The Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) reference models are a set of tools that equip the Federal Government with a common language and framework to describe and analyze IT investments, enhance collaboration and ultimately transform the Federal government, as set forth in the PMA. Creating a standardized approach towards defining how each agency conducts business across the federal portfolio.

The FEA is being constructed through a collection of interrelated “reference models” designed to facilitate cross-agency analysis and the identification of duplicative investments, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration within and across Federal Agencies.

SOA is systemic to the FEA; however how it fits into the models is not exactly clear to all. As government agencies and government contractors attempt to decode the FEA, and SOA, they are seeking expert assistance for RFP responses, project analysis, technology selection, and just general FEA/SOA advice.

The Linthicum Group, LLC, based in the Washington DC area, provides expert FEA and SOA consulting services to organizations that are looking to optimize their understanding of the FEA, and how SOA works within the FEA. Typically projects include:

• Architecture guidance to contractors seeking to provide FEA compliant SOA solutions.

• Red team reviews of proposals, architectures, and project plans for FEA and SOA deliverables.

• FEA and SOA training, providing practitioners with the information they need to be successful when deploying FEA-compliant SOA solutions.

• Guidance for SOA technology companies looking to work with the FEA.

• General advice and guidance for any number of issues related to the FEA and SOA.

For more information, or to set up a free consultation, please contact Dave Linthicum at (703) 531-8714, or e-mail the Linthicum Group at david@linthicumgroup.com