In today’s environment of tightening budgets, federal managers cannot afford to make poor Information Technology investments. Before designing budgets and signing contracts, managers need to understand the full costs, benefits, risks, and requirements of the systems they plan to invest in. When trial and error is simply not an option, Logpps is here to help. Using industry-leading tools such as PRICE Cost-Estimating Suite, Logapps provides comprehensive analytical support to federal IT acquisition programs. Through rigorous research and analysis, we generate executive-level business recommendations that facilitate informed decision-making. Full capabilities are listed in the matrix below.
| Cost Estimation | Decision Analysis | Software/Technology Analysis | Strategic Support Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life-Cycle Cost Estimates | Analysis of Alternatives | Functional Requirements | Communication and Presentation Tools |
| Independent Government Cost Estimates | Gap Analysis | Software Size | Training |
| Estimate at Complete (EAC)/Health Check | Business Case Analysis | Risk Analysis and Management | Knowledge Management |
| Trade Off Analysis | Use Case Modeling | ||
| IT Capacity Planning |
Logapps has worked with over 30 program offices across the federal government. Our clients approach us at many different stages in their IT program life cycle - some require full Life-Cycle Cost Estimates for modernization of legacy systems, whereas others need only to revise projected budgets or choose from amongst competing IT courses of action. We work closely with clients to help them understand the full costs, risks, and requirements of IT investments.
- Coast Guard
- Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agency (DHS)
- Customs and Border Protection Agency (DHS)
- Department of Veteran Affairs
- Internal Revenue Service
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization
From 2010-11, Logapps worked with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) to conduct a Life-Cycle Cost Estimate for modernizing the Student Exchange Visa Information System (SEVIS). ICE uses SEVIS to monitor the status of transfer students and exchange visitors in the United States. In 2010, ICE chose to update the system to better meet the agency’s needs and to leverage new technologies like biometrics for nonimmigrant identification.
Using industry-leading cost estimation tools and proven cost estimation techniques, Logapps generated a thorough analysis of the costs and labor efforts necessary to plan, acquire, and maintain the upgraded SEVIS system. Key outputs of the project included a Work Breakdown structure, risk and sensitivity analysis, and communications materials and presentations. With Logapps’ help, ICE has turned SEVIS into a system that supports a long-term vision of national security.
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Please forward your resume to: careers@logapps.comLogapps provides comprehensive support to federal Information Technology acquisition programs in the Washington, DC metro area. We simplify project management by helping managers plan and make decisions on Information Technology system and contractor investments. We specialize in analysis of high-technology components, large-scale programs, legacy-equipment upgrades, and system architectures. Our expert cost analysts review technical and programmatic data and conduct thorough research to generate reliable estimates of cost and risk, establish defendable budget projections, and make executive-level business recommendations.
As a small, diverse company and member of the US Small Business Administration, our foremost concerns are understanding and meeting client needs. Throughout the duration of each project, we maintain close contact with clients through regular business meetings and workshops. We give in-depth presentations on our progress, findings, and recommendations so that program managers can provide input and share ideas. Conveniently located in Falls Church, VA, and staffed by analysts with years of experience analyzing IT systems for federal agencies, we are a trusted name in the DC Metro region that provides innovative solutions customized to client priorities.
Ed Spriggs founded Logapps LLC in 1998. He has over 15 years of experience developing cost models, analysis of alternatives, cost-benefit analysis, contract negotiations support, and risk management services to the U. S. Navy, USCG, Army, Marine Corps, DHS, FAA, DISA, and other Federal and commercial clients. He is a Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) by the Society of Logistics Engineers (SOLE) and has delivered a variety of cost and risk analysis training to federal and commercial clients. Ed received a BA, Economics and MBA from the College of William & Mary.
Kevin McKeel, Managing Partner
Kevin McKeel has over 15 years of experience in Management Consulting, with a focus on
software requirements analysis and parametric cost modeling. He is a Certified Cost
Estimator/Analyst (CCE/A), SCEA and IFPUG member, and function point specialist. He
has led and delivered Life-Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates,
Analyses of Alternatives, and Business Case Analyses for a variety of federal and DoD
clients, including the IRS, US Coast Guard, Army, Navy, DHS, and TSA. He also has
delivered cost estimation and parametric training to a variety of Federal clients, and
frequently speaks at industry conferences. In 2005, Kevin was named PRICE Systems
Consultant of the Year. Kevin received a BBA in Finance from James Madison University
and an MBA from George Washington University. Kevin joined Logapps LLC in 2007.
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