Archives: Acq Notes

Note: The Technology Development Strategy (TDS) is no longer required for DoD Programs according to DoD Instruction 5000.02. A program’s technology development approach is now detailed in a program’s Acquisition Strategy. The Technology Development Strategy (TDS) describes the acquisition approach that will be undertaken to mature key technologies and maturation efforts to Initial Operational Capability (IOC). …

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A Test Readiness Review (TRR) is conducted to determine if the system under review is ready to proceed into formal testing by deciding whether the test procedures are complete and verify their compliance with test plans and descriptions. A TRR is normally conducted before each major test configuration item including hardware and software and provides …

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Performance-Based Acquisition (PBA) (FAR Subpart 37.6)- formerly Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) – is a technique for structuring all aspects of an acquisition around the purpose and outcome desired as opposed to the process by which the work is to be performed.  It’s a concept based on reforms mandated to all Federal Agencies by the President’s Management …

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Live-Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) is an assessment of the vulnerability and lethality of a system as it progresses through Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) prior to Full-Rate Production (FRP). LFT&E typically includes testing at the component, subassembly, and subsystem level, and may also draw upon design analyses, modeling and simulation, combat data, and related …

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The Full Operational Capability (FOC) is when a system is delivered to a user and they have the ability to fully employ and maintain it to meet an operational need. The mission capabilities of a FOC system are defined in a system’s Capability Development Document (CDD) and Capability Production Document (CPD). Initial Operational Capability (IOC) …

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Evolutionary Acquisition is a DoD procurement approach where capability is developed and delivered in Increments.  Incremental development allows for future capabilities to be added to a system as upgrades in improved technology or other increase in operational capabilities to meet a desired instate.  Each block upgrade is managed as a separate increment for a fully …

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The Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) is the senior advisory board for the DoD acquisition system and provides advice on critical acquisition decisions. The board includes the Vice-Chair of the Joint Chiefs, the service Secretaries, and a number of Undersecretaries of Defense. Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) Responsibility Members of DAB board are responsible for approving the …

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