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Intelligence & Security

Validated Online Lifecycle Threat (VOLT)

The Validated Online Lifecycle Threat (VOLT) Report is a regulatory document for Acquisition Category (ACAT) I-III programs. These programs require a unique, system-specific VOLT Report to support capability development and PM assessments of mission needs and capability gaps against likely threat capabilities at Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Validated Online Lifecycle Threat (VOLT) Report Purpose The […]

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Contracts & Legal

Determinations and Findings

Determinations and Findings (D&F) (FAR Subpart 1.7) is a special form of written approval by an authorized official that is required by statute or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain contract actions. The “determination” is a conclusion or decision supported by the “findings.’’ The findings are statements of fact or rationale essential to support

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Information Technology

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

The NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) describes the process for identifying, implementing, assessing, and managing cybersecurity capabilities and services, expressed as security controls, and authorizing the operation of Information Systems (IS) and Platform Information Technology (PIT) systems. RMF replaces the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP). Definition: The Risk Management Framework (RMF) brings

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Proposal Development

Technical Data Package

A Technical Data Package (TDP) is a description of an item adequate for supporting an acquisition, production, engineering, and logistics support (e.g. Engineering Data for Provisioning, Training, and Technical Manuals). The description defines the required design configuration or performance requirements and procedures required to ensure the adequacy of item performance. It consists of applicable technical

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Information Technology

Cybersecurity Strategy

The Cybersecurity Strategy is a required acquisition program document (per DoD Instruction 5000.02 and Clinger-Cohen Act) that details how a program will ensure that an Information Technology system can protect and defend itself from a cyber attack.  The strategy is created and maintained by the Program Office and appended to the Program Protection Plan (PPP). It’s required for

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Contracts & Legal

Defense Grant and Agreement Regulatory System (DGARS)

  Defense Grant and Agreement Regulatory System (DGARS) is a system of policies and procedures to guide DoD for utilizing grants and cooperative agreements. It governs the award of grants and other non-procurement transactions.   AcqLinks and References DoD Directive 3210.06 “Defense Grant and Agreement Regulatory System (DGARS)” – 6 Feb 2014 Updated: 7/17/2017  

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Fixed Price Incentive (Firm Target)

A Fixed-Price Incentive (Firm Target) (FAR 16.403-1) contract specifies a target cost, a target profit, a price ceiling (but not a profit ceiling or floor), and a profit adjustment formula. These elements are all negotiated at the outset. The price ceiling is the maximum that may be paid to the contractor, except for any adjustment

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Intelligence & Security

Life-Cycle Mission Data Plan (LMDP)

The Life-Cycle Mission Data Plan (LMDP) defines specific Intelligence Mission Data (IMD) requirements for a program and becomes more detailed as the system progresses toward Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Definition:  The Life-Cycle Mission Data Plan (LMDP) is a statement of program needs that is applied throughout the life of an IMD-dependent acquisition program and potentially

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Contracts & Legal

Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR)

The Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) is a contractually required report, prepared by the contractor, containing performance information derived from the contractor’s internal Earned Value Management System (EVMS). It provides the status of progress on the contract. [1] The IPMR DID takes a major step towards improving the integration of cost and schedule reporting by

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Systems Engineering

Cost Capability Analysis (CCA)

A Cost Capability Analysis (CCA) is an analytical tool used by Program Management to examine the cost and military utility.  It allows for better understanding and decision-making of the effects of requirements on cost and capability. Purpose of Cost Capability Analysis (CCA) The purpose of a CCA is to support the delivery of cost-effective solutions

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