Fixed-fee · Defined deliverables · No hourly billing

AI operations that
actually run.

Every engagement starts with understanding your operations — not selling you a tool. The technology recommendation follows the diagnosis, not the other way around.

Three principles behind
everything we deliver.

Strategy before technology

Most AI vendors sell tools. We start with your operations — understanding what's broken, what's repetitive, and where your team's time is going. The right technology recommendation follows that diagnosis, not the reverse.

Fixed fees, not timesheets

Every engagement is fixed-fee with defined deliverables. You know exactly what you're getting, exactly what it costs, and exactly when it's done. No surprises, no hourly billing, no scope creep.

Built for how small teams work

Enterprise AI platforms assume you have an IT department and a six-month window. We work with businesses of 10–200 people who need AI running in weeks, not years — using tools your team can maintain without specialists.

Start here

AI Readiness
Assessment

A structured 40-question diagnostic that scores your organization across five critical dimensions — and hands you a prioritized roadmap for exactly where to act first.

Most companies don't know where to start with AI. They try tools, hit walls, and conclude AI isn't ready for their business. The problem isn't AI readiness — it's having no systematic way to evaluate their own operations against it.

The AI Readiness Assessment changes that. In a 90-minute session with Thelia Mead, we walk through your technology stack, business processes, BD pipeline, team readiness, and compliance posture. You leave with a scored report, a four-stage Readiness Level, and a 90-day roadmap of your top AI opportunities ranked by ROI.

What you receive
  • 90-minute intake session with Thelia Mead
  • Full 40-question diagnostic across 5 dimensions
  • AI Readiness Index score & Readiness Stage (1–4)
  • Top 5 workflow recommendations with ROI estimates
  • Prioritized 90-day implementation roadmap
  • Branded report document — shareable with partners or leadership
  • One follow-up strategy call included
Investment
$5,000
Fixed fee · 2–3 weeks · One-time engagement
40
Diagnostic questions
5
Scored dimensions
90
Day roadmap
Ideal for

Organizations that know AI can help but haven't found a clear, structured way to evaluate where to start. Also the entry point into every StrategyLINC engagement — the roadmap we produce becomes the implementation plan.

No commitment required

The Assessment is a standalone fixed-fee engagement. There is no obligation to continue with implementation or a retainer. Many clients choose to — but that's your decision based on the value of the roadmap you receive.

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Build phase

AI Workflow
Implementation

Takes your Assessment roadmap off the shelf and builds the workflows — tools configured, automations running, SOPs written, and team trained. Clients see time savings within the first two weeks of delivery.

A roadmap sitting in a folder changes nothing. Implementation is where the value is actually created. We take the top three AI use cases from your Assessment and build them end-to-end — not just a demo, but a running system your team uses daily.

Every implementation includes written SOPs and Loom video walkthroughs so the system lives beyond the engagement. Your team knows how to use it, maintain it, and extend it without depending on us for every update.

What you receive
  • 3 AI workflows implemented end-to-end
  • Tools configured and integrated (no-code tools only)
  • Written SOPs for each workflow
  • Loom video walkthroughs for team reference
  • 60-minute team training session
  • 30-day check-in call after delivery
Investment
$4,500–$7,500
Fixed fee · 4–6 weeks · Requires prior Assessment
3
Workflows built
6
Week delivery
2wk
To first savings
Example workflows

Inbox triage and prioritization · Proposal drafting assistant · Monthly reporting automation · Client intake and onboarding · Invoice and contract generation · Meeting notes to action items

What comes next

Every Implementation client is presented with the Fractional AI Leadership retainer at the 30-day check-in — the natural next step for organizations that want to keep building.

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Compliance & trust

AI Governance
& Policy

Practical AI governance for organizations that need to demonstrate responsible use to clients, partners, federal agencies, or regulators — without needing a legal team to build it.

As AI adoption accelerates, governance is becoming table stakes — especially for federal contractors. Updated OMB guidance (2025–2026) now requires agencies to document and report AI use cases. CMMC requirements for DoD contractors include AI-adjacent data handling obligations. Enterprise clients are increasingly asking vendors to demonstrate responsible AI practices before signing contracts.

StrategyLINC's AI Governance frameworks are aligned to NIST AI RMF and current federal guidance — practical, implementable documents your organization can actually use, not 200-page policy manuals that sit in a drawer.

What you receive
  • Full AI inventory and shadow system audit
  • AI Governance Policy Framework (drafted and reviewed)
  • Data handling standards and classification guide
  • Audit trail documentation requirements
  • Risk and compliance gap assessment
  • Implementation roadmap aligned to NIST AI RMF
  • Stakeholder briefing materials (executive and board level)
Investment
$8,500–$25,000
Fixed fee · 6–12 weeks · Set-aside eligible
NIST
AI RMF aligned
OMB
2025–26 compliant
DoD
CMMC-aware
Government procurement angle

StrategyLINC is WOSB and SDVOSB certified. AI governance consulting services are deliverable under federal set-aside contracts, BPAs, and GSA schedule vehicles. Contact us to explore procurement options.

Ideal for

Federal contractors pursuing AI-adjacent task orders · Regulated SMBs (financial services, healthcare) · Organizations preparing for enterprise client audits · Firms responding to OMB AI transparency requirements

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Ongoing partnership

Fractional AI
Operations Leadership

Monthly AI advisory and implementation — strategy sessions, new workflow builds, team coaching, and a monthly AI Operations Report. Your embedded AI operations lead without the full-time overhead.

After the Assessment and Implementation, the question becomes: how do you keep building without losing momentum? AI isn't a one-time project — it's an ongoing operational capability that needs to be maintained, extended, and adapted as your business grows.

The Fractional AI Leadership retainer provides exactly that: a standing monthly engagement where StrategyLINC functions as your AI operations lead — reviewing what's working, implementing new workflows, training new team members, and keeping your AI operations ahead of the curve.

Monthly deliverables
  • 2 strategy and advisory calls per month (60 minutes each)
  • 1 new AI workflow implemented per month
  • Unlimited async support within 48-hour response
  • Monthly AI Operations Report (what's working, what to improve)
  • Priority access to new ControlLayer tools and templates
  • Team training and onboarding support as needed
Monthly investment
$2,000–$3,500
Per month · 3-month minimum · Cancel after minimum term
2
Monthly calls
1
New workflow/mo
48h
Async response
Why this matters

Three retainer clients at $2,500/month = $7,500 in baseline predictable monthly revenue for your firm. For StrategyLINC clients: three retainer engagements running simultaneously means AI is continuously compounding — not stalling after one implementation.

Typical path

Assessment → Implementation → Retainer. Most clients who complete an Implementation engage the retainer at the 30-day check-in. The retainer is most valuable when you have a running system to extend.

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Government & enterprise

Program & Project
Management

End-to-end program and project management for government and enterprise clients — PMP-certified, compliance-first, and grounded in 20+ years of operational experience across DoD, DHS, DOJ, and NATO environments.

StrategyLINC's program management practice predates the AI pivot — it's the foundation the firm was built on. We bring the same operational discipline that governed mission-critical programs at the White House Communications Agency, the FBI, and NATO to your federal task orders and enterprise initiatives.

For federal contractors, StrategyLINC is available as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or teaming partner. Our WOSB and SDVOSB certifications provide set-aside procurement advantages on eligible task orders.

Capabilities
  • Program and project management for federal task orders
  • PMP-certified delivery methodology
  • Stakeholder management and executive briefing preparation
  • Risk identification, mitigation planning, and tracking
  • Performance reporting and KPI dashboard development
  • Change management planning and implementation support
  • AI-augmented PM workflows where applicable
Engagement model
Custom pricing
Task order · Contract vehicle · Teaming arrangement
Certifications & clearances

WOSB · SDVOSB · VOSB · SAM.gov Registered · PMP Certified · TS/SCI with CI Poly (Founder)

Agency experience

Department of Defense · Department of Homeland Security · Department of Justice · Department of Veterans Affairs · NATO · White House Communications Agency · Federal Bureau of Investigation

Teaming options

Available as prime contractor on WOSB/SDVOSB set-aside task orders, subcontractor providing specialized expertise, or teaming partner to meet set-aside subcontracting plan requirements.

Discuss Teaming

All services.
One clear price.

Fixed-fee engagements only. No hourly billing. No retainer surprises. You know what you're getting before you sign anything.

Entry point

AI Readiness Assessment

$5,000
Fixed fee · 2–3 weeks
  • 90-min session with Thelia Mead
  • 40-question diagnostic, 5 dimensions
  • AI Readiness Index score
  • Top 5 workflow recommendations
  • 90-day implementation roadmap
  • Branded report document
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Ongoing leadership

Fractional AI Leadership

$2,000–$3,500/mo
Monthly · 3-month minimum
  • 2 strategy calls per month
  • 1 new workflow per month
  • 48-hour async response
  • Monthly AI Operations Report
  • Team training as needed
  • ControlLayer platform access
Apply for Retainer

AI Governance & Policy: $8,500–$25,000 per engagement · Program & Project Management: custom pricing · Contact us to discuss

What to expect from
every StrategyLINC engagement.

Every engagement
starts with a conversation.

Book a 30-minute discovery call and we'll identify which engagement is the right fit for where you are right now.

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