Services

Systems Testing and Evaluation

Man-Machines Systems Assessments, Inc. have supported military test and evaluation activities since its inception in 1990. MSA, Inc. is a prime contractor for the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), and has provided a full spectrum of analytical and data management support services for government and commercial sector needs. 

The test and evaluation analytical support staff provides the specialized knowledge and technical skills necessary to analyze complex problems or issues, quantify essential performance parameters, and design solutions based upon the customers' needs and constraints.  Functions include task management and analysis, requirements definitions, organizational analysis, systems analysis, functional/procedural process analysis, data analysis, statistical analysis, modeling and simulation, test planning, configuration management, hardware and software testing, quality management, system engineering, system performance assessments, MANPRINT assessments, Inde- pendent Logistics Assessments and other operations research analyses.

Our analysts are experienced in test and evaluation support through all stages of the DoD acquisition process.  We have supported over 100 major U.S. Army and Joint evaluations and assessments and are also providing support to the Rapid Acquisition Initiative.

MSA personnel participate on sight with the assigned test teams assisting with the development of test strategies, concepts and methodologies. This effort includes developing Data Collection and Analysis planning, identification and coordination of required instrumentation, questionnaire development and assessment reporting

MSA, Inc is a technical service firm, having no affiliation with combat or materiel developers.  As such, MSA is not compromised by conflicts of interest in support of any aspect of the AEC independent evaluation process.
We have a broad range of experience to include:

  • Soldier Systems
  • Chemical/Biological Defense
  • Future Combat Systems
  • Information Systems Technologies - C4 Systems
  • Combat Support Systems
  • Ground Combat Systems
  • Counter - IED
  • Night Vision Systems
  • Personal and mounted weapon systems
  • Reconnaissance Systems
  • Air Platforms
  • Battlespace environments
  • Sensors and Electronics
  • Materials/Processes