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Performance Based Logistics (PBL)

  
  Logistics support for DoD weapons systems is changing. The typical DoD approach of investing in large inventories, controlling the issue of assets and contracting for procurement of components is giving way to a new preferred method of support: Performance Based Logistics (PBL). Rather than have DoD manage and direct every aspect of weapon system support, the PBL concept buys Performance rather than goods and services. PBL moves the focus from the management of parts and suppliers to management of the suppliers responsible for delivering required performance.  It delineates performance goals such as weapons system availability and logistics response time, instead of focusing on measures such as parts, training, maintenance and technical services. PBL empowers the provider to decide how best to meet DoD’s objectives by focusing on operational readiness rather than just delivering a product.  Under a PBL environment, the provider has the freedom to create a network of capabilities and initiatives to achieve the prescribed performance, cost and customer satisfaction targets. Additional results are a streamlined logistics pipeline, lower costs and best value. In short, weapons system support is optimized at an affordable cost. The PBL provider’s compensation is based on achievement of these goals.  
 


Under a PBL solution, we don’t buy parts, we buy performance; we don’t manage supplies, we manage the suppliers.

In situations with several levels of Product Support Providers (PSP), a Product Support Integrator (PSI) serves as the single point of accountability responsible to achieve the desired results. The PSI can be a commercial or organic entity, but can also be a public /private partnership. The PSI is the single agent responsible to integrate all PSP efforts and ensure responsibilities are assigned, incentives are provided for attaining goals, and the overall life-cycle management of system performance, support, and total ownership costs is integrated among all PSPs.

The LLEM Division is the lead for Navy PBL and PSI initiatives and has been a catalyst in providing assistance in transforming NAVY acquisition strategies to one of buying performance-based outcomes. Through direct support in developing, executing, managing and monitoring PBL and PSI, SAIC is providing the NAVY with a creative alternative solution to effectively meet today's readiness challenges. 

Weapon System Description Customer
AN/SPS 49 2D Search Radar NSWC Crane
AN/SPS 64 Surface Search Radar NSWC Crane
WSN-7 Shipboard Navigation NSWC Crane
SLQ 32 Surface Electronic Warfare NSWC Crane
BFTT Combat System Trainer NSWC Crane
TSSS Tactical Simulator NSWC Crane
BEWT Electronic Warfare Trainer NSWC Crane
AN/AWM-103 Subsystem Test Set NSWC Crane
TACAN Tactical Air Navigation SPAWAR SD
MATCALS Marine Air Traffic Control SPAWAR SD
STC-2 Interior Voice Communications SPAWAR SD
ESM Electronic Surveillance SPAWAR SD 

SAIC offers Full Capability  in all areas of Strategic Planning and Execution, Performance Based Logistics and Acquisition Logistics.

  • Interpretation/Analysis  of DoD policy and guidance

  • Knowledge in wholesale and retail supply systems

  • Guidance relating to Working Capital Funds/budget/pricing/costing

  • Strategic thinking and development of alternative strategies for reducing TOC

  • Development of policy/guidance/strategies for non-traditional support

  • Guidance in Army/Navy logistics

  • Acquisition

  • Inventory Management

  • Repairables Management

  • Retrograde

  • Identification/Evaluation of PBL/PSI candidates

  • Development of MOAs, SOWs, BCAs and Cost Proposals

  • Metrics development

  • Requirements determination

  • Cost Benefit Analysis

  • Assistance/guidance in negotiation

  • Milestone/Transition Planning

  • Development of Reports

  • Planning, Development, Implementation, Execution of PBL/PSI strategy

  • Performance Monitoring

  • LEAN solutions

  • Training in all facets of Performance Based Logistics

Mr. Jan Sipe is the SAIC PBL Program Manager, 717-303-2833, jan.b.sipe@saic.com

  
 
 

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