# SPA Expands Technical Advisory Support

In a Washington Technology interview, Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) CEO Rich Sawchak described how technical advisory firms are adapting to compressed mission timelines, including work involving simulation and countering unmanned aerial systems. He also cited growing AI implementation alongside continuing adoption barriers. For procurement professionals, the signal points to customer interest in advisory services that pair analysis with practical, faster support for execution; it does not identify a specific solicitation or contract award.

- Government buyers evaluating technical advisory support may want to assess providers’ ability to translate analysis into actionable execution support under compressed timelines.
- Contractors can emphasize relevant simulation, counter-UAS, and AI implementation experience, while addressing adoption barriers as part of their proposed approach.
- The interview indicates a potential shift in how advisory services are delivered, but provides no contract values, agency-specific requirements, or procurement deadlines.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Professional Services, Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Vendors
- Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) ()

### Sources
- [WT 360: SPA and the widening nature of technical advisory services - Washington Technology](https://www.washingtontechnology.com/companies/2026/11/wt-360-spa-and-widening-nature-technical-advisory-services/416944) - Washington Technology