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OVERVIEW

HIGHLIGHTSSavan Group is a small business management and IT consulting firm. We are the trusted partner to public sector clients to help them solvetheir most critical management and operational challenges to achieve sustainable success uniquely tailored to each client environment.

MISSION STATEMENTConsulting Deserving of Our Clients

PHILOSOPHYRecognizing that the current dynamics in the public sector are driven by the increased need for cost reduction and performancemeasurement, we have structured our firm to take advantage of synergies between targeted consulting engagements and a uniqueconsulting service delivery model. Our values are a reflection of this approach.

SERVICE LINESStrategy & TransformationInformation TechnologyPeople & Performance

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OUR STORY• What We Do: Consulting Deserving of Our Clients • How We Do It: A service delivery approach that relies on being:

– Process-Oriented: Gone are the days of ad-hoc, franchise models for projects– Fact-Based: We will be data-driven using information available to us– Big Picture Attentive: We will understand our clients’ entire ecosystem

• Who We Are: We are inspired by the greater good, driven by passion, with a desire to be successful – We are entrepreneurial – we challenge conventional wisdom, we are self-disciplined, we are competitive, we

want to win– We are curious – we desire more, we ask the “why” not “how”, we actively engage with peers, we promote

openness – We are catalysts – we are intuitive, we are passionate, we are influential, we don’t just recommend a course

of action, we take responsibility for making it happen

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OUR LEADERSHIP TEAMVeeral MajmudarPresident & CEO

Brandi GreygorChief Operating Officer

Dan AlbarranVice President of Information Technology

Jodi HustonVice President of Operations

Veeral is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of company operations, as well as the design, development, and implementation of strategic plans for the company and related service offerings in a manner that is consistent with long-term business objectives. His functional expertise revolves around process, IT management, and strategic planning.

Tanecia CanadyDirector of Finance & Accounting

Brandi is focused on helping develop the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that Savan Group has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and employee growth systems in place to effectively cultivate our people and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency.

Dan leads the development and implementation of Savan Group’s IT strategy, services, and solution delivery. Dan is deeply passionate about serving missions that make a positive impact on our planet. He is actively engaged in bridging the gap between technology and business to solve our clients’ most pressing challenges.

Jodi leads strategic organizational development initiatives that align with and uphold the firm’s processes. This includes overseeing day-to-day operations, strengthening the firm’s financial position, and increasing operating efficiency in support of the firm’s goals—all with a mindset of providing our consultants the processes and support that they need to deliver solutions for our clients.

Tanecia is responsible for guiding and supporting the company’s infrastructure functions, including identifying and assessing current and long term financial strategies, management of financial risk, accounting, and regulatory reporting. Tanecia is dedicated to providing strong leadership in the development and execution of Savan Group’s strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

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OUR CLIENTS AND VEHICLES

Current Agency Footprint• Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)• Department of Agriculture (USDA)• Department of Defense (DOD)• Department of Education (DOE)• Department of Justice (DOJ)• Department of Labor (DOL)• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)• Health and Human Services (HHS)• Housing and Urban Development (HUD)• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)• National Science Foundation (NSF)

Multi-Agency Vehicles• GSA GSA PSS (formerly GSA M• GSA 8(a) Stars II• GSA IT 70

Single Agency Vehicles• DOJ Justice Management Division (JMD) IDIQ• HHS Program Support Center (PSC) IDIQ • USDA Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) IDIQ • USDA Rural Development (RD) IDIQ• USDA Shared Services Lines of Business Solutions (SSLoBS) BPA• EPA Comprehensive Infrastructure Support Services (CISS) BPA

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OUR SERVICE LINES

STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PEOPLE & PERFORMANCE

• Program Planning & Development • Organizational Design• Strategic Planning & Communications• Business Case Development• Risk Assessment & Analysis

• Change Management• Business Process & Controls• Human Capital Management• Performance Measurement• Program Management Office (PMO) Support

• IT Strategy & Transformation Planning • Architecture & Design • Enterprise Resource Planning• Portfolio Optimization• Enterprise Architecture

• Records & Information Management• Dashboard Development • Process improvement• IT Vulnerability & Risk Assessment

• Workforce Planning & Recruitment• Competency Modeling • Hiring Process Improvement• Performance Management• Career Path Development

• Succession Planning• Training Strategy & Design • Work/Life Strategic Planning & Program• Leadership Development

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Records & Information Management (RIM)• Clients: DOJ, IRS, Treasury• Core RIM Services

– Program Implementation– Content Management– Organizational Change Management– Training Development– Schedule Consolidation

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)• Clients: VA, CFTC, IRS• Core CUI Services

– Program Implementation– Policy & Gap Analysis– Training Development– IT Assessment– Governance

OUR SOLUTIONS

– Retention & Disposition– Communications & Outreach– Strategy Development– Performance Measurement– Compliance Monitoring

– Communications & Outreach– Strategy Development– Web Portal Development– Performance Measurement– Compliance Monitoring

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PAST PERFORMANCE

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PAST PERFORMANCECOMMODITIES FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (CFTC)

CFTCOffice of the Executive DirectorCUI Program

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program Implementation SupportPeriod of Performance: 09/2016 – 09/2020Savan Group is providing consulting support for CFTC’s CUI program. Key tasks include the following: Working with Records leadership and delivery teams to identify gaps between the current state and compliance with the EO 13556 and 32 CFR

2002 Making recommendations around leveraging CFTC’s existing or planned self-inspection capabilities and designing an approach to build

measurable criteria into CUI policy and procedure Creating an outreach and awareness strategy to engage the CFTC workforce on the marking and handling changes along with training

recommendations to meet the 32 CFR 2002 training requirements

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PAST PERFORMANCEENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

EPA

Office of Administration and Resource Management (OARM)Security Management Division (SMD)

Strategic Planning SupportPeriod of Performance: 03/2010 – 03/2011 Savan Group provided strategic planning support and technical assistance to the Security Management Division. Key tasks included the following: Developed a 5-year strategic plan for the Division Developed Performance Metrics for evaluation purposes Developed an integrated operational framework for security services

Office of Administration and Resource Management (OARM)Enterprise Acquisition System (EAS)

Risk Assessment SupportPeriod of Performance: 02/2009 – 06/2009Savan Group conducted a formal risk assessment based on standards and guidelines for information security developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as required by the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA). Key tasks included the following: Supported the identification of threats and vulnerabilities and assessment of control systems and measures Conducted an analysis and evaluation of exploitation probability, determination, impact, and risks Provided recommendations for controls and documentation

EPAComprehensive Infrastructure Support Services(CISS)

Comprehensive Infrastructure Support Services (CISS)Period of Performance: 2/2017 – 02/2023Savan Group is a subcontractor on the CISS Contract Vehicle supporting comprehensive infrastructure support services. Key tasks include the following: Providing facilities management Providing safety, health, and environmental management Providing security management Providing IT and general support

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PAST PERFORMANCEDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)

ED

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)

Negotiated Rulemaking Process For Title IV Student Aid Policy Development Period of Performance: 12/2016 – 12/2020Savan Group is providing logistical and meeting support for federal and nonfederal negotiators as they develop Title IV student aid policy through the negotiated rulemaking process. Key tasks include the following: Performing logistical support for public hearings and the negotiated rulemaking process Providing facilitation support for the negotiated rulemaking process Conducting transcription and sign language interpretation services for public hearings to be conducted prior to the negotiated rulemaking

sessions that allow the community to present topics and opinions to be considered during the rulemaking process as we provide transcription services for the negotiated rulemaking sessions

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program

Logistical Support and Conference ManagementPeriod of Performance: 9/2012 – 9/2016 Savan Group provided conference management and logistical support to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program for their annual Summer Institutes and Regional Meetings. Key tasks included the following: Performed budget management Conducted pre-conference services: site selection, contract negotiation, A/V management Conducted web-based registration and materials production Performed on-site support and management Conducted post-conference evaluations and reporting

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PAST PERFORMANCE

DODDefense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)Defense MilPayOffice (DMO)

Defense MilPay Office (DMO) Support ServicesPeriod of Performance: 03/2016 – 03/2019Savan Group is performing database and application development, training, information assurance, Cognos reporting and dashboards, and system testing for the Defense MilPay Office (DMO). Key tasks include the following: Providing business intelligence and finance and accounting information to DOD decision makers Designing the DMO Cognos Framework and implementing the security model Identifying best practices and recommending strategies to optimize indexing and extraction, transformation and load processes Conducting development of Cognos reports and dashboards for military branches Providing software programming, verification, and database development services for a suite of systems within the DMO which include Web

DMO, Master Military Pay Account (MMPA), DMR Worksheets, and MILPAYSAM Developing and executing test cases and plans using Microsoft Test Manager and TFS Developing views, stored procedures, and triggers for the DMO applications within DB2 and Oracle Providing database reporting, data migration and query services to DMO Auditing systems within the DMO, assessing security controls for governed information technologies, and posting security authorization

documentation to the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) Updating security plans and reports results up to the DMO Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) Aiding end-users and responding to system errors and issues

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

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PAST PERFORMANCE

HHS

Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA) Program Support Center (PSC)

Process Capability Maturity AssessmentPeriod of Performance: 09/2013 – 09/2015Savan Group is supporting the shared services provider of HHS in improving the maturity of its processes, operations, and service delivery. Key tasks include the following: Working with service leadership and delivery teams to identify gaps between the current state and an industry-accepted best practice capability

maturity framework (CMMI-SVC) Providing leadership with objective data about the strengths and weaknesses of its current state processes Recommending prioritized improvement plans to bridge the gaps and establish a sustainable performance-based model in a practical way

Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA) Office of Business Management and Transformation (OBMT)

Delegations of Authority ProgramPeriod of Performance: 09/2011 – 09/2013Savan Group supported a reengineering of HHS’ Delegations of Authority Program to ensure proper disposition and alignment of Agency documents and records. Key tasks included the following: Reviewed existing delegation procedures and processes and developed recommendations for the disposition of working (i.e., unsigned)

documents Created a digital record of delegation of authority files and mapped interactions between delegations

and other policy statements Developed recommendations for how to categorize and organize in compliance with NARA regulations

and the relevant records control schedules

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)

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HHSAssistant Secretary for Administration (ASA)Program Support Center (PSC)

Shared Services Advisory and Strategic SupportPeriod of Performance: 09/2017 – 09/2018 Savan Group implements short-term performance improvements, and is developing the long-term enterprise architecture for the entire PSC portfolio of information technology assets and projects. Key tasks included the following: Providing enterprise architecture support, identifying the “as-is” state, performing a gap analysis against PSC objectives, defining the “to-be” state,

and developing a clear roadmap for a phased transition Developing, coordinating, and controlling key operational processes and advisory services to support the potential onboarding of new customers

into the “to-be” environment Serving as liaison support between PSC and key HHS components and offices, including Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Developing a custom dashboard to improve visibility of application performance for PSC leadership Assessing performance of PSC applications to identify areas of improvement increase user response time Conducting business and technical assessment of PSC tools to identify areas of improvement and increase alignment with HHS strategic vision Assessing security and Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) implementation to ensure compliance and safeguard the enterprise

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)

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PAST PERFORMANCEDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)

HUD

Office of Manufactured Housing Programs (OMH)Technical Suitability of Products Program

Technical Suitability Review SupportPeriod of Performance: 06/2015 – 06/2020 Savan Group is providing support in the review of submissions for new and revised product acceptances for materials or whole structures not covered by the model building codes, consensus standard, or the Minimum Property Standards (MPS); inspecting and assessing performance manufacturing facilities in relation to the approved product acceptance bulletin; reviewing and evaluating state modular housing programs; verifying a manufacturer’s certification of compliance as an approved third-party administrator; and conducting periodic reviews of the third-party administrators. Key tasks include the following: Conducting engineering and technical services Providing reviews and evaluation of new and revised product acceptances under the Technical Suitability of Products (TSP) Program of building

systems, components, products, materials, or whole structures Conducting inspections of Sponsor’s Manufacturing Facilities Providing technical reviews of state governments that monitor modular housing industry plants accepted by HUD under the Category III Program Conducting technical reviews of administrators overseeing manufacturers’ certification of compliance with requirements of a HUD Use of

Materials Bulletin

HUD

Office of Manufactured Housing Programs (OMH)Federal Dispute Resolution Program (DRP)

Dispute Resolution Program (DRP) SupportPeriod of Performance: 09/2016 – 02/2018Savan Group is providing outreach and communication solutions, project management support, marketing support, administrative support, coordination of site investigations and reports, and oversight support to ensure the safety and durability of manufactured homes in the U.S. Key tasks include the following: Developing, administering, and improving new tools and solutions for customer outreach, stakeholder education, and communication Providing a team of subject matter experts (SMEs) too administer the DRP and perform risk assessments Facilitating mediation sessions between homeowners, manufacturers, retailers, installers, and HUD representatives to find resolutions that are

agreeable to all parties Providing oversight and guidance for states that administer HUD-approved DRP Developing custom data visualization tools and reports to provide HUD leadership situational awareness

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PAST PERFORMANCEDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)

DOJ

Justice Management Division (JMD)Office of Records Management Policy (ORMP)

Records Information Management SupportPeriod of Performance: 09/2015 – 09/2019 Savan Group is providing direct Records Information Management (RIM) support to the Senior Leadership Offices of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to collect, assess, and manage records. This work is foundational to ensuring capture of essential leadership records, to providing timely access to needed records, and to preparing records effectively for disposition. Key tasks include the following: Conducting a survey of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) in the Department Processing paper (including classified) and electronic records in accordance with National Archives and Record Administration (NARA) and

Department guidelines Developing and supporting multiple groups of end users who use a custom SharePoint tool to assist with data capture, workflow management,

requests approval, and lifecycle records management

Office of Records Management Policy (ORMP)

SharePoint Tool DevelopmentPeriod of Performance: 09/2015 – 09/2019Savan Group is creating a widely-used portal (using Microsoft SharePoint) for the development, distribution, and maintenance of DOJ directives as well as a customized inventory tool (used by DOJ Components) to conduct a special inventory for NARA. Key tasks includethe following: CapTrack: a collaborative SharePoint tool that manages the list and tenures of Department Capstone officials. End users include ORMP staff, the

DOJ Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) SharePoint teams, and division or office records managers and liaisons. The SharePoint tool is used as an authoritative internal source for what email and electronic records must be captured under Capstone guidance

Directives Management: a tool for collaborative review, editing and approval of draft DOJ policy documents, instructions, and directives. Includes functionality for capturing, organizing and resolving dozens/hundreds of comments per document from offices across DOJ

Records Information Tracking Tool (RITT): a shared records data repository, process workflow management tool, and a request and approval system for ORMP staff and Office of Information Policy (OIP) staff members. Allows organized capture, appraisal, documentation, and storage of Senior Leadership Office (SLO) records (both paper and electronic)

Records Center (Pilot): current effort to pilot SharePoint Records Center as records management tool for locally managed temporary records and permanent records that have not met retention periods

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DOJ


Records Control Schedule ApplicationPeriod of Performance: 09/2015 – 09/2019Savan Group is developing a .NET application to effectively distribute the Records Control Schedule (RCS), to provide a centralized tool for offices to create and manage file plans and inventories, and to provide Department-wide records management clarity for ORMP staff. Key tasks include the following: Conducting formal requirements gathering sessions with system administrators, the DOJ Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and

selected users Conducting user acceptance testing (UAT) to measure satisfaction of the requirements, assess users comfort with the system, and identify

required fixes Creating a secure application distributed across all DOJ components and users Identifying and mitigating risks including data hygiene and reporting, standardizing and documenting processes, and ensuring compliance with

broader OCIO requirements for applications Providing technical support as well as records management subject matter expertise on best practices, data cleanup, and process simplification


Directives ManagementPeriod of Performance: 09/2015 – 09/2019Savan Group is providing organizational improvement and transformational support to modernize and improve the Department’s Directives Management (DM) Program. Key tasks include the following: Assessing previous methods and operations for the DOJ-wide policy directive creation, review, approval, and publishing process Performing enterprise-wide audits of DM content, structures, and documents Conducting IT strategy analysis and requirements gathering, and reengineering critical process steps for operational efficiency Building workflow management and review tool to consolidate management for Directives Management team Providing ongoing system support for tool and infrastructure, as well as technical writing support for policy creation and review

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ)

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DOJ Antitrust Division

Records Management SupportPeriod of Performance: 01/2017 – 01/2019Savan Group is documenting findings from a gap analysis, developing a Division-wide strategic Records and Information Management (RIM) roadmap, providing records management subject matter expertise, and providing insight to RIM policy development. Key tasks include the following: Reviewing findings of annual RIM assessment to identify gaps and provide expert recommendations for improvement Identifying ways to align program with applicable DOJ and federal government records management mandates Identifying stakeholders and strategic communication methods / messages to lay groundwork for an effective, cohesive, and authoritative Division

RIM Working Group Assisting records team with review of incoming closed matters in paper and electronic format Providing advice and guidance to records liaisons and records custodians on RIM lifecycle requirements

DOJ Criminal Division

Records Management SupportPeriod of Performance: 01/2017 – 06/2017Savan Group supported a Division-wide records appraisal and scheduling effort to ensure compliance with Department and federal mandates for permanent and temporary records. Key tasks included the following: Provided in-person physical appraisal of paper records archives across almost two dozen departments Offered subject matter expertise and recommendations on unscheduled records, storage methods, and best practices Drafted descriptions for newly discovered records categories that required new internal DOJ records management classification Analyzed complex records management requirements for high-security case formats and national security records Provided advice and guidance to Criminal Division records liaisons and records custodians on best practices

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DOJ

Office of Justice Programs (OJP)Office of Audit,Assessment and Management (OAAM)

Grant Monitoring Oversight and Program Assessment Period of Performance: 09/2014 – 03/2019Savan Group is providing subcontractor support to the Office of Audit, Assessment and Management’s (OAAM) Program Assessment Division (PAD) with implementation of quality control tools and methodologies to support program assessment and monitoring of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants. Savan Group primarily supports the program assessment work stream. Key tasks include the following: Assisting in developing annual assessment plans Implementing methodologies, procedures, and technical solutions to support assessment activities Conducting focused assessments on DOJ grant programs and policies Determining effectiveness of DOJ grant programs and policies and identifying best practices Using data visualization to develop final reports in multiple appealing formats

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PAST PERFORMANCEDEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL)

DOL

Women’s Bureau (WB)

Publication on Women’s Employment Rights Period of Performance: 09/2014 – 03/2016 Savan Group performed research to develop an updated publication on women’s employment rights. Key tasks included the following: Reviewed the past Women’s Bureau publications on women’s employment rights Conducted research, proposed topics, and prepared a publication on women’s employment rights that offered information on women’s job rights

and explained how women can assert those rights


Handbook on Women WorkersPeriod of Performance: 09/2014 – 09/2015Savan Group performed research and data analysis to develop an updated Handbook on Women Workers that provides a wide range of stakeholders—women workers, employers, policymakers, governments, researchers, women’s organizations, etc.— with a comprehensiveset of the most current and salient data, statistics, and issues that most affect women in the workforce. Key tasks included the following: Reviewed the 1993 Handbook, Women Workers: Trends & Issues Developed a data strategy to update the content, and formulated an outline for an updated Handbook Conducted research including microdata analysis, data management, and literature reviews Drafted the updated Handbook and provided publication clearance support services


Research and Analysis for Working Women with Disabilities Period of Performance: 07/2013 – 07/2014Savan Group provided quantitative and qualitative research services to develop a comprehensive White Paper and fact sheets on the topic of women with disabilities, employment outcomes, and pay disparities. Key tasks included the following: Developed a literature review Performed data analysis and tabulations using Federal data sets, and conducted interviews Developed a White Paper that addressed the research gaps and objectives Developed three fact sheets to inform a range of audiences of key topics and findings Supported the client through the publication clearance process

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PAST PERFORMANCEDEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL)

DOL Women’s Bureau (WB)

Best Practices Study and Report on Ending Gender Wage GapPeriod of Performance: 09/2011 – 03/2012Savan Group performed fifty-state and locality research regarding promising practices for mitigating the gender wage gap and transformed findings into an actionable report. Key tasks included the following: Created a best practice identification framework Developed performance metrics for evaluation purposes Developed business case studies for various wage gap initiatives across the United States Briefed senior-level Department officials on various best practices identified and how they may be

leveraged across a variety of regions and at the federal level

DOL Chief Evaluation Office (CEO)

Unemployment Insurance Technical Working Groups (TWG)Period of Performance: 12/2015 – 12/2017 Savan Group is providing support services to help DOL plan for, facilitate, monitor, and support various technical working groups to discuss Unemployment Insurance (UI) topics. Key tasks include the following: Develop topics for TWG meetings Identify and select TWG participants, and provide coordination and logistic support for their attendance Plan and facilitated working TWG meetings Prepare agenda and remarks for each TWG meeting

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PAST PERFORMANCEDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

DOTFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Services support for Analysis of Grants Management ManualPeriod of Performance: 09/2016 – 03/2017Savan Group conducted a review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Grants Management Manual (GMM) todetermine if policies, processes, and procedures described were in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and guidance for grant program administration. Key tasks included the following: Created a Policy and Regulatory Map describing applicable Federal statutes and regulations, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance,

and FMCSA policy related to grant administration Conducted a gap analysis to identify gaps and inconsistencies between Federal and DOT policies, internal FMCSA documents, and the GMM Categorized provisions as policy, process, or procedure Provided recommendations for updating the GMM to bring it into compliance

DOTFederal Transit Administration (FTA)Office of Civil Rights (TCR)

Compliance Review Support Period of Performance: 12/2012 – 02/2015Savan Group led an effort to improve the Office of Civil Right’s (TCR) headquarters’ and regional civil rights compliance review processes. Key tasks included the following: Gathered key data in regions and headquarters on the policies and processes related to civil rights compliance actions, including all challenges

and opportunities—using qualitative and quantitative tools Conducted surveys and evaluate results Developed best practices benchmarks using data from similarly-situated agencies Created business process improvements and an implementation plan

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PAST PERFORMANCEDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

DOT

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (OASA)Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE)

Analysis and Recommendations SupportPeriod of Performance: 09/2012 – 09/2013 Savan Group supported a comprehensive review of the current Transportation Acquisition Regulation (TAR) and Transportation Acquisition Manual (TAM) and provided recommendations to change the regulations to reflect and comply with current laws and regulations. Key tasks included the following: Gathered and categorized all policy documents Reviewed and compared existing policies, procedures, and standards Conducted a gap analysis and analyzed results Consolidated and drafted recommended changes to TAR and TAM Developed recommendations for implementing systematic approach to managing future updates

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PAST PERFORMANCEDEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

TreasuryOffice of Privacy, Transparency, and Records (PTR)

E-Records Management Support ServicesPeriod of Performance: 09/2016 – 03/2018Savan Group is providing support for implementing new capabilities in Departmental Office’s (DO) enterprise content management tools.Key tasks include the following: Providing guidance for the implementation of the Capstone approach for email management: developing implementation project plans,

documenting workflows, and drafting policy Supporting user adoption of Capstone by developing training materials and documentation, creating communications plans and corresponding

materials, and executing and tracking training for DO offices Assisting DO develop its electronic systems to manage permanent, unstructured data by developing a project charter, leading white boarding

sessions, creating a records schedule crosswalk, developing decisions documents, and drafting records and system requirement documents

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PAST PERFORMANCEU.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Treasury

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Privacy, Governmental Liaison and Disclosure (PGLD)

E-Records Solution SupportPeriod of Performance: 09/2017 – 09/2019Savan Group is developing and leading strategic planning and implementation of Records Information Management (RMI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) solutions for IRS to ensure compliance, streamline enterprise processes, and safeguard information. Key tasks include the following: Updating and modernizing the management of the IRS Records Control Schedules Planning and implementing a CUI program using a tailored 3 phase approach Providing strategic planning to manage IRS’s unstructured data in accordance with §36 CFR 1236.20 and OMB M-12-18 Developing and administering a collaborative SharePoint electronic records management solution Updating enterprise policies and providing change management support services including training, communication, user support, and rollout

planning


IRS Content Management SupportPeriod of Performance: 09/2015 – 09/2017Savan Group led a comprehensive effort to implement new technologies and capabilities related to IRS enterprise content management including support for user adoption, configuration, and best practice records management as part of its overall collaboration and enterprise content management strategy. Key tasks included the following: Created and conducted records management curriculum training Created and conducted technical SharePoint training including library & content organizer rule configuration Developed Capstone compliance assessment and supported policy development Created and provided user training and support for email records management implementation

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PAST PERFORMANCEU.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Treasury


IRS Strategic Planning SupportPeriod of Performance: 10/2015 – 03/2016Savan Group supported an effort to formulate requirements, conduct a gap analysis, and develop an enterprise strategic plan for the implementation and configuration of governance capabilities in the new IRS Enterprise Content Management (ECM) environments. Keytasks included the following: Gathered and categorized all policy documents Reviewed and compared existing policies, procedures, and standards Conducted a requirements assessment Conducted a gap analysis and analyzed results Consolidated and drafted recommended ECM environment Developed recommendations for implementing systematic approach to managing content systems

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PAST PERFORMANCENATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)

NSFSecure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC) Program

Evaluation Services SupportPeriod of Performance: 11/2015 – 5/2018Savan Group is providing SaTC with an evaluation of its cross-directorate investment framing cybersecurity as a socio-technical challenge; and describing the extent to which the SaTC portfolio is contributing to and progressing toward the achievement of desired goals over time in order to inform strategic direction. Key tasks include the following: Developing an evaluation framework to identify short, medium, and long-term outcomes as well as process indicators that are deemed essential Building a knowledge base that will contribute to a more secure and trustworthy cyberspace Developing and advancing the scientific foundations of cybersecurity research, inducing change by translating research into practice, and

strengthening the education and training of the future cybersecurity workforce

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PAST PERFORMANCEU.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)

VA

Office of Information and Technology Office of Privacy and Records Management

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program Implementation SupportPeriod of Performance: 05/2016 – 05/2018Savan Group is implementing an enterprise-wide CUI program across the Department of Veterans Affairs. Key tasks include the following: Assessing the impact on existing information systems, security controls, policies, and procedures to identify gaps and potential changes Drafting a CUI directive tailored from the final 32 CFR 2002 and creating a marking handbook compliant with the new CUI markings and limited

dissemination controls Establishing a self-inspection program that integrates tracking and reporting capabilities, and defining a process for incident reporting and

challenges to CUI designation

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USDA

Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS)National Organic Program (NOP)

NOP Accreditation Peer Review Project (NOP Checklist)Period of Performance: 09/2016 – 01/2017Savan Group supported the National Organic Program (NOP) Accreditation and International Activities (AIA) Division in revising and streamlining its accreditation assessment checklists. Key tasks included the following: Gathered checklist requirements and functionality improvements from NOP staff Created a new checklist with a defined set of business rules and workflows Developed a single, streamlined checklist for AIA staff with automated functionality to improve work efficiency and reduce duplicating processes


NOP Comment Analysis SupportPeriod of Performance: 09/2015 – 03/2016Savan Group supported the Agricultural Marketing Service’s National Organic Program (NOP) to assist in the development of national standards for organic agricultural products. Savan Group’s regulatory services supported NOP’s rulemaking activities and continued efforts to provide greater clarity to various sections of the National Organic Standards. Key tasks included the following: Reviewed and evaluated existing comment analysis procedures Designed comment analysis framework for office-wide use Moved comments online to provide more public access to comments held in the Federal-wide docket management system (FDMS) Categorized comments by subject-matter area and stakeholder group Created qualitative and quantitative reports summarizing substantive comments Generated a database of the comments allowing NOP staff to easily access comments by subject-matter area and stakeholder group

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

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PAST PERFORMANCEU.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

USDA


NOP Regulatory Support ServicesPeriod of Performance: 09/2011 – 12/2012Savan Group supported NOP with a variety of regulatory and policy support services targeted to assist NOP in understanding potential impacts and implement the most effective and meaningful changes and enhancements. Key tasks included the following: Provided regulatory and policy support Conducted regulatory impact analysis Performed legal and regulation compliance research Conducted economic, environmental, and business impact studies Developed rulemaking and regulation recommendation and guidance Provided public comment analysis and support Created surveys & studies and onducted data analysis

USDAOffice of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

Shared Services Lines of Business Solutions (SSLOBS)Period of Performance: 08/2017 – 07/2022Savan Group is providing subcontractor support to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer’s (OCFO) payroll, human resources, and financial management service offerings, which are designed to eliminate time-consuming, transactional functions and increase time for agencies to perform core mission activities.Key tasks include the following: Providing USDA and other agencies with modern, core financial management and administrative systems that comply with federal standards Overseeing software development, including reviewing for correctness, adherence to the design concept, and progress Supporting the process of acquiring, securing, managing, operating, and maintaining all hardware, software, and network services that provide

managed hosting services to USDA and other Federal customers Improving performance of personnel services by providing USDA with a modern, core Personnel and Pay system which focuses on customer

service

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USDA

Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS)National Organic Program (NOP)Organic Livestock & Poultry Practice (OLPP)

OLPP Public Comment AnalysisPeriod of Performance: 06/2017 – 09/2017Savan Group supported and enhanced USDA AMS rulemaking activities by providing comment processing and support, policy analyses of comments, auxiliary/support services, and reported on Organic Livestock & Poultry Practices (OLPP). Key tasks included the following: Reviewed electronically submitted comments Moved public comments from the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to www.regulations.gov, assisted in moving over comments

submitted by email or by mail, and identified and removed inappropriate comments Maintained regular briefings with designated NOP staff to address trouble areas, schedule deviations, or emerging topics within comment

processing Reviewed each comment and tagged it with an appropriate category tag, highlighted substantial comments, and placed the comments in our

Microsoft Access-based Comment Support Database Used quantitative analysis (including breakdown of the topic areas) to identify all relevant issues raised by the participating public, provided

qualitative reports summarizing substantive comments or general sentiment across all comments as requested


Technical Reports to Support the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substance in Organic Agriculture SupportPeriod of Performance: 05/2017 – 05/2018Savan Group is developing a Full Evaluation Technical Report on Silver Dihydrogen Citrate to provide the NOSB Handling Subcommittee with actionable intelligence, enabling the Subcommittee to make an informed determination on the petition to allow Silver Dihydrogen Citrate to be used in organic crop production. Key tasks include the following: Detailing the impact of materials used in the organic handling process and addressing the National List Evaluation Questions Researching peer-reviewed scientific literature and legal sources to provide information on properties, uses, guidelines, and legal status of the

substance under other Federal, state, and international regulations Writing and editing technical reports to convey complex scientific information to a lay audience

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

http://www.regulations.gov/

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PAST PERFORMANCEDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

USDARural Development (RD) Multi-Family Housing (MFH)

MFH Servicing Risk AssessmentPeriod of Performance: 09/2016 – 05/2017Savan Group supported USDA Rural Development (RD) to conduct a risk review of the multi-family housing servicing portfolio, including Section 515 direct loans (legacy) as well as Section 538 guaranteed loans and the properties securing them. Key tasks include the following: Assessing the risks and practices associated with states not meeting servicing goals as it pertains to the Class C and D (problem) properties

within MFH direct loan portfolio Reviewing risks that negatively impact the effectiveness of communications Assessing risks that lessen the Rural Housing Service’s (RHS) ability to validate the lender’s reporting of credit quality within the 538 Program for

properties with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)

USDARural Development (RD) Multi-Family Housing (MFH)

MFH Portfolio Risk Assessment Period of Performance: 09/2016 – 06/2018 Savan Group is supporting MFH’s mission to improve the economy and quality of life in rural America by providing loan risk assessment and establish best practices in the direct loan programs. Key tasks include the following: Evaluating Section 515 Multifamily Housing Direct Loan Program Providing recommendations to strengthen the direct loan program in alignment with USDA’s mission Recommending best practice implementation across the Direct Loan Program

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USDA Rural Development (RD) Realignment

RD RealignmentPeriod of Performance: 11/30/2017 – 09/25/2018Savan Group is supporting RD to Design an organizational structure, process flows, and management strategy for the Rural Development Innovation Center and the Business Center that focuses on improving Infrastructure, Partnership, and Innovation. Key tasks include the following: Proposing changes informed by the organizational redesign and commercial and public sector best practices, and address potential risks

associated with the new organizational design Apply a step-by-step process to identify aspects of workflow, procedures, structures and systems to realign them to fit current business realities

and goals Implement design principles with emphasis on improving operational efficiency, achieving cost-savings, and improving customer service

USDARural Development (RD) Community Facilities

CF Underwriting Assessment Period of Performance: 09/2017 – 06/2018Community Facilities (CF) Rural Housing Service (RHS) Community Facilities (CF) Loan Process SupportSavan Group is helping the CF Direct Loan Program to better understand risk and implement loan best practices in portfolios supporting rural hospitals, universities, and public schools. Key tasks include the following: Sampling loans to identify weaknesses and risk Analyzing processes, tools, and technologies and implementing best practices in the loan obligation process Establishing standardized loan and underwriting processes for CF employees across all field offices.

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