Lifecycle Management

McKean Defense program analysts, logisticians, and engineers support the lifecycle of shipboard systems by combining their Navy experience with an eye toward program improvement options. We produce logistics documentation such as ILS plans, test documentation, maintenance support data, and installation/alteration packages. We enhance the products with state of the art graphics and computer based programs that deliver information in useful formats and in understandable segments. The results are focused on enhancing fleet sustainment and embracing the sailors who use the HM&E systems we support.

Improving Shipboard Readiness
Current Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) maintenance schedules put enormous pressures on engineering programs to plan, prepare and successfully execute Light-Off Assessments (LOA). In preparation for the USS INDEPENDENCE's LOA and return to service, McKean Defense worked closely with the LCS Squadron One Maintenance Department to save costs and improve efficiencies by implementing continuous material assessment processes. Our efforts led to improved levels of accuracy on Current Ships Maintenance Project (CSMP) validations. Following the USS INDEPENDENCE’s successful LOA, McKean Defense’s efforts produced results that validated over 90% of existing 959 jobs and led to recommendations to reduce redundant workloads.
Realizing the Benefits of Distance Support Solutions Understanding
Can a geographically spread workforce provide new economies without sacrificing mission goals? To explore the potential advantages of Distance Support (DS) capabilities, the Navy engaged McKean Defense's shipboard experience and engineering and analyses expertise. We helped establish a predictive method of integrating critical components. We proposed combining people, processes, and technology into a collaborative infrastructure. Our efforts put senior Navy personnel at the forefront of strategy sessions, resulting in new operational charters for DS solutions. Collaborating with Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) we have resolved Condition Based Maintenance (CBM+) server and data transfer issues, and improved access to critical assets such as technical manuals.