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The Defense Business Board (DBB) provides the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense, as well as other senior leaders, with independent advice, which reflects an outside private sector perspective, on proven and effective best business practices for application to the Department. It was established in 2001 as a complement to broader transformation efforts in the […]
Decision-making is an act where one or more alternates to a situation are explored and a choice is decided. Decision-making is the heart of all management functions. The rational decision-making model is a series of steps that managers often follow to make logical, intelligent, and well-founded decisions. The steps are sometimes referred to as the
A conventional (C) Corporation is a business with a state-charter with authority to act and have liability separate from its owners. It’s owned by stockholders who are not liable for the debts of the corporation beyond their investment. A corporation can choose to offer stock to outside or inside the company. [1] Advantages of
The “Controlling Process” is a method that can ensure standards are being met within an organization. It involves the careful collection of information about a system, process, person, or group of people in order to make necessary decisions about each. The act of controlling is considered crucial in the management process. The entire management process
Competition is a key consideration for fostering innovation and affordability for defense applications. The Acquisition Strategy for all programs should describe the competition planned for all phases of the program’s life cycle, or explain why competition is not practicable or not in the best interests of the Government. To promote synergies that facilitate competition
Most companies in the Aerospace Industry have to compete against each other for DoD contracts. So it’s important that aerospace companies and the DoD understand the types of competitive forces out there in the market place. Understanding these forces will allow aerospace companies to better develop competitive strategy. It will also allow the government to
A Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code is a unique identifier assigned to suppliers to US government and DoD agencies. A CAGE codes provide a standardized method of identifying a given supplier and facility at a specific location. The information associated with a CAGE code includes name, address, phone numbers, business type, number of employees,
Classifying products is a good way for marketers to understand how to market a particular product to their customers. Classifying a product will let them determine the optimal method for distribution, promotion, and pricing. How a product is ultimately classified will determine how it will be marketed and sold to its customers. There are two
The foundation of Capitalism as a governance system is that people have four (4) basic rights: [1] The right to own private property: This is the most fundamental of all rights under capitalism. Private ownership means that individuals can buy, sell, and use the land, buildings, machinery, inventions, and other forms of property. They can
Brainstorming is a technique used to generate a large number of ideas for the solution of a problem. It can be uses to identify risks, ideas and solutions to issues by using a group o team members or subject matter experts. Typically, a brainstorming session is structures so that each participant’s ideas are recorded
(See Better Buying Power 3.0 for the latest update) Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on 14 Sept 2010 introduced the Better Buying Power initiative. The goal of the Better Buying Initiative is to obtain greater efficiency and productivity in defense spending by delivering the warfighting capabilities needed for the money available. The initiative is broken
The following is a list of resources that current and potential Subcontractors & Contractors can use to help do business with the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies. Also see DoD Business Website Links Procurement Technical Assistances Centers Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are charged with assisting businesses in learning how to do
Note: FBO.gov has been moved to SAM.gov and is now known as Contract Opportunities. FedBizOpps (FBO) is a government web-based portal that allows vendors to review federal procurement opportunities over $25,000. These opportunities include requests for industry day participation, Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), synopses, source sought notice, special notice, and award
The General Services Administration (GSA) is an independent US agency that helps manage and support the basic functioning of federal agencies. The GSA supplies products, services and communications for U.S. government offices, provides transportation and office space to federal employees, and develops government-wide cost-minimizing policies, and other management tasks. GSA’s business lines include the Federal
A Step-by-Step Approach to the DoD Marketplace Identify Your Product or Service: It is essential to know the Federal Supply Class or Service (FSC/SVC) codes and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for your products or services. Register Your Business Obtain a DUNS Number: The Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number is a unique
A Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a notice from the government that requests scientific or research proposals from private firms concerning certain areas of interest to the government. The proposals submitted by the private firms may lead to contracts. FAR 35.016 (a) Broad Agency Announcement procedure is for the acquisition of basic and applied
A Spectrum Supportability (SS) Determination is required for all systems and equipment that use the electromagnetic spectrum in the U.S. and in other host nations. It’s required at Milestone B and C. This written determination shall be completed with the concurrence of the DoD Component or Component Chief Information Officer (CIO), and state whether there
Spectrum Management is the process of regulating the use of radio frequencies to promote efficient use. The goal of spectrum management is to enable electronic systems to perform their functions in the intended environment without causing or experiencing unacceptable interference. The electromagnetic radio frequency spectrum (3 kHz to 400 GHz) is critical to the development
Safety Engineering is an applied engineering science strongly related to industrial engineering and a subset Systems Engineering. Safety engineers usually work on the Risk Management Integrated Product Team (IPT) of an acquisition program. Safety engineering assures that a life-critical system behaves as needed even when components fail. The goal of the safety engineering is
A Prototype is a physical or virtual model used to evaluate the technical or manufacturing feasibility or military utility of a particular technology or process, concept, end item, or system. Prototyping is used in an acquisition program as a tool for: Risk Reduction Technology maturation Identifying and resolving integration risks Controlling manufacturing and sustainability risks
The Director of Performance Assessments and Root Cause Analyses (D-PARCA) conducts and oversees performance assessments and root cause analyses for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP). [1] Performance Assessments The D-PARCA is required to conduct assessments and analyses periodically or when requested by senior Department officials. At a minimum, the D-PARCA must also advise
An Open System is a system that implements open standards focused on interfaces, services, and support formats, to enable properly engineered components to be utilized across a wide range of systems with minimal change, to interoperate with other components on local and remote systems, and to interact with users in a manner that facilitates
Key Interface Profiles (KIP) are the technical specifications that allow access to the Global Information Grid (GIG). Systems need to conform to various KIPs based on desired functionality so they can interface properly with the GIG. KIPs are listed in CJCSI 6212.01E and are divided into three families: Transport Family – covers SATCOM at various
Highly Accelerated Stress Screens (HASS) use the highest possible stresses, frequently well above qualification test levels, to reduce the time required to conduct the screen. HASS is based on the principle that many stimuli exhibit an exponential acceleration of flaws on a system. These stimuli enable the duration of the stress to be reduced (assuming
Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) is a series of tests conducted under environmental stresses to expose weak parts and defects in workmanship so they may be corrected. It’s designed to remove latent part and manufacturing process defects through the application of environmental stimuli (e.g., random vibration, thermal cycling) prior to fielding equipment. [2] Random vibration and
