Defense BudgETT is a specialized provider of military force planning and strategic decision support services, delivering advanced software solutions and expert consulting to help military leaders optimize force readiness and modernization efforts [1]. Operating from their headquarters in Lake Bluff, Illinois [2], the company serves defense sector leadership through sophisticated decision modeling technology and comprehensive analysis capabilities.
At the core of their offerings is the Enhanced Tradespace Tool (ETT), a PC-based platform that enables detailed projection of force structure decisions and budget scenarios [1]. This proprietary technology aligns with Department of Defense Analytic Agenda requirements, providing military leaders with:
- Comprehensive force structure planning and analysis
- Strategic budget projection and resource allocation modeling
- Advanced acquisition and divestiture decision support
- Detailed military capability assessment and optimization [3]
Defense BudgETT maintains active status as a GSA schedule contractor (Contract #47QTCA20D000J) [1], with demonstrated experience supporting strategic planning at Headquarters Air Force. Their consulting services encompass:
- Force structure analysis for Air Force-wide and major command forces
- Alternative force structure scenario development
- Multi-domain capability assessments across fighter, lift, tanker, space, and C4ISR
- Futures Games support and adjudication [1]
The company's technology capabilities are designed to meet specific military planning requirements through:
- Customizable business rules and production rate modeling
- Scenario-based force structure analysis
- Integrated budget and inventory projection tools
- Rapid-response analytical support [1]
Their expertise extends across multiple areas of defense analysis, military operations, and security policy development, serving all government levels [1]. The company specializes in evaluating military readiness versus modernization trade-offs and conducting technology investment benefit analyses to support strategic decision-making [1].
Through their Enhanced Tradespace Tool and consulting services, Defense BudgETT enables military leaders to:
- Generate detailed long-term force structure projections
- Evaluate complex budget scenarios and capability tradeoffs
- Manage aircraft, land vehicle, and naval vessel inventories
- Validate decisions at the Congressional level [1]