Organizations throughout the Department of Defense are challenged with accurately forecasting future mission needs, such as materiel demand forecasting, manpower and personnel needs, and aircraft availability. At present, forecasts are often hindered by the complex interrelational factors hidden in their organizational data and barriers to predictive modeling technologies.

Recognizing this challenge, NAVAIR PMA-271, product managers for the E-6B dual-mission aircraft, are taking a transformative first-step to develop an organic mission capability and aircraft availability forecasting platform that integrates and dissects the interdependencies of operational, sustainment, and programmatic data. This capability will provide PMA-271 with forward-looking, data-driven insights, enabling PMA 271 to make better informed decisions regarding its available resources, moving forward.

Forward Edge-AI, Inc., leveraging the KPMG Aperture advanced decision support offering to create a tailored forecasting and what if analysis capability specific to the E-6B fleet. This capability will be deployed into the NAVAIR IT infrastructure, at the classified and unclassified levels, with an appropriate user interface enabling PMA-271 stakeholders run and analyze alternative fleet management courses of action and inform strategic decision making.

While partnering with PMA-271 to develop a data analytics, modeling, and simulation capability, we developed advanced cost estimating methodologies heavily focused on flight machine maintenance and readiness. PMA-271 recognized the critical need for precision in cost estimates early on as aircraft maintenance intricacies and the demand for high readiness levels make it necessary for a comprehensive understanding in budgetary and financial implications.

We are currently establishing a robust data analytics framework geared towards maintenance budgets and fleet readiness cost estimations to support the enablement of resource allocation optimization, maintenance process streamlining, and overall readiness enhancement. The synergy between precise cost estimation and advanced analytics equips PMA-272 with the tools to allocate resources judiciously. By identifying cost drivers and understanding the impact of various scenarios through simulations, the organization can make informed decisions that optimize budget utilization, enhance maintenance efficiency, and elevate the overall readiness of the flight machines.

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Awarding Agency: National Science Foundation

Grant Numbers: AN 1938135, AN 2028451

Contractor Name: Forward Edge-AI, Inc.

Contractor Address: 10108 Carter Canyon, San Antonio, TX 78255

Expiration of SBIR Data: 01 December 2041

Protection Period: 20 years from award of contract on 01 December 2021

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