Distributed Object-Type Management System for Heterogeneous Environments

REI Systems, Inc.

Annandale, VA

Web-based Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) to manage complex distributed information-intensive processes in an integrated and intuitive environment

• EHBs feature a powerful, role-based system to provide flexible access controls while maintaining security
• End-to-end electronic proposal and contract management system
• Comprehensive data analysis and reporting capabilities
• Enhanced communication and collaboration among program participants
• Savings in time and cost
  • Higher productivity – required information available at the right granularity in an effective presentation format
    
  • No redundant data entry required; data already in place
    
  • Automation of many administrative tasks
    
  • Reduced publication and distribution costs
    

• Developed the next generation electronic performance support system (MaintenanceMax®) based on EHB design concepts for commercial sector. Currently deployed in U.S. Army and Navy
  
• Fielded and tested for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
• The performance support systems deployed for maintenance slash labor times by one-third or more while simultaneously increasing maintenance quality, workplace safety, and overall productivity
• Teaming arrangements with commercial firms for other vertical applications
  
• Other service provided are web hosting, security infrastructure design, security assessments, regulatory compliance, development and implementation of security policies and awareness training
  
  

• Technology has been used for numerous NASA programs including: Small Business Innovation Research; Small Business Technology Transfer; NASA Education Evaluation Information System (NEEIS) ; Minority University Research and Education Division; Online Directives Information System; and Earth Science Technology Office
• Other federal agencies using the EHB technology are:
  • HHS: HRSA Grant Electronic Management
  • DOI: Bureau of Land Management Property Disposal System
    
  • DOJ: Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, Office of Justice Programs Information Technology Initiative, and the Southwest Border Prosecution Initiative, Denial of Federal Benefits and Defense Procurement Fraud Clearinghouse
    
  • DOT: Community Development Financial Institution Fund
    
  • FEMA: Firefighters Assistance Grants, Mitigation eGrants Software Development, and Non-disaster E-Grants, EMMIE
    
  • USDA: Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Program Data Collection and Management Systems, and the Karnal Bunt Information System
    
  • DOE: Applied Research Development and Investment Criteria System
    
  • DoD: U.S. Army: AH-64A Apache Helicopter Performance Support System. U.S. Navy: E-2C Radar Transmitter Performance Support System
    

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Curator: SBIR Support            02/19/07