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Benefit Analysis and Determination

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A Benefit Analysis and Determination (FAR 7.103) is primarily used in DoD acquisition to choose between utilizing small business or not and is required by DoD Instruction 5000.02. The purpose is to determine the relative benefit to the government among two or more alternative procurement strategies. The analysis provides Program Managers (PM), the Milestone Decision […]

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Requirements Development

Functional Solutions Analysis (FSA)

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A Functional Solution Analysis (FSA) is the operationally based assessment of potential Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) approaches to solving (or mitigating) one or more of the capability gaps identified in the Functional Needs Analysis (FNA). It’s contained in the Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA).   The current CJCSI 3170.01H

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Purchasing & Small Business

Small Business Administration

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  The Small Business Administration (SBA) was founded on July 30, 1953 to help assist small businesses with advocacy, loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions, and other forms of assistance. SBA provides assistances primarily through its four programmatic functions: [1] Access to Capital (Business Financing) – SBA provides small businesses with an array of financing

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Requirements Development

Requirements Development Steps

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Requirements development is a process that consists of a set of activities that produce requirements for a product. The systems engineering standard [EIA 632] defines “requirement” as “something that governs what, how well, and under what conditions a product will achieve a given purpose.” Requirements define the functions, performance, and environment of the system under

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Risk & Safety Management

Risk Management Process Model

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The Risk Management Process Model (see figure below: DoD Risk Management Process ) includes the following key activities, performed on a continuous basis: [1] Risk Identification, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation Planning, Risk Mitigation Plan Implementation, and Risk Tracking. Figure: Risk Management Process   AcqLinks and References: DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management Guide for Defense

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Proposal Development

Request for Proposal (RFP): Government Version

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A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a solicitation used in negotiated acquisition to communicate government requirements to prospective contractors and to solicit proposals. The RFP describes the work to be done, how it will be judged, and the terms and conditions of the proposed agreement. It also tells the supplier how to send their proposal

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DoDAF Architecting

Architecture Design Process

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The DoDAF Architecture Design Process has 6-steps.  These steps provide guidance and guiding rules to the architect and Architectural Description development team.  The process is data-centric rather than product-centric and ensures synchronization between views while ensuring that all essential data relationships are captured to support a wide variety of analysis tasks. The views created as

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Cost Estimating

GAO Cost Estimating Process

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) Cost Estimating Process consists of twelve (12) steps. Each step builds upon each other to develop and comprehensive and complete cost estimate. Each of the 12 steps is important for ensuring that high-quality cost estimates are developed and delivered in time to support important decisions. Steps: Tasks Breakdown of the GAO 12

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Proposal Development

Proposal Development Process

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A Proposal Development Process helps organizations respond to a buyer’s Request for Proposals (RFP). An established proposal development process should help organizations develop the best proposal possible that satisfies all the buyer’s needs and requirements. Organizations that understand the customer’s procurement process, proposal evaluation methodology, governing regulations, standards, and laws have an inherent advantage over

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