Acquisition & Program Support

Mission-Aligned Management and Facilitation for Complex Programs

We help defense and government organizations navigate acquisition, manage programs, and align stakeholders—delivering clarity, structure, and momentum across the program lifecycle.

ORGANIZATIONS OFTEN FACE:

  • Navigating the complexity of DoD acquisition systems and compliance requirements.
  • Managing large-scale programs with limited resources and evolving priorities.
  • Aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals and actionable plans.
  • Translating strategic intent into executable, measurable outcomes.

OUR APPROACH:

We bring together certified program managers, acquisition experts, and skilled facilitators to deliver structured, mission-focused support across the program lifecycle.

What Sets Us Apart:

  • Integrated Expertise: We combine acquisition strategy, program management, and facilitation into a unified delivery model.
  • Standards-Based Execution: We apply best practices from PMBOK®, ITIL, and DoD frameworks to ensure rigor and repeatability.
  • Stakeholder-Centric: We design and lead engagements that build alignment, accelerate decisions, and reduce risk.
  • Tailored Support: Every engagement is scaled to your program’s size, complexity, and strategic importance.

DoD ACQUISITION STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

We support all ACAT-level programs across the Defense Acquisition System, JCIDS, and PPBE processes.
Key Deliverables:

  • JCIDS documentation and capability-based assessments
  • DoDAF architecture artifacts
  • Concept development and technical writing
  • POM and budgeting support

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

Our PMP-certified professionals manage programs of national significance using industry best practices.
Key Deliverables:

  • Resource-loaded schedules and milestone tracking
  • Risk identification and mitigation planning
  • Earned value management (EVM)
  • Portfolio-level planning and prioritization

FACILITATION:

We design and lead high-impact sessions that align stakeholders and drive action.
Key Deliverables:

  • Cross-functional stakeholder workshops
  • Decision acceleration and action planning
  • Vision alignment and risk mitigation sessions
  • Interactive facilitation for complex initiatives

ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK WITH US:

  • Navigate acquisition and compliance processes with confidence.
  • Deliver programs on time, within scope, and aligned to mission objectives.
  • Build shared understanding and commitment across diverse teams.
  • Accelerate decision-making and reduce programmatic risk.

WHY CHOOSE FORGE FORWARD:

  • Defense-Ready Expertise: We understand the intricacies of DoD systems and acquisition strategy.
  • Certified Leadership: Our program managers are PMP-certified and experienced in high-stakes environments.
  • Facilitation That Delivers: We don’t just run meetings, we drive outcomes that move programs forward.

Success Story

Provided PMO and acquisition support to a Federal Civilian Agency Office of Security and Strategic Information. Services included vendor and product analysis, HSPD-12 PMO support, human resource requirements analysis, acquisition and funding strategy, and critical infrastructure and asset management analysis.

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