TOOLS AND METHODS

LMI was founded to bring the most talented and creative minds to bear on solving the government’s most complex problems. Not only does this mean having the ability to understand the way things are, but also to see how they could be. Over the years, we have created many tools, models, and methods to help move new ideas related to the acquisition community into action:

ASSET™

This web-based tool simplifies source selection and enables clients to search key contract documents, score proposals, generate questions, and monitor the progress of evaluators. ASSET also provides an audit trail that can help clients defend against bid protests.

Action workshops for performance-based services acquisition

This approach combines training and hands-on experience to help develop Performance-Based Services Acquisition work products.

Air Carrier Investment Model

This economic model of the U.S. air transportation system estimates airline costs, fares, and employment; also available in a European version (Euro-ACIM).

General activity networks

This method analyzes the distribution of schedule time for development and acquisition programs.

Integrated Performance and Cost Model

This method integrates cost and performance models, enabling cost-performance tradeoffs to be performed much earlier in the acquisition cycle.

LMINET - National Airspace system model

Our network queuing model of the National Airspace System estimates capacity, delay, and system throughput at 3,000 airports and 1,000 air traffic control sectors.

Rayleigh Analyzer™

This tool applies statistical techniques to actual cost of work performed to generate estimates of final cost and time for completion of development programs.

STATE-OF-THE-ART SURVEYING

Using the latest data collection technology and methods, our proven approach integrates statistical sample design and sound data analysis to produce clear, thorough, and practical reports for management action. The associated web survey tracking tool offers unique flexibility, permitting easily customized and quickly deployable survey instruments.

Cost Analyst’s Companion

Written by LMI's Dr. David Lee, this publication is considered the leading and definitive source for cost analysis.