Transcript Kickoff Presentation for Sigmatech OPM TMA Partners.

OPM TMA Kickoff
August 2008
OPM TMA Contract Description
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OPM TMA, an ID/IQ contract, was awarded to Sigmatech
by the Office of Personnel Management on 29 October
2007 for a period of five years whose sole purpose is to
create a comprehensive, end-to-end service model that
Government agencies will find responsive to their needs.
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Type of work required includes: analysis, design,
development implementation, and evaluation of customized
training programs, job aids, and enterprise-wide
performance support strategies and tools.
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Examples of products to be delivered include: classroom
based training materials, print-based instructional materials,
CBT, WBT, blended learning solutions, and learning,
management and information systems development.
Sigmatech Proprietary
TMA: Who We Are
• Established in 1982 as a reimbursable
program in OPM
• Contract vehicle for quick access to privatesector contractors with expertise in
developing and implementing learning and
human capital solutions
• Current contract period is through 3/31/12
• Manage 550+ projects annually
• Support 140+ government customers
OPM TMA
• Current OPM HQ staff of 25, includes a Leadership
Team, 14 Project Managers and 2 Ordering Officers
• Regional staff includes 2 Project Managers and 1
Program Assistant in Philadelphia
• 32 pre-qualified commercial partners
• Senior Performance Consultant under contract
• Realized Inter-Agency Agreement (IAA) funding for FY
2007 was approximately $195M
OPM TMA Benefits
Feature: Simplified Procurement Process
 Benefit: “Speed-to-Mission” Results
Feature: Flexible Funding Arrangements
 Benefit: Manage Large Projects over Multiple
Fiscal Years
Feature: Comprehensive Contract and Project
Administration
 Benefit: Paperwork Pain Relief
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OPM TMA Prime Contractors
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Allen Corporation of America, Inc.
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Information Experts, Inc.
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Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
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Kadix Systems, LLC
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C2 Technologies, Inc.
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Karta Technologies, Inc.
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Carney Interactive, Inc.
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Performance Technologies
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Colleague-Consulting, LLC
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PerformTech, Inc.
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Computer Science Corporation
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Perot Systems Government
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Deloitte Consulting, Inc.
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Services, Inc.
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General Dynamics
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PowerTrain, Inc.
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Human Technology, Inc.
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Serco, Inc.
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HumRRO
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SI International, Inc.
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IBM
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SRA International, Inc.
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ICF International, Inc.
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Techniques.org
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Windwalker Corporation
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UNITECH
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Vertex Solutions, Inc.
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OPM TMA Accomplishments
• Won our first task competition! Successful oral
presentation to FDA within a week.
– Three tasks added to original SOO
• Presented Capabilities Briefing to OPM Project
Managers
• Met with OPM TMA Project Managers Individually
• Initial contact with all Sigmatech Partners to Discuss
Capabilities and Answer Questions
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What’s Next for Sigmatech
• Manage Tasks
• Visit Partner Sites in preparation for future bids
• Identify potential customers to bring to the contract
• Continue to visit OPM regularly to stay on PMs radar
• Update OPM Website for Potential Customers
• Establish Support Web Site for Partners
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Sigmatech Corporate Profile
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Aerospace technical services and information technology corporation
Incorporated 14 July, 1986
Employee-owned
Diversified Government and commercial customers
Small business with $30M in annual revenue
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Why Sigmatech?
• Small business with large company capabilities
• Proven corporate business tools and skills
• Division dedicated to e-learning
• Custom collaborative development
environment – SigmaRapid®
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Proven Capability as a Prime Contractor
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Basis of Our Success
• Senior leadership is engaged
• History of customer satisfaction
• Mature corporate processes
• Dedicated Team
• The right skills and tools
• Ability to rapidly augment Team
• Ethics and integrity are never compromised
Responsive to Customer Needs
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SIGMAinteractive Technologies
Award Winning
Awards for our work over the past eleven years include:
• Four (4) Gold CINDY (Cinema in Industry) Awards
• Silver AXIEM Award (Interactive Media Category) for
Excellence in Electronic Media
• Honda Star Supplier Award
• Macromedia People’s Choice Award Nominee
• Huntsville Small Business of the Year Finalist
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SIGMAinteractive Technologies
Recognized Excellence
Sigmatech developed products
displayed on the back of the box
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SIGMAinteractive Technologies
E-Learning
Knowledge
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SMEs
Books
Manuals
Etc.
Digital Media
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Text
Graphics
Animation
Audio
Video
Professional Products:
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Technology
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HTML, LAMP
Macromedia
Streaming
QTVR
X3D
Instructional
Design
One Stop Shop
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Computer Based Training
Web Based Training
Interactive Courseware
Other
Web Development
• Web application development
• Web-searchable databases
• Relational database development and
management
• Website development
• GUI design
• Performance testing, usability testing
• Section 508 compliance
SIGMAinteractive Demos
http://www.sigmatech.com/opm/tl/tl_sample1.htm
http://www.sigmatech.com/opm/tl/tl_sample2.htm
http://www.sigmatech.com/opm/tl/tl_sample3.htm
http://www.sigmatech.com/opm/hc/hcs_sample2.htm
http://www.sigmatech.com/opm/hc/hcs_sample1.htm
http://www.sigmatech.com/opm/hc/hcs_sample3.htm
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SIGMAinteractive Technologies
SigmaRapid is a web-based collabrative software tool
for developing e-learning / e-commerce products
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SIGMAinteractive Technologies
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Shared communication among stakeholders
Bug and Change Tracking
Reporting
Version control
Documentation
Staging Applications
http://www.sigmarapid.com/opmTaskOrders
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Quality Control Process
• Build quality into our products
– ADDIEMM software systems engineering
– SCORM compliance
– 508 compliance
• Independently assure quality
– Sigmatech products
– Subcontractor products
• Concurrence in project plan and
subcontractors quality process
• Periodic surveillance
• Participation in BETA review process
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SIGMAinteractive Technologies
Quality Process
Quality Management
Developer
Technical Quality
Quality Planning
Instructional Quality
Quality Assurance
Mechanical Quality
Quality Control
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Sigmatech Operations
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Sigmatech Operations Approach
Andy Pasternak
• OPM/TMA Program Manager
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100% Dedicated to OPM TMA
Leads the Washington Office
Primary Sigmatech POC
Responsible for development and
delivery of all products
• Qualifications
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23 years of instructional design experience
MS in Education/Teacher certification
Nine years classroom instruction and training
TS/SCI security clearance
• Experience
– Managed/lead large scale projects
– Senior Manager for Pal-Tech’s support to OPM
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Sigmatech Operations Approach
Toni Sepulveda
• Customer Representative
– Business Development
– Alternate Customer Point of Contact
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26 years experience in program and personnel management
Business development
Contracts
Customer relations
Quality Assurance
TS Clearance
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Government and commercial sectors
Executive VP for Digital Fusion
VP and GM for L3 Communications
Senior Associate to the President for Customer Relations
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Sigmatech OPM Team
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AO Concepts
BP-Tech, LLC
Gray-Research
HGM Management and Technologies,
Inc.
KPMG
L3/SY Coleman Corporation
Learn.Net
Miltec
North American Management
Pal-Tech
Simpler Consulting
Tec-Masters, Inc. (TMI)
Technicolor
Xerox
Xtria
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Seamless Integrated Team
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Sigmatech OPM Team
• Team members need to keep their Capabilities Matrix
information current
• When we are invited to a Task Order Competition (TOC).
We will notify team members and gauge interest in the
opportunity
• We will partner with team members to determine which
team members have capabilities
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• Team Members should pre-register for opportunities to
receive first consideration for tasking
Sigmatech OPM Team
Pre-registration requirements are:
– Opportunity is well defined
– Client is being actively marketed for the
opportunity and/or is a current customer
– Must be accomplished prior to draft/formal
announcement of a TOC
– Team Member has existing capability and
resources to support opportunity
– Customers may bring business formerly
conducted under another contract vehicle to
TMA for re-competition
Task Order Competition
For Straight Pass Through Proposals Sigmatech will:
•Provide advice and assistance
•Perform a Quality Control review of the proposal
•Complete and package the final submission
Task Order Competition
OPM Selects Contractors for TOC based upon:
– Capabilities Manuals
– Client Agency’s Recommendation
– Contractor’s Knowledge of the Agency
– Contractor’s Related Past Performance
– Client Agency’s Budget
– Other Relevant Factors
Note: Initially, at least one Contractor new to the business
line will be invited to participate in each TOC.
Task Order Competition
OPM Prepares TOC Invitations to Include:
– Name of Client Agency
– TOC Date, Time, and Location
– Length of presentation
– Transmittal method for various documents, as
appropriate
• Statement of Objectives (SOO)
• Statement of Requirements (SOR)
• Additional documents
– Unique Evaluation Factors for TOC
– Contractors invited to participate in a TOC will
be told if the competition includes an incumbent
contractor
Task Order Competition
Contractor should:
• Research client agency
• Assemble project team
• Develop presentation (PowerPoint)
• Update staff resumes
• Provide printed copies of materials for clients
• Provide electronic copy of materials for TMA
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• Determine equipment needs
Task Order Competition
TOC Format:
• Corporate and technical capabilities
• Understanding work requirements
• Technical approach
• Subject matter knowledge
• Key staff and resources
• Past performance
• Cost estimate
• Questions
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Task Order Competition
• Understanding the Work Requirements
– Research Client Organization
– Don’t Just Parrot the SOO/SOR
– Validate Assumptions
• Technical Approach
– Keep it Simple
– Solutions that Meet SOO/SOR
Requirements
– Methodology Linked to Past Successes
Task Order Competition
Subject-Matter Knowledge
– Internal Experts or Individuals Who Understand the
Discipline
– Teaming Partners/SMEs Already Under Contract
Key Staff Resources
– Key Team Members in Room, Especially Project
Manager
– Consider Size and Diversity of Team
– Not Everyone Required to Present
– Include Slide with Proposed Project Team
– Team Dynamics are Important
– No Bait and Switch
Task Order Competition
Past Performance
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Similar Projects/Products
Quality Samples/Demos with a
Connection
Prototype Works Well
Cost
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Written estimate or range, not firm price
Allows comparison among contractors
Include description, justification and
assumptions
Task Order Competition
Quality of Presentation
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Demonstrated genuine interest
Quality of slides and materials
Speakers were articulate and highly
engaged with one another and client
Project Management
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Kick-off Meeting
Management Plan
Management Plan Review
Project Management Plan is approved
Task Orders are issued according to Plan
schedule
• Invoices and Deliverables
• Monthly Reporting
What is the process?
• A Deliverable Receipt Form (DRF) will accompany work
and task orders generated by TMA and sent to the TMA
prime contractor
• Contractor includes a DRF with the deliverable to the
Client
• Client completes (sign and date) and returns the DRF to
Contractor
• If the deliverable is accepted, the Contractor submits an
original proper invoice and completed DRF to Chief
Financial Officer (CFO) and a copy of the proper invoice
with the completed DRF to TMA
• Once the TMA project manager has validated both the
invoice and the DRF, payment will be authorized
Contact Info
• Contact the TMA Contract Officer
Representative (COR) at (202) 606-5256 for
invoice inquiries (ex: receipt of invoice and
payment status, etc…)
• The COR will provide the requested information
or direct you to the CFO point of contact (POC)
in a timely manner
Conclusion
Sigmatech
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Proven provider of quality training systems
– Top Performing Small Business
– Outstanding E-Learning Capabilities
– Proven Prime Contractor
• Team provides a full spectrum of training
development capabilities
Sigmatech is Ready to Meet OPM’s Customer Requirements in a Timely and
Cost Effective Manner with Quality Performance and Services
For further information, please contact
Jack Conway, President
Andy Pasternak
Toni Sepulveda
Sigmatech, Inc.
PM for OPM TMA
Customer Representative
4901-C
Corporate
Drive
(703) 785-2600
for OPM TMA
Huntsville, AL 35805
(703) 416-0003 x103
(703) 338-0423
[email protected]
[email protected]
Telephone: (256) 382-1188
www.sigmatech.com
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