Risk management Information - Software Pilot Program

The Risk Management Information (RMI) - Software Pilot Program is a Department of the Navy initiative under Program Element PE 0608013N, focused on modernizing safety reporting and risk management capabilities for both active and reserve Navy and Marine Corps commands. This program is designated as a Software and Digital Technology Pilot Program, in response to recommendations from the Defense Innovation Board (DIB) and legislative direction from Section 872 of the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. The goal is to streamline software acquisition, development, and deployment processes, allowing for agile procurement, production, modification, and sustainment of software capabilities within a single budget line.

The RMI program aims to consolidate disparate risk management requirements into a unified Program of Record (PoR), providing enhanced automation, improved data integrity, and self-service tools for users. It is structured around three primary capability increments: Streamlined Incident Reporting (SIR), Safety Program Management (SPM), and Analysis & Dissemination (A&D). Portal Integration is also being developed in parallel, leveraging a Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) platform to ensure interoperability and scalability. This incremental development approach allows for the reengineering of business processes while consolidating five legacy systems: WESS, ESAMS, POAIRS, MMAC, and INJTRK.

Navy Enterprise IT is the specific project within this program element, with funding allocated for both development and sustainment activities. In FY 2025, the focus is on expanding Safety Program Management capabilities, including the deployment of modules for Medical Surveillance and Self-Assessment, and initiating development for a Respiratory Protection module. These modules are designed to support safety professionals in conducting industrial hygiene assessments and establishing fall protection programs, thereby mitigating health risks and injuries among Navy and Marine Corps personnel.

For FY 2026, objectives include continued engineering and deployment of additional SPM modules, such as Respiratory Protection, Risk Management, Fall Protection, and Safety Committee functionalities. Each module undergoes a rigorous requirements evaluation and validation process prior to development, ensuring alignment with operational needs and deployment timetables. The program also emphasizes continuous system interface development and maintenance, supporting agile updates and integration with enterprise Department of Navy platforms.

Sustainment activities are a critical component of the RMI program, with funding dedicated to ongoing maintenance, upgrades, helpdesk support, and ad hoc testing for quality of service impacts. The transition of newly developed modules into agile sustainment ensures that deployed capabilities remain current and effective. The Naval Safety Command (NSC) leverages these interfaces to analyze and record incident reports more efficiently, enhancing safety program management across systems such as ESAMS, Jupiter, MAXIMO, and USMC Max.

The acquisition strategy for RMI relies on procuring and customizing existing COTS software and services through an 8A Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract. This approach is intended to meet Navy documentation requirements and generate comprehensive safety reporting for United States Naval forces. By utilizing agile development cycles, the program can rapidly transition completed modules into production and sustainment, supporting continuous improvement and adaptability.

Budget adjustments in FY 2026 reflect efforts to promote government efficiency and workforce optimization, in accordance with Executive Orders 14222 and 14210. Reductions in contractor support services and civilian personnel costs are intended to streamline operations while maintaining the program's technical and schedule integrity. The RMI Software Pilot Program focuses on agile development, legacy system consolidation, and sustained operational support for Navy risk management and safety reporting.