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Solutioning as a Service™

From vague challenge to production-ready solution — in weeks.

Matter + Energy's proprietary engineering and product-development offering for identifying business problems, designing technology solutions, building MVPs, and deploying production-ready systems.

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Framework

7-step process from problem definition to production deployment

Solutioning Session

Washington DC — limited quarterly availability for qualified teams

Timeline

Working prototypes in weeks, not months — validated before full build begins

Entry Points

Discovery Call (30 min virtual) or Lab Session (2–4 hours, DC or virtual)

Problem Definition Use Case Development Reference Architecture MVP Build Rapid Prototyping Production Deployment Technology Spend Intelligence AI Adoption FinOps Federal Solutions Problem Definition Use Case Development Reference Architecture MVP Build Rapid Prototyping Production Deployment Technology Spend Intelligence AI Adoption FinOps Federal Solutions

The Model

Most technology investments fail before the first line of code is written.

The failure point is almost never the technology. It is the gap between a real operational problem and a clearly defined solution. Teams rush to implementation before the problem is properly scoped, the right use cases are identified, and the architecture is validated. The result is a build that solves the wrong problem — or the right problem in the wrong way.

Solutioning as a Service™ was built to close that gap. We bring a structured framework, deep implementation expertise across Technology Spend Intelligence and AI Adoption, and a physical Solutioning Session in Washington DC where your team can work through a real challenge with our specialists — before a budget line is opened or a contract is signed.

The process is deliberate. The output is concrete. And we stay through production to make sure it works.

The Framework

Seven steps. One integrated path from problem to production.

Each step produces a specific output. Nothing advances without a validated deliverable from the step before it. This is what separates a production-ready solution from a perpetual pilot.

01

Discover

Problem Definition

Align on the real problem — not the symptom. We facilitate structured solutioning sessions that surface the underlying challenge, define what success looks like in measurable terms, and identify the stakeholders whose buy-in is required for the solution to stick.

Problem statement Success criteria Stakeholder map
02

Shape

Use Cases & Business Case

Turn pain points into concrete, value-based use cases and agree on budget boundaries. We score each use case by feasibility, time-to-value, and strategic alignment — so investment is directed toward the opportunities with the highest likelihood of measurable return.

Prioritized use cases Business case draft Budget parameters
03

Blueprint

Reference Architecture & Roadmap

Design a solution that is realistic, scalable, and aligned with your existing technology stack — not a reference architecture borrowed from a vendor's slide deck. We map the build against your data environment, integration constraints, security requirements, and operational realities before a single sprint begins.

Reference architecture Integration map Implementation roadmap
04

Prove

MVP Definition & Build

Build a minimal, testable version that proves value quickly — before full investment is committed. Our MVP approach is deliberate: narrow in scope, fast in execution, and structured to answer the one question that matters at this stage — does this work in your environment with your data?

Working MVP Validation results Go/no-go criteria
05

Build

Solution Development & Integration

Evolve the validated MVP into a robust, production-ready solution. Full integration with your enterprise systems, security and compliance controls embedded throughout, and performance validated against the success criteria defined in Step 1. No surprises at launch — because they were designed out.

Production build Integration testing Security validation
06

Launch

Testing, Delivery & Transition

Validate, harden, and hand over the solution with confidence. We run structured acceptance testing against the original success criteria, manage the transition to your operational teams, and document everything required for your team to own and sustain the solution independently.

Acceptance testing Operational handover Documentation package
07

Evolve

Operate & Optimize

Ensure value is sustained and improved over time. For organizations that want a long-term partner rather than a one-time delivery, we offer ongoing operational support, performance monitoring, and continuous optimization — so the solution compounds in value rather than degrading after go-live.

Performance monitoring Optimization cycles Managed services option

The Solutioning Session

Bring one real challenge. Leave with a draft solution.

We reserve a limited number of lab sessions each quarter for qualified enterprise and government teams. Bring a real operational challenge to our Solutioning Session in downtown Washington DC — or join virtually — and work through it live with our specialists.

In a single session, your team will walk away with a draft use case, reference architecture options, and a clear MVP path. Not a pitch. Not a proposal. Actual work product.

Not sure if you're ready for a full lab session? Start with a 30-minute Discovery Call to clarify your challenge and determine whether the lab is the right next step.

You leave with

A draft use case scoped to your environment

You leave with

Reference architecture options mapped to your stack

You leave with

A clear, costed MVP path forward

Location

Downtown Washington DC — in-person or virtual attendance available

Availability

Limited sessions each quarter — eligibility review required

Cost

For qualified teams. Terms and conditions apply.

Duration

2 to 4 hours — structured working sessions in-person or virtual

Focus Areas

Technology Spend Intelligence, AI Adoption, FinOps, Data Strategy, Automation

Who It's For

Enterprise and government teams with a defined challenge and decision-making authority in the room

Get Started

Begin with the right conversation.

A Discovery Call is the right starting point for most organizations. Thirty minutes to understand where you are, clarify your challenge, and determine what the right next step looks like.

Discovery Call

A focused 30-minute virtual conversation to understand where you are in your technology journey, clarify your challenge, and determine the right next step.

Format

Virtual

Duration

30 minutes

Cost

No charge

Availability

Reviewed for fit

Request a Discovery Call

* All Discovery Calls are held virtually unless specifically requested otherwise. Matter + Energy will contact you within two business days to confirm availability.

Each Solutioning Session is a structured half-day engagement — held in-person at our Washington DC facility or conducted virtually. Participants leave with a defined use case, documented reference architecture options, and a scoped MVP path. Quarterly availability is limited to qualified teams.

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Certifications & Registrations

WOSB / EDWOSB

SBA Certified Woman-Owned Small Business

Small Disadvantaged Business

SBA Certified

SWaM Certified

Commonwealth of Virginia

DBE Certified

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

UEI

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CAGE Code

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Not sure where to start? Start here.

A 30-minute Discovery Call costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We'll tell you within the first conversation whether there's a meaningful opportunity — and what the right next step looks like.

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Take It With You

Download the full Solutioning as a Service™ framework overview.

A concise two-page reference covering the framework stages, program implications, and how to engage the Solutioning Session.

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