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Wounded Warrior Project

Trio Consulting, LLC is proud to announce that for every 3 full classes we register by Independence Day (July 4th, 2013) we will make a $1,000 contribution to the Wounded Warrior Project. Their mission “to honor and empower wounded warriors” motivated us to incorporate them into our summer training initiative. This is a great opportunity to continue towards your DAWIA certifications or further your training in Leadership & Management.

Recommended Classes:

• ACQ 201B – Intermediate Systems Acquisition
• BCF 211 – Acquisition Business Management
• LOG 201 – Intermediate Acquisition Logistics, Part B
• PMT 257 – Program Management Tools Course, Part II
• SYS 203 – Intermediate Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering, Part II
• Pangea Global – Annual Goals Review
• Pangea Global – Entrepreneurial Leadership and Strategy

If you would like more information about how Trio can help you, please contact us.

www.trio-consulting.com

V:  571-267-1445

F:  571-572-3447

trio@trio-consulting.com

ACQ 201B

Trio’s ACQ 201B offering prepares mid-level acquisition professionals to work effectively in integrated product teams by understanding systems acquisition principles and processes. This lets students who complete ACQ 201A practice their new skills by applying the principles in this very important DAWIA Level II Core course.  ACQ 201B is for military officers, O-3 and above; civilians, GS-9 and above; and industry counterparts who are Level I certified in acquisition (or have met the industry equivalent).   Professionals should have at least 2 to 4 years of acquisition or functionally related experience.  The prerequisite is ACQ 201A, Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A.

ACQ 201A and ACQ 201B are both required for Level III Contracting personnel assigned to an ACAT I program or who devote at least 50% of their time to an ACAT I program.  Level II Contracting personnel should take ACQ 201A and ACQ 201B within 1 year of assignment to an ACAT I program.  Participants may bring a basic function calculator.  Course length is 5 days and requires homework, reading assignments, and group work.

Trio DAU Training offers:

• Classes available when and where needed
• We use only Certified DAU Instructors
• We can provide Remote delivery
• Sole-Source vendor justification for LOG 201 and BCF 211
• Registration via secure web site
• Ensure submission to DACM for student credit

NAVSUP

On April 23^rd, 2013, the US Navy Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) contracting office issued a Task Order to Trio as a sole-source vendor for DAU Equivalent Provider of Intermediate Acquisition Logistics, Part B (LOG 201).  Trio will deliver the course at the Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, PA on 15-19 Jul 2013.  Trio is proud to support the US Navy acquisition workforce meet certification goals.

LOG 201 provides a dynamic, group-based, facilitated learning environment oriented toward further developing logistics competencies required by the life cycle logistician during weapons and equipment systems development. It challenges the professional to think critically, differentiate support alternatives, and provide solutions to ensure the early integration of operational supportability into the system development process. These skills are refined by instructor-facilitated group exercises and discussions. Special emphasis is placed on developing and delivering the required logistics inputs that ensure supportability is designed into a system.  LOG 201 is targeted toward military officers, O-3 and above; military enlisted E-7 and above; civilians, GS-9 and above; and industry counterparts.

Trio DAU Training offers:

• Classes available when and where needed
• We use only Certified DAU Instructors
• We can provide Remote delivery
• Sole-Source vendor justification for LOG 201 and BCF 211
• Registration via secure web site
• Ensure submission to DACM for student credit

Training Expansion

Trio Consulting is very excited to announce the expansion of their leading edge training service.  Trio is building on the success of their Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certified training capability by offering two new areas of training important to professionals at all levels; whether in the commercial or government space.

First, Trio now offers a valuable set of training courses we call “Certification & Continuing Education (CCE)”.  These ½ day or 1-day courses are convenient, digestible, and effective training in specific topic areas important for Project Management (PM) professionals, including:

• Earned Value management (EVM) Fundamentals
• Cost Estimating
• Risk Management

Not only are additional classes added regularly, but we can also add courses based on a client request.  So if you are a PMP and need to maintain your continuing education credits, or, you are working to prepare for your PMP exam, these courses are a perfect way for you to get the training your career deserves.

Second, Trio has teamed with three world class trainers to offer a new set of training opportunities we call “Leadership, Management, and Technology (LMT)”.  Trio’s LMT training includes:

• Stress Management
• Values-Based Transformational Leadership
• Annual Goals Review
• Entrepreneurial Leadership and Strategy
• Leadership
• Management Development
• Team Leadership
• Introduction to Business Development
• Pre-Request for Proposal (Pre-RFP)
• Post-Request for Proposal (Post-RFP)
• Post Award

Trio’s LMT training is designed to provide students with learned skills, understanding and application of principals important to successful leaders and organizations.  Organizations that understand the importance of investing in your staff, and growing your leaders within your organization will find Trio’s LMT courses the perfect answer to their high level training requirements, conveniently located and scheduled, and priced with your limited training budget in mind.

Trio’s training is delivered in our comfortable, convenient, and well-appointed training facility in Northern Virginia, or can be delivered directly to your organization when and where you need it.

Remember, true capability begins with the right training – and Trio Means Capability.

For more information, go to http://www.trio-consulting.com/services/training/ or call Trio at 571-267-1445.

SeaPort-E

Trio Consulting, LLC is proud to announce our newest defense contracting capability – SeaPort – E. Trio has been selected to team with Washington Square Associates (WSA) on the US Navy’s premier contracting vehicle SeaPort – Enhanced. Trio’s SeaPort-E partnership is in Zone 2, which includes Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Delaware.

Upon receiving the selection notice, Trio’s President, David A. Turner, Jr, said “Our selection on WSA’s SeaPort-E team is an exciting development for the Trio team and reflects well on the value of our consulting Cadre, training capability and our team culture”.

As a member of WSA’s SeaPort-E team, Trio is well prepared to be a great partner with our team mates in satisfying Navy and Marine Corps requirements in both training and capability development.  Trio’s consulting practice is anchored by our life-cycle philosophy.  Our consultants operate from the underlying idea that truly successful military capability is developed from cradle to grave with a complete life-cycle perspective.  Trio’s consulting practice can provide:

• Capability Leadership Support
• Executive Advisory Consulting
• Capability Development Support
  • Concept Development
  • Research & Development (R&D)
  • Joint Capability Integrated Development System (JCIDS)
  • Requirements Development and Management
  • Systems Engineering (SE)
  • Program Management (PM)
  • Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBES)
  • Acquisitions (Acq)
  • Test & Evaluation (T&E)
  • Operations (Ops)
  • Strategic Planning

If you would like more information about how Trio can help you, please contact us.

www.trio-consulting.com

V:  571-267-1445

F:  571-572-3447

trio@trio-consulting.com

Post – Sequestration (“S”) Blues

FY13 has been an interesting political nightmare as the leaders of our country come to grip with a debt crisis.  For government workers, this is exacerbated by across the board cuts to the professional workforce.  Training organizations had justified their expenditures only to have their program halted due to budget drills in preparation of the “S.”  It is still not over as Congressional action merely delayed the final resolution.

Trio weathered the storm by examining the climate, assessing risk, then taking action like becoming more agile in training options and adding a new course to our DAU Equivalent Provider catalogue.   Just like many of you do in your profession.  We are prepared to help your organization get back on track; bring you the results you targeted.  It’s our mission to help you make your job easier.

Trio Wrap Up

Trio Consulting, LLC is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business in Northern Virginia specializing in providing Leadership, Management, and Technology consulting and training for military (DoD), government, and businesses.  To find out more about Trio Consulting, visit their web site at www.trio-consulting.com, e-mail trio@trio-consulting.com or call 571-267-1445.

On Monday, 22 Apr 13, Trio Consulting hosted the GovCon League event presented by Fluet, Huber & Hoang.  The event speaker, FH&H attorney, Chris Nagel, presented a comprehensive overview of Bid Protests.  Not only did Mr. Nagle present how protests are done, along with certain rules, but he also tied the bid protest decision to the business by asking “Should we protest”.  He discussed the different levels of protests (i.e. agency, GAO, and Federal Court) and what is involved in each.

Attendees were very engaged, and the discussions were lively and informative.

Trio Consulting provides conference services that allow you, your team or company to conduct conferenes and meetings internally or with/for clients.  If you are interested in scheduling a conference, simply contact Trio.

GovCon League is the premier consortium of government contractors and is designed to maximize members’ business development efforts through a team approach.  If you are interested in GovCon League membership, contact GovCon League.

Trio Consulting was proud to sponsor a portion of this years GovCon Industry Day.  The learning that attendees received from the seminars and the friends and colleagues (old and new) we were able to foster were great.  Our President, David Turner, and our Director of Training, Sam Whitfield, attended the event.  They introduced our good friend Jeff Brown of Pangea Global who gave a great presentation on analyzing business plans, using Google as his example.  The interactions at the expo were tremendous.  Kudos to the Chamber staff for doing such a great job putting on the event in Manassas.  Trio is looking forward to next year’s event.