering analyses, technical assessments, and independent reviews to ensure solutions remain aligned with capability objectives.

  • Monitor development progress, evaluate contractor performance, and maintain technical baseline integrity.

Requirements Development, Prototyping & Experimentation

 

  • Support early-stage requirements definition, concept refinement, and technology feasibility evaluations.

  • Plan, coordinate, and assess prototype demonstrations, experimentation events, and risk-reduction activities.

  • Develop test methodologies, verification approaches, and data collection strategies for emerging technologies.

Cost, ROI & Decision Support Analysis

 

  • Conduct cost analyses, trade studies, and return-on-investment assessments to inform acquisition decisions and S&T investment strategies.

  • Evaluate technology alternatives using cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk criteria to guide leadership decision-making.

Technical Policy, Standards Compliance & Integration Planning

 

  • Review and interpret DoD, Joint, and Service-specific technical policies and standards to ensure program compliance.

  • Support development of interface definitions, integration approaches, and transition strategies that align emerging technologies with existing or future mission architectures.

  • Ensure interoperability, cybersecurity considerations, and mission suitability are incorporated early in the engineering process.

Enterprise & Mission Alignment

 

  • Support alignment of S&T activities with higher-level mission objectives, capability portfolios, and modernization priorities.
  • Develop technical roadmaps that articulate technology maturation paths, integration dependencies, and transition opportunities.

  • Collaborate with Program Offices, laboratories, and operational stakeholders to ensure emerging technologies address validated mission needs.

Privacy Act (PA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Privacy Act (PA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Privacy Act (PA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

ATSI provides the Department of Defense and Federal Agencies with comprehensive Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) support services, including:

  • Experienced FOIA/PA Specialists with the expertise required to support complex and sensitive information requests.

  • FOIA backlog reduction support tailored to help agencies meet statutory timelines and organizational objectives.

  • Execution and documentation of searches to identify responsive records across systems, directorates, and program offices.

  • Professional communication with requesters, stakeholders, and government personnel throughout the FOIA/PA process.

  • Tasking and coordination with program offices to collect, validate, and deliver responsive materials.

  • Review and analysis of responsive documents for accuracy, relevance, sensitivity, and releasability.

  • Application of FOIA exemptions and Privacy Act provisions in accordance with governing laws, regulations, and agency policy.

  • Preparation of final response packages and release determinations for requester delivery.

  • Review and editing of SORNs, Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTA), and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) to ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements.

  • Clear, effective communication across government components, state organizations, non-profits, contractors, and public interest groups.

  • Compliance guidance on FOIA, Privacy Act, and related regulatory and policy frameworks.