Overview of OAS Capabilities
- nGAP Inc
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Complete Visualization of All Ships in Maintenance and Construction

The Open Acquisition System (OAS) provides real-time visibility into every vessel in the fleet — whether under construction, undergoing maintenance, or being modernized — enabling instantaneous situational awareness for all stakeholders.
Learn More: OAS real-time tracking and transparency facilitates better monitoring across all shipbuilding and maintenance activities (from procurement to delivery).
No Need for a Keyboard

OAS is engineered for intuitive interaction, minimizing dependency on manual data entry and allowing teams to engage with project data effortlessly, even via automated AI-driven interfaces.
Learn More: Acquisition Evolution insight clearly highlights how ML and AI are integrated into workflows to automate and enhance system interactions.
Complete AI Integration

The platform embeds machine learning and AI across functional modules — from predictive analytics to automated alerting — so decision-making and risk mitigation happen with minimal human input.
Learn More: nGAP Inc.’s Acquisition Evolution insight discusses ongoing integration of machine learning (ML) and AI into acquisition and project functions to future-proof operations.
Instant Communication with Entire Project Team in Real Time

Communication tools built into the platform support synchronized updates, notifications, and collaboration for everyone on the project — eliminating delays and information gaps.
Learn More: Project Creation overview describes communication tools such as alerts and notifications that keep teams aligned in real time.
Reduced Production Time by Orders of Magnitude

By automating process flow, eliminating bottlenecks, and consolidating data access, OAS accelerates shipbuilding and maintenance lifecycles, radically reducing overall production time.
Learn More: The Shipbuilding at the Speed of Mission article ties OAS capabilities to solving systemic delays in naval shipbuilding — directly addressing persistent schedule overruns.
100% Accountability

With every action, transaction, and update tracked in the system, accountability is ensured down to the smallest detail across all acquisition, maintenance, and financial activities.
Learn More: OAS’s real-time audit trails address issues of transparency and accountability that underlie poor project performance.
100% Transparency

The platform’s comprehensive data visibility means all stakeholders — from project managers to senior leadership — see the exact same up-to-the-minute information without silos or information gaps.
Learn More: An In the News piece highlights OAS’s ability to improve transparency and tracking in complex defense production pipelines.
On Time and In Budget Functionality

With integrated project planning, budgeting, and real-time controls, the system enables teams to complete shipbuilding and maintenance work predictably — on schedule and within financial constraints.
Learn More: The OAS Insights on real-time project and fund tracking demonstrate how budget visibility and control improve project outcomes.