SPECIFICATION SW-2026.E // FIXED-SCOPE ENGAGEMENT

Technical Due Diligence

Independent technical assessment for acquisitions, major vendor decisions, or significant technology investments. We tell you what you’re actually buying.

SPECIFICATION SW-2026.E1 // PROBLEM DEFINITION

You need to know what’s under the hood.

Whether you’re acquiring a company, evaluating a major vendor, or assessing a significant technology investment, you need an independent technical perspective. Sellers and vendors won’t tell you the whole story.

Acquisition risk

You’re buying a company and need to understand their technology. Is it an asset or a liability? What are the hidden costs?

Vendor claims

A vendor is promising transformational capabilities. Are they telling the truth? Can they deliver? What are you actually getting?

Investment decisions

You’re considering a major technology investment. Is the approach sound? Are the estimates realistic? What’s missing?

Internal disagreement

Technical and business stakeholders have different opinions. You need an objective assessment to break the deadlock.

SPECIFICATION SW-2026.E2 // DELIVERABLES

What you get

A decision-quality report that tells you what you need to know—not what the seller wants you to hear.

01

Technical Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of the technology. Architecture, code quality, security, scalability—the full picture.

  • Architecture review and documentation
  • Code quality assessment
  • Security posture evaluation
  • Scalability and performance analysis
02

Risk Analysis

Every significant risk identified, quantified, and prioritized. Technical debt, security gaps, integration challenges—nothing hidden.

  • Technical debt inventory
  • Security vulnerabilities
  • Integration complexity
  • Dependency risks
03

Executive Summary

Clear findings formatted for decision-makers. Bottom line up front, supporting evidence available.

  • Go/no-go recommendation
  • Key findings summary
  • Risk-adjusted valuation inputs
  • Post-acquisition/implementation considerations
SPECIFICATION SW-2026.E3 // PROCESS

How it works

01
STEP 01

Scoping

Day 1

We understand your decision context, key questions, and specific concerns. What do you need to know to make the right call?

02
STEP 02

Information Gathering

Days 2-3

Access to technology, documentation, and people. Data room review, technical interviews, system access.

03
STEP 03

Technical Analysis

Days 4-8

Deep dive into the technology. Code review, architecture assessment, security analysis, and more.

04
STEP 04

Report Development

Days 9-10

Synthesize findings into a decision-quality report. Clear conclusions, supported by evidence.

05
STEP 05

Delivery

Day 11

Present findings to stakeholders. Answer questions. Provide supporting documentation.

TOTAL DURATION

1-2 weeks

YOUR INVOLVEMENT

2-4 hours of your team’s time

SPECIFICATION SW-2026.E4 // OUTCOMES

After the assessment

You’ll have the technical clarity needed to make your decision.

Decision confidence

You understand what you’re buying or investing in. No surprises after the deal closes.

Negotiation leverage

Documented issues give you ammunition for better terms. Risk-adjusted pricing, escrow provisions, warranties.

Integration planning

If you proceed, you know exactly what you’re walking into. No post-close fire drills.

Stakeholder alignment

An objective assessment that technical and business stakeholders can both reference.

SPECIFICATION SW-2026.E5 // INVESTMENT

Investment

Investment scoped to the complexity of your assessment. Broader scope or multiple systems quoted separately.

Fixed Scope

1-2 weeks engagement — pricing discussed during consultation

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Comprehensive technical assessment
  • Risk analysis and quantification
  • Executive summary for decision-makers
  • Detailed findings report
  • Presentation to stakeholders
  • Q&A session
  • Supporting documentation

NOT INCLUDED (BUT AVAILABLE)

  • Legal or financial due diligence
  • Post-acquisition integration
  • Remediation of identified issues
  • Ongoing monitoring
SPECIFICATION SW-2026.E6 // NEXT STEP

Know before you commit

Get an independent technical perspective before making a major investment. We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.

No sales pitch. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about fit.