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FSI has been involved in projects all over the world and for many services in the US military as well as solving highly technical IT problems for our commercial clients. The following are examples of how FSI can become an integrated member of your organizations team and help you solve your technological problems on land, in the air or under the sea. From the rugged African coasts to the wilds of your downtown financial district, FSI has the team for you that includes high-quality, hard-working engineers that know the technology of today and the future.

Case Study - Coastal Surveillance - Bangladesh

servers border and coastal surveillance system

Forward Slope designed and implemented border and coastal surveillance systems as the prime contractor to the US Navy Program Executive Office C4I's, PMW 740 International C4I Integration Program Office. All systems are for international locations including numerous African nations, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh and are part of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Domain Awareness program.

The border and coastal surveillance systems are comprised of national and regional command centers, associated radars, sensors, and software as well as facility improvement. All locations are remote and have their own unique issues from terrain to power grid dependability. Each system installed via the Border and Coastal Surveillance (BCS) program will improve vessel tracking, anomaly detection, enhance maritime interception operations, and provide increased security to the world's major shipping lanes, transportation hubs, and critical infrastructure points. The BCS is also designed to foster improved data sharing between the United States, and its Allies as well as national and regional partners within the host nation.

Case Study - Coastal Surveillance - Bulgaria

Forward Slope designed and implemented border and coastal surveillance systems as the prime contractor to the US Navy Program Executive Office C4I's, PMW 740 International C4I Integration Program Office. All systems are for international locations including numerous African nations, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh and are part of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Domain Awareness program.

The border and coastal surveillance systems are comprised of national and regional command centers, associated radars, sensors, and software as well as facility improvement. All locations are remote and have their own unique issues from terrain to power grid dependability. Each system installed via the Border and Coastal Surveillance (BCS) program will improve vessel tracking, anomaly detection, enhance maritime interception operations, and provide increased security to the world's major shipping lanes, transportation hubs, and critical infrastructure points. The BCS is also designed to foster improved data sharing between the United States, and its Allies as well as national and regional partners within the host nation.

Case Study - Coastal Surveillance - Cameroon

antenna tower, border and coastal surveillance systems

Forward Slope designed and implemented border and coastal surveillance systems as the prime contractor to the US Navy Program Executive Office C4I's, PMW 740 International C4I Integration Program Office. All systems are for international locations including numerous African nations, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh and are part of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Domain Awareness program.

The border and coastal surveillance systems are comprised of national and regional command centers, associated radars, sensors, and software as well as facility improvement. All locations are remote and have their own unique issues from terrain to power grid dependability. Each system installed via the Border and Coastal Surveillance (BCS) program will improve vessel tracking, anomaly detection, enhance maritime interception operations and provide increased security to the world's major shipping lanes, transportation hubs and critical infrastructure points. The BCS is also designed to foster improved data sharing between the United States, and its Allies as well as national and regional partners within the host nation.

Case Study - Coastal Surveillance - Gabon

Radar and Antenna Installation for Coastal Surveillance System

Forward Slope designed and implemented border and coastal surveillance systems as the prime contractor to the US Navy Program Executive Office C4I's, PMW 740 International C4I Integration Program Office. All systems are for international locations including numerous African nations, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh and are part of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Domain Awareness program.

The border and coastal surveillance systems are comprised of national and regional command centers, associated radars, sensors, and software as well as facility improvement. All locations are remote and have their own unique issues from terrain to power grid dependability. Each system installed via the Border and Coastal Surveillance (BCS) program will improve vessel tracking, anomaly detection, enhance maritime interception operations and provide increased security to the world's major shipping lanes, transportation hubs and critical infrastructure points. The BCS is also designed to foster improved data sharing between the United States, and its Allies as well as national and regional partners within the host nation.

Case Study - Coastal Surveillance - Maldives

antenna tower, border and coastal surveillance systems

Forward Slope designed and implemented border and coastal surveillance systems as the prime contractor to the US Navy Program Executive Office C4I's, PMW 740 International C4I Integration Program Office. All systems are for international locations including numerous African nations, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh and are part of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Domain Awareness program.

The border and coastal surveillance systems are comprised of national and regional command centers, associated radars, sensors, and software as well as facility improvement. All locations are remote and have their own unique issues from terrain to power grid dependability. Each system installed via the Border and Coastal Surveillance (BCS) program will improve vessel tracking, anomaly detection, enhance maritime interception operations and provide increased security to the world's major shipping lanes, transportation hubs and critical infrastructure points. The BCS is also designed to foster improved data sharing between the United States, and its Allies as well as national and regional partners within the host nation.

Case Study - Coastal Surveillance - Mauritius

Operations center border control coastal surveillance

Forward Slope designed and implemented border and coastal surveillance systems as the prime contractor to the US Navy Program Executive Office C4I's, PMW 740 International C4I Integration Program Office. All systems are for international locations including numerous African nations, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh and are part of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Domain Awareness program.

The border and coastal surveillance systems are comprised of national and regional command centers, associated radars, sensors, and software as well as facility improvement. All locations are remote and have their own unique issues from terrain to power grid dependability. Each system installed via the Border and Coastal Surveillance (BCS) program will improve vessel tracking, anomaly detection, enhance maritime interception operations and provide increased security to the world's major shipping lanes, transportation hubs and critical infrastructure points. The BCS is also designed to foster improved data sharing between the United States, and its Allies as well as national and regional partners within the host nation.

Case Study - Coastal Surveillance - Mozambique

Radar Installation for Coastal Surveillance System

Forward Slope designed and implemented border and coastal surveillance systems as the prime contractor to the US Navy Program Executive Office C4I's, PMW 740 International C4I Integration Program Office. All systems are for international locations including numerous African nations, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh and are part of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Domain Awareness program.

The border and coastal surveillance systems are comprised of national and regional command centers, associated radars, sensors, and software as well as facility improvement. All locations are remote and have their own unique issues from terrain to power grid dependability. Each system installed via the Border and Coastal Surveillance (BCS) program will improve vessel tracking, anomaly detection, enhance maritime interception operations and provide increased security to the world's major shipping lanes, transportation hubs and critical infrastructure points. The BCS is also designed to foster improved data sharing between the United States, and its Allies as well as national and regional partners within the host nation.

Case Study - Coastal Surveillance - Senegal

Radar Installation for Coastal Surveillance System

Forward Slope designed and implemented border and coastal surveillance systems as the prime contractor to the US Navy Program Executive Office C4I's, PMW 740 International C4I Integration Program Office. All systems are for international locations including numerous African nations, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh and are part of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Domain Awareness program.

The border and coastal surveillance systems are comprised of national and regional command centers, associated radars, sensors, and software as well as facility improvement. All locations are remote and have their own unique issues from terrain to power grid dependability. Each system installed via the Border and Coastal Surveillance (BCS) program will improve vessel tracking, anomaly detection, enhance maritime interception operations and provide increased security to the world's major shipping lanes, transportation hubs and critical infrastructure points. The BCS is also designed to foster improved data sharing between the United States, and its Allies as well as national and regional partners within the host nation.

Case Study - Coastal Surveillance - Seychelles

Operations center border control coastal surveillance

Forward Slope designed and implemented border and coastal surveillance systems as the prime contractor to the US Navy Program Executive Office C4I's, PMW 740 International C4I Integration Program Office. All systems are for international locations including numerous African nations, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh and are part of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Domain Awareness program.

The border and coastal surveillance systems are comprised of national and regional command centers, associated radars, sensors, and software as well as facility improvement. All locations are remote and have their own unique issues from terrain to power grid dependability. Each system installed via the Border and Coastal Surveillance (BCS) program will improve vessel tracking, anomaly detection, enhance maritime interception operations and provide increased security to the world's major shipping lanes, transportation hubs and critical infrastructure points. The BCS is also designed to foster improved data sharing between the United States, and its Allies as well as national and regional partners within the host nation.

Case Study - Coastal Surveillance - Sierra Leone

Radar Installation for Coastal Surveillance System

Forward Slope designed and implemented border and coastal surveillance systems as the prime contractor to the US Navy Program Executive Office C4I's, PMW 740 International C4I Integration Program Office. All systems are for international locations including numerous African nations, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh and are part of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Domain Awareness program.

The border and coastal surveillance systems are comprised of national and regional command centers, associated radars, sensors, and software as well as facility improvement. All locations are remote and have their own unique issues from terrain to power grid dependability. Each system installed via the Border and Coastal Surveillance (BCS) program will improve vessel tracking, anomaly detection, enhance maritime interception operations and provide increased security to the world's major shipping lanes, transportation hubs and critical infrastructure points. The BCS is also designed to foster improved data sharing between the United States, and its Allies as well as national and regional partners within the host nation.

Case Study - Coastal Surveillance - Tanzania

Radar Installation for Coastal Surveillance System

Forward Slope designed and implemented border and coastal surveillance systems as the prime contractor to the US Navy Program Executive Office C4I's, PMW 740 International C4I Integration Program Office. All systems are for international locations including numerous African nations, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh and are part of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Domain Awareness program.

The border and coastal surveillance systems are comprised of national and regional command centers, associated radars, sensors, and software as well as facility improvement. All locations are remote and have their own unique issues from terrain to power grid dependability. Each system installed via the Border and Coastal Surveillance (BCS) program will improve vessel tracking, anomaly detection, enhance maritime interception operations and provide increased security to the world's major shipping lanes, transportation hubs and critical infrastructure points. The BCS is also designed to foster improved data sharing between the United States, and its Allies as well as national and regional partners within the host nation.

Case Study - Coastal Surveillance - Uganda

Mobile maritime surveillance system border and coastal surveillance system

Forward Slope designed and implemented border and coastal surveillance systems as the prime contractor to the US Navy Program Executive Office C4I's, PMW 740 International C4I Integration Program Office. All systems are for international locations including numerous African nations, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh and are part of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Domain Awareness program.

The border and coastal surveillance systems are comprised of national and regional command centers, associated radars, sensors, and software as well as facility improvement. All locations are remote and have their own unique issues from terrain to power grid dependability. Each system installed via the Border and Coastal Surveillance (BCS) program will improve vessel tracking, anomaly detection, enhance maritime interception operations and provide increased security to the world's major shipping lanes, transportation hubs and critical infrastructure points. The BCS is also designed to foster improved data sharing between the United States, and its Allies as well as national and regional partners within the host nation.

Case Study - Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)

FSI has provided Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) support to a variety of clients within the Department of Defense and commercial areas. Of note, the FSI CPI team adheres to a “holistic” approach to process improvement, and this approach drives FSI, as we work with our clients, to improve cost, schedule, and performance objectives. The FSI “holistic” approach is not based upon a specific model or methodology, but more importantly, is driven by aligning the most applicable models or methodologies in order to optimize organizational improvement. Within FSI, our CPI team includes American Society for Quality (ASQ) certified Six Sigma Black Belts / Six Sigma Green Belts, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Experts, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) subject matter experts, and ASQ certified Reliability Engineers.   

FSI CPI personnel have supported projects that have contributed to cost savings, cost avoidance, cycle time reduction, and process waste elimination for both operational and engineering related activities. For example, a project for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) resulted in over $3 million dollars in savings.Through the use of two CPI models (CMMI, ITIL), and a CPI methodology (Lean Six Sigma), our team leveraged emerging technology and data consolidation in order to reduce the number of disparate software applications by 80% (19 to 4).

Overall, FSI CPI projects have won multiple awards, including the California Team Excellence Award, International Team Excellence Award for Best Use of Emerging Technology, and the Department of Navy Information Management/ Information Technology Excellence Award. 

Case Study - Custom Software Development for Mortgage Capital Management

Mortgage Capital Management (MCM) provides pipeline risk management, secondary marketing consulting, servicing valuation, trading, and hedging services for mortgage bankers. MCM enables its clients to increase profits and reduce earnings volatility by applying sophisticated, proven analytical techniques and modeling and execution practices developed through close to 40 years of successful mortgage banking experience by its principals.

FSI was tasked with converting the sophisticated Excel-based mathematical models that MCM relies on into a complete, modern Microsoft SQL Server-backed, Web Services-based solution. After the successful completion of the project on-time and within budget, FSI continues to provide custom software development services to maintain and enhance the system, constantly developing new features pivotal to MCM’s continued success.                       

Case Study - Database Applications

Neal Electric provides high quality electrical services to clients of various sizes and in various industries. The primary Neal Electric business groups generate over a thousand job estimates per year, many of which become successfully Neal-managed projects. Neal Electric was relying on an Excel and paper-based business workflow for its job estimation and tracking process. FSI was tasked with creating an advanced database-driven software system to replace the manual, Excel-based bid management and tracking process. 

Case Study - Engineering Services

FSI provides Engineering Support Services to the Undersea Integration Program Office. As the prime contractor, FSI provides a range of engineering services to include technical document development, reliability engineering, risk management, design, development, testing, certification, and accreditation. For example, FSI provides technical engineering expertise for a host of undersea warfare systems to include the OE-538 Increment 2, BRR-6 Buoy System, Submarine High Data Rate antenna programs, and systems engineering and integration for the Common Submarine Radio Room. Within Reliability Engineering, FSI collects all Reliability Maintainability Availability (RMA) data and analyzes it for tracking reliability growth and reliability projection/prediction performance of the systems for the program office. For the AN/BRR-6 Towed Buoy Antenna, FSI developed the RMA metrics plan to include the data collection plan and analysis methods. Moving forward, FSI is developing a Reliability Program Plan which will encompass all reliability tasks to include requirements development, design for reliability efforts, reliability analyses and assessments.

Within risk management, FSI managed all Advanced High Data Rate Antenna risks/issues until they were mitigated, retired, or realized. During monthly Risk Advisory Board meetings and semiannual Risk Review Boards, the documented risks/issues were reviewed by FSI in order to ensure that mitigation plans were progressing, new solutions and approaches were evaluated, and existing risks were evaluated for closure or transition to the issue status.

In addition, FSI assisted with the development and management of the Advanced High Data Rate Antenna Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) database, which is an online collaboration requirements database tool. FSI Systems Engineers, in preparation for the initial review of the System Performance Specification, reviewed various options for the Change Proposal System in order to maximize the DOORS built-in review capabilities. Overall, collaboration with software Subject Matter Experts and Naval Undersea Warfare Center personnel resulted in an improved way forward for the entire System Performance Specification review process.

Also, FSI developed a formalized System Integration Process for the entire program office. This process defined roles and responsibilities across stakeholders as they interact with other programs in order to complete the development, design, integration, testing, and fielding of PEO C4I systems onto submarine platforms. The development of this integration process required the review of existing processes and available documentation, careful interaction with stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations, detailed breakdown of processes and sub-processes into process flow diagrams, and drafting an overall Process Description Document that functions as a cohesive reference for internal and external stakeholders. The driving factor for this process was the necessity for greater coordination amongst stakeholders at the early stages of requirements capture, development, and design. In addition, this process addresses the need to better manage and utilize testing resources during the integration and testing phases of a system lifecycle.

Case Study - Financial Management Services

FSI has provided financial management support services to a variety of SPAWAR clients since 2003. For example, FSI provides financial management support services to the Undersea Warfare and Ship Integration Program Offices, to include supporting all aspects of their Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes. On behalf of our clients, FSI is responsible for preparing informational briefs for various audiences (Congress, OPNAV, PEO C4I Front Office), which integrate financial data with program management, logistics, and other inputs to assist our clients with informed decision making. Our personnel develop budget exhibits for all cycles and appropriations, including writing issue papers. FSI is also responsible for overall financial execution, including providing expert operational use of Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (Navy ERP) and providing financial data to multiple programs in support of their Program Health Assessment and Risk Reports, the ASN-RDA Digital Dashboard report, and numerous program acquisition data calls in support of the acquisition process. This includes facilitating the continuous feedback loop from the clients’ financial community to the program management/acquisition community, which ensures overall improved program management and implementation.

In addition to our support written above, FSI also serves as the Navy ERP business process and training lead for the SPAWAR Business Resource Management Office where FSI is responsible for serving as financial execution and SAP technical authorities. In this role, FSI develops financial “best practices”, creates and implements Cross-Navy Command Navy ERP execution processes, and provides end user training in support of our client objectives. Our role includes extensive support of Navy ERP to include data integrity, help desk support, best practices development, as well as support to other existing Navy financial management systems. For example, FSI was involved in the functional design of Navy ERP and involved in the conversion of financial data from legacy systems into Navy ERP during its “go-live” period. Of note, FSI has provided training to end users in several different ERP modules and across the SPAWAR Organization. At present, FSI personnel conducts Navy ERP training for SPAWAR employees within the financial and program management communities and our experience within Navy ERP includes all facets of implementation to include Role Mapping and User Account Management. Moving forward, as the Navy ERP Project Systems Technical Area Expert, FSI personnel will assist our clients in fully implementing both the FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness) and Navy ECMF (Enterprise Cost Management Framework) initiatives across the SPAWAR Enterprise. 

Case Study - GIS Application Development

Forward Slope Inc. has extensive experience in the Navy Command and Control (C2) space. FSI’s President/CEO and CTO started developing C2 software in the 1980’s, and have been heavily integrated with MCTSSA, DISA, and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center since. This rich history coupled with next generation technologies such as services oriented and enterprise architectures (SOA/EA), cloud and Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, and Storm, leaves FSI at the forefront of developing the Navy’s next generation C2 applications and services.

Case Study - In-Service Engineering METMF/Next Generation (NEXGEN) Program

As the ISEA, FSI develops innovative engineering solutions and upgrades to improve the reliability, maintainability, safety, and effectiveness of installed technology systems on air, land, or sea based on customer driven support requests and new technology support requirements.

The METMF/Next Generation (NEXGEN) Program is backed by SPAWAR and SPAWAR System Center. Sponsored by the PEO C4I/PMW120 / Participants are: OPNAV/USMC.  

The METMF/NEXGEN project is a transportable system designed to provide tactical meteorology & oceanography support to the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The system provides data collection, atmospheric analysis, radio communications, and product dissemination. Data is received from satellite imagery, Doppler RADAR, Upper Air soundings, HF and UHF radios, and surface sensors. It has evolved over the years to be more mobile, scalable, and more technologically advanced to include a modeling capability. Currently the METMF(R) is sunsetting and the NEXGEN will begin fielding 4QFY12. 

This Mobile System is used by Marine Corps weather service personnel assigned to Marine Task Force and Aviation units. FSI is contracted to enhance the capabilities of these teams/units to provide Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) support at mobile, remote locations, often in harsh environments.

Case Study - In-Service Engineering NITES IV Fielded Program

FSI is presently the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) supporting the NITES IV Fielded (AN/UMK-4) Program backed by SPAWAR and SPAWAR System Center. Sponsored by the PEO C4I/PMW120 / Participants are: CNMOC, NAVICP. 

As the ISEA, FSI develops innovative engineering solutions and upgrades to improve the reliability, maintainability, safety, and effectiveness of installed technology systems on air, land, or sea based on customer driven support requests and new technology support requirements. 

NITES IV is the remaining active variant for the Legacy TESS/NITES program. NITES IV is portable and modular, allowing deployment of the minimum subsystem hardware and software configuration needed to support each mission and thus highly mobile without degraded performance. NITES IV is used by deployable Navy Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) teams operating aboard Unit Level ships and at undeveloped shore sites, and by Marine Corps METOC weather service personnel assigned to Fleet Marine Force (FMF) units.

The system enhances the capabilities of these teams/units to provide Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) support at remote locations, often in harsh environments.

Case Study - Managed IT Services

Create, maintain, and enhance the corporate IT infrastructure

Mortgage Capital Management (MCM) provides pipeline risk management, secondary marketing consulting, servicing valuation, trading, and hedging services for mortgage bankers. MCM enables its clients to increase profits and reduce earnings volatility by applying sophisticated, proven analytical techniques and modeling and execution practices developed through close to 40 years of successful mortgage banking experience by its principals.

FSI is the sole IT services provider for MCM providing services ranging from server and workstation management, backup and disaster recovery, user account and email setups, and general IT help desk tasks so MCM’s employees can focus on their core business, capital management.

Case Study - Program Management Services

FSI provides a wide range of professional support services to clients within the Department of Defense (DoD), including multiple program offices within the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR). FSI personnel are experts in program and acquisition management, risk management, requirements management, and budget analysis. For example, within program and risk management, FSI developed integrated master schedules, managed shipboard installation plans, fielding plans, briefing materials, and budgetary reports in support of program requirements for an Acquisition Category (ACAT) II program. In addition, as a Risk Management lead for the enterprise, FSI established a flexible and user-friendly risk management program that integrated an existing Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software tool with standardized business rules. The enterprise framework (over 200 programs and 2000 users utilizing a common tool) eliminated the necessity to maintain disparate documents and spreadsheets through the deployment of an enterprise plan and software solution, which utilized a web-based system that provides online collaboration for multiple Navy and DoD organizations.

Within acquisition management, FSI has served as the contract support lead for multiple ACAT I, II and III programs within SPAWAR. For example, within an ACAT 1D program, FSI was responsible for providing acquisition and contracting expertise, and ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements were met in order to achieve major milestones in accordance with DoDI 5000.2. FSI supported engagements with the Office of the Chief of Naval Operation, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. The FSI team successfully completed Navy acquisition process gates 3, 4 and 5, which led to a Material Development Decision and approval to proceed to Milestone B.

Case Study - Software Engineering for Maritime Domain Awareness Software Support

Provide software testing, sustainment, incremental improvement, and Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) experimentation for the Dynamic Enterprise Integration Platform (DEIP) and Track Assessment and Anomaly Detection – Maritime (TAANDEM) for Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific (SSC PAC).

FSI provided software engineering teams and their expertise to the Maritime Domain Awareness SSA and SAIC as the prime contractor, in order to support the DEIP/TAANDEM sustained prototype. 

DEIP is currently fielded at nine separate sites across the globe, and is used operationally by the US Navy and Coast Guard for monitoring commercial and non-military shipping.