Life cycle sustainment is both an essential aspect of a successful program, and one that is highly susceptible to cost inflation.  Poorly planned sustainment strategies can result in the implementation of a product that ends up being unsupportable, requiring early replacements, expensive end-of-life buys and emergency sustainment solutions. Whether the program is highly developmental, Commercial off the Shelf (COTS), or Government off the Shelf (GOTS), an effective plan for maintenance, sparing, item replacement, and disposal is a must.  Without such a sustainment plan, an agency can find itself beholden to the product vendor, with a mission-critical product and little or no leverage for controlling sustainment costs.

CEXEC has a long history of establishing and maintaining successful Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) programs for our clients that support the entire cycle of logistics requirements, from delivery and repair to disposal.  Our logistics professionals work closely with the program management team, often in the pre-award planning stages, to develop sustainment strategies that are appropriate to the needs of the program.  In many cases, we have developed innovative sustainment strategies for mission-critical systems that are purely developmental.  We can advise on the most effective and cost efficient way to support your products, either by Contractor Deport Logistics Support (CDLS), extended warranty, or government depot, based on failure summary analysis and accurate performance data.

Our sustainment strategies and integrated logistics planning have been instrumental to managing long term program costs and ensuring adequate product support.  By integrating logistics considerations into the pre-award planning process and incorporating stringent logistics requirements into the selection criteria, we can help your program avoid the pitfalls of an antiquated and unsustainable product.  This translates into better cost control, effective and timely replacement strategies, and drastically reduces system downtime.  If you have experienced the heartburn of trying to manage an unsupported product, contact CEXEC today.