Planning Services

Q.E.D. has been providing planning services in support of U.S. Navy maintenance and modernization evolutions since 1969. Our primary efforts today include Ships Engineering Planning Services for U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers and Third Party Planning support for U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, Amphibious, and Littoral Combat Ships.

Advanced planning is critical for well-executed ship maintenance, repair, and modernization availabilities. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services on schedule, within budget, and to the customer’s satisfaction. We look forward to providing responsive and cost-effective technical solutions that satisfy your planning support requirements.

National Planning Team

• Knowledgeable and experienced personnel
• Located near U.S. Naval Bases, RMCs, and Public/Private Shipyards
• Focused on quality and cost-effective performance
• Flexible and highly responsive to meet customer requirements

Execution Growth Analysis

• Request for Contract Change (RCC) tracking and analysis
• Template generation and modification
• Lessons learned processing and feedback
• Cost avoidance recommendations

Availability Work Package (AWP) Development

• 4E compliant Work Items (WI) in the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD)
• Ship alterations and repair work integration
• Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) identification and procurement
• Nationwide and OCONUS ship check execution
• Accurate preliminary cost estimates
• Duration analysis and schedule recommendations

Planning Product Production Support

• WI reference validation and research
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Metrics development and analysis
• NMD technical support, standardization, and variance reduction
• Material receipt, staging, inventory, and turnover
• Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)