The Patriot Consortium

Professional Consulting Services for Government and Industry

The Patriot Consortium offers a range of professional consulting services and has a GSA schedule available for contracting task orders.

Core Services

  • Management Consulting Strategies: Research, Evaluations, Studies, Analysis.
  • Acquisition Analysis and Support: Strategies, Cost/Price Analysis, Procurement Strategies for Government and Industry.

Consortium Members

  • Chris Mears and Associates, Inc. — Chris Mears — Robins AFB, GA
  • Magnum Analytics, LLC — COL (RET) Gerry Clancy — Hanscom AFB, MA
  • Tanka-Out, LLC — COL (RET) Bull Webster — Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • Speer Enterprises & Solutions, LLC — COL (RET) Robert Speer — Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • Choate Business Solutions & Strategies — COL (RET) Tim Choate — Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • LeBrun Management Solutions, LLC — John LeBrun, Jr. — Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • Defense Experts Intl — COL (RET) Art Bosshart — Robins AFB, GA

Subject Matter Expertise (SME)

The consortium leverages first and second-tier networks with extensive reach-out capabilities.

Areas of Expertise

  • 5th Gen Fighter
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aircraft Maintenance & Modernization
  • Airworthiness (MIL-HDBK-516C)
  • C4ISR
  • Complex Program Integration
  • Contractor Logistical Support
  • Cost and Pricing Factors
  • Cyber/IT
  • Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
  • Marketing Planning and Execution
  • Oral Presentations and Q&A Preparation
  • Performance-Based Logistics
  • Personnel Management
  • Program Triage & Recovery
  • Proposal Development & Review
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Risk Analysis
  • Small Business Teaming
  • Strategic and Tactical Planning
  • Teaming Process and Analysis
  • Testing and Evaluations
  • Training and Simulation Systems

Experience & Connections

Aircraft Experience

  • F-4 C, D, E, F, G “Wild Weasel”
  • F-105 F, G “Wild Weasel”
  • C-130 E, H1, H2, H3, WC, J “Hercules”
  • KC-135R “Stratotanker”
  • KC-46 “Pegasus”
  • C-5 A/B/M “Galaxy”
  • C-141 A/B/C “Starlifter”
  • C-17 A “Globemaster III”
  • B-2 “Spirit”

Key Connections

  • Pentagon: Budgeting, Program Management, Requirements, Funding.
  • Hanscom AFB, MA: Electronic Systems Procurement.
  • Hill AFB, UT: F-16, Missiles Acquisition.
  • OCLCMC, Tinker AFB, OK: B-52, KC-135 Sustainment.
  • WRLCMC, Warner Robins AFB, GA: F-15, C-130, HH-60, C-17, KC-46 Sustainment.
  • HQ ACC, Langley AFB, VA: ISR, F-22, F-35, Combat Air Forces.
  • WPLCMC, Wright Patterson AFB, OH: All Aircraft Acquisition Programs.
  • Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, MO: Airlift and Mobility Forces.

Company Details

Chris Mears and Associates, Inc. (CMAI)

  • Consulting firm that has been in business for 13 years
    • In business since 2010
    • Small Disable Veteran Owned Business
    • Retired USAF Colonel (2003)
  • Specialized areas of expertise:
    • Acquisition Strategies
    • Avionics Modernization
    • Sustainment Strategies
    • Logistics Strategies
    • Congressional Impact Strategies
    • Contacts and working relationships in HQ NGB, AFRC, ACC, AMC
    • Former chairman of the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) Corporate Advisory Panel (CAP)
      • Chair Of CAP
    • Resolutions Chair within the CAP

Speer Enterprises & Solutions, LLC

  • Information Technology/Cybersecurity DOD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process
    • Solve difficult issues and basic security requirements.
    • Air Force System Acquisition and Modification Processes
    • Source Selections
    • FAR regulations
    • DOD 5000 series regulations
    • Small business concerns
    • Programming and funding constraints
  • Air Force Logistics
    • Maintenance requirements for weapon and support systems
    • Deploy and bed down operations (active and reserve point of view)
    • Modernization efforts by the using commands
  • Program Management
    • DOORS requirements process and execution during program
    • JCIDS process to include AFROC and JROC
    • Program activities, processes, pressure points, risk analysis, schedule
    • Provide insight on how the client should approach the Government with issues to resolve
    • Complex Program Integration
    • Program Triage & Recovery - We are fixers! Avoid the traps!
  • Business development/Bid Decisions/Proposal Efforts/Follow on Q&A
    • Strategic and tactical planning (organizing, planning, coordinating, and directing)
    • Capture planning — provide “best way forward” and metrics to monitor performance
    • Competitive Analysis, black hat reviews, blue, pink, red, planning/procedures
    • Act as surrogate for source selection boards, PEO’s, program managers, and other

LeBrun Management Solutions

SME consulting company providing a wide spectrum of services to include:

  • Weapon System Acquisition Support
    • Acquisition Strategy Development
    • Complex Program Integration
    • Program Triage, Turn-Around, and Recovery
  • Weapon System Test and Evaluation
    • Test Strategies
    • Test and Evaluation Master Planning
    • Detailed Test Plans covering the spectrum from Advanced Technology Demonstrations to Operational Test and Evaluation.
  • Cyberspace Security
    • Governance and Risk Management
    • Information Security Controls, Compliance and Audit Management
    • Security Program Management and Operations
    • Information Security Core Competencies
    • Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement and Vendor Management
    • Mission Based Cybersecurity Risk Assessments

Defense Experts International

  • Based in: Warner Robins, Georgia
  • 40 years results producing experience in Business Development, P&L, Sustainment, and Business Building
  • Long-term relationships (working level, leadership) with key influencers/decision makers at Robins AFB, Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth and L3Harris Clifton NJ.
  • Technical Strengths in Electronic Warfare and Avionics Sub-system Integration and Test
  • Assistance with International Business (FMS, DCS) processes; Middle-Eastern, European, and Asia Pacific markets. Market penetration, Market Introduction, Strategy Development, etc.
  • Assistance with DOD and large OEM Procurement and Processes.

Magnum Analytics Inc.

  • Retired Air Force Colonel (NSA) with experience as an F-4G Wild Weasel EWO and Senior Intelligence Officer.
  • Specializes in Ops Analysis, Business Development, and Program Support for DoD and IC.
  • Current Programs Supported: AgilePod®, Collaborative Combat Aircraft, ABMS, Modular SCIF/SAPF Construction, UUVs.

Tanka-Out, LLC

  • Experience: KC-46, C-5, C-141, C-17, C-130, KC-135, B-2.
  • Connections: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, MO.

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