Scope and Benefits of ATSP
ATSP is a streamlined contracting approach, usually 6-10 weeks, with broad scope:
- Advanced technology development
- Form, Fit, Function updates
- Reliability/maintainability enhancements
- Parts obsolescence and DMS solutions
- Life Cycle Cost reductions
- Software
- Studies and Analysis
- Risk Reduction
- Integration and test
- Limited production
- Training
Benefits of ATSP include:
- Available throughout the entire Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Minimal DMEA charge
- Reduces Bid and Proposal costs
- CPFF, FFP, and T+M all available under one umbrella contract
- Complete Competitive Award Credit is provided
- Eliminates CBD, RFI, Bidders Briefings, RFP cycles
- Substantial reduction in procurement costs
- Place funds on contract very quickly
- No production exclusion clauses
- Multi-phased tasking approach reduces risk