A Major Program Review is a time-based event where all key stakeholders on an acquisition program gather to discuss the progress of their program. Usually, the review decides if there is sufficient data to suggest that a program can proceed to the next phase of the program. There are two main categories of reviews that […]
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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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Auditing is the Systematic examination of records and documents to determine adequacy and effectiveness of budgeting, accounting, financial, and related policies and procedures; compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and prescribed procedures; reliability, accuracy, and completeness of financial and administrative records and reports; and the extent to which funds and other resources are properly
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Earned Value Management (EVM) is a project management technique for objectively measuring project performance and progress. EVM can combine measurements of scope, schedule, and cost in a single integrated system. It’s notable for its ability to forecast project performance problems accurately. Early EVM research showed that its use significantly impacts the areas of planning and
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Architecting is a tool used by Program Managers (PM) and Systems Engineers in developing a system to help designers meet all stated function and physical requirements, collaborate across organizations, and provides valuable information for decision-makers. There are a number of types of Architectures that are used in system development: Functional Architecture: model that identifies system
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A business proposal is a written offer from a seller to a prospective buyer as part of the process of obtaining business. In the Government, a Request for Proposal (RFP) is developed when the Government needs to purchase goods and services from the industry. An RFP gives companies the opportunity to compete for these goods
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Contracts & Legal Topic Name Description FAR Home Page Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Home Page The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) DoD home page. FAR FAR PDF Archived Versions Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Air Force FARSite Air Force FARSite (Federal Acquisition Regulation Site) DFARS DFARS Table of Content The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) is
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Reports & White Papers Defense Acquisitions Getting Defense Acquisitions RIGHT by Frank Kendal Book by the Honorable Frank Kendal Defense Acquisitions Defense Acquisition Workforce Report to Congress – 2016 by Congressional Research Service Cost Overruns Cost Overrun Optimism: Fact or Fiction DAU article by Maj David Christensen, USAF OSS&E Using Measurement to Assure Operational
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Guides and Handbooks The DoD Guides and Handbooks listed below are a collection of the most frequent ones used in acquisitions. Acquisitions Architecting Auditing CBA Contracts Cost Estimating DoDAF EVMS Financial Management Glossary Human System Integration Information Security Information Assurance JCIDS Process Logistics Manufacturing Program Management PQM Requirements Risk Safety Security Software Space Systems Engineering
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Topic Name Description Acquisitions Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) A template used for the development of the Acquisition Program Baseline. See the web page for key content. Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) – MS A Individual Acquisition Plan NAVAIR Acquisition Plan Streamlined Acquisition Plan Templates for the development of the Acquisition Plan (AP). See the Acquisition Plan
