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Logistics & Supply Management

Independent Logistics Assessment (ILA)

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An Independent Logistics Assessment (ILA), also referred to as a Logistics Assessment (LA), is an analysis of a program’s supportability planning. Preferably, it is conducted by an independent and impartial team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) not directly associated with the program being assessed. An ILA is not a compliance audit, but an effective and […]

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Science & Engineering

Frequency Allocation Application

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Frequency Allocation Application (DD Form 1494) is currently used to submit systems information to the Military Communications-Electronics Board (MCEB) for frequency allocation approval. All major military RF systems, as defined in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, are reviewed in parallel with the Joint

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Intelligence & Security

Cybersecurity Strategy

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The cybersecurity strategy is a plan of action to maximize an organization’s computer network security and resiliency. The 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 Program

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Science & Engineering

Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessment

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  Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments (SSRA) is used to determine and document if adequate spectrum is available to support system operation in DoD, Allied, and Coalition operations. It documents and assesses operational spectrum supportability (SS) and electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) risks and the steps that need to be taken to mitigate these risks. The SSRA

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Financial Management

Should Cost Management

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Should Cost Management is a technique implemented by the DoD on their acquisition programs to understand the true cost of a program once all the unnecessary costs are eliminated.  It helps Program Managers (PM) identify and eliminate inefficient and non-productive tasks from their program. It’s designed to proactively target cost reduction and drive productivity improvement.

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Contracts & Legal

Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) – DoD Overview

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The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) of 1984 (41 U.S.C. 253) (H.R. 5184) (FAR Subpart 6.1″Full and Open Competition”) is a public law enacted for the purpose of encouraging competition for the award of all types of government contracts. The purpose was to increase the number of competitors and to increase savings through lower, more competitive

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Financial Management

Affordability Analysis

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Affordability Analysis is a tool that DoD Components use to determine their priorities and what they can and what they can’t afford on their program(s). It’s based upon the Life-Cycle Cost (LCC) for current or future program(s).  The Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) approves the Affordability Analysis at the milestones below.  (See Affordability) Definition: Long-range planning

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Proposal Development

Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP)

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A Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA) is an agreement between a contractor and a government agency in which certain indirect rates are established for a specified period of time. These rates are estimates of costs and are used to price contracts and contract modifications. Website: DFARS Subpart 215.4 – Contract Pricing Purpose of Forward Pricing

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