SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company®

What does SMA do?

SMA is a consulting and professional staffing company that provides competitive advantages for our clients across the full program lifecycle. From cradle to grave, we support new business acquisition via market assessments, competitive assessment and price-to-win (CA/PTW), capture support, proposal management and development, color teams, and orals coaching. Then, after award, we support contract execution with program management, program planning and controls (PP&C), EVMS (schedulers and cost analysts), and technical management and engineering support. Whatever you need to pursue and win

Does SMA only help with federal pursuits?

We specialize in federal (and non-US government) pursuits but have experience in non-government and business-to-business pursuits also.

What industries do you work in?

Architectural, Engineering, and Construction; air traffic control; C6ISR; communications systems; directed energy; electronic warfare; avionics; energy; engines/​propulsion; facilities management; ground support equipment; healthcare; land/ground vehicles; law enforcement; missile & air defense; MRO; naval ships/​marine vessels; nuclear, biological, and chemical systems; ordnance/​munitions/​small arms/​countermeasures; radars; security; soldier systems; space systems; test and evaluation services; mission training and simulation; natural resources and environment R&D services; tactica

Do you provide services outside of proposals?

We absolutely do. Proposals are just the start of what we do. We are the only firm that provides support across the entire program lifecycle.

How many people do you have working for you?

We have hundreds of associates, accessible through our industry-leading Talent on Demand® (TOD®) platform, ready to be deployed at any given time.

What is TOD®?

TOD® is a comprehensive platform that gives you with the ability to find resources with the exact skills and expertise you need for your project. TOD® transparently identifies associates who are available to support your timeline, details their expertise, provides their proximity to you, and shares their rates. TOD® manages every aspect of the process to engage an SMA associate, including qualifications, alignment to need workstyle, deployment, expenses, payroll, and background information.

Is TOD® a subscription service?

TOD® is free to use. We charge hourly for the support you engage through the platform; you only pay when you have approved the work to begin.

Can I choose the associates that work on my projects?

Yes! Through TOD® you can view and choose the associates with the most relevant experience to your projects. Not only that, TOD® provides you with insights into the skills and work styles of each associate, ensuring that you choose the right person with the right fit and communication styles for your organization.