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Technology Development

System Development and Demonstration

System Development & Demonstration programs (BA-5) have passed Milestone B approval and are conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full-rate production. This BA is characterized by major line item projects and program control is exercised by review of individual programs and projects. Prototype performance is near or at […]

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Other Transaction Authority (OTA)

Description: Other Transaction Authority (OTA) is the term commonly used to refer to the (10 U.S.C. 2371b) authority of the Department of Defense (DoD) to carry out certain prototype projects. OT may be used for basic, applied, advanced research and prototype projects when it has been determined that it is in the Government’s best interest to enter

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Acquisitions Main

Defense Acquisition System The Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Process is one of three (3) processes (Acquisition, Requirements, and Funding) that make up and support the Defense Acquisition System and is implemented by DoD Instruction 5000.02 “Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework”. This instruction provides the policies and principles that govern the defense acquisition system and forms the

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Cost Estimating

Parametric Cost Estimating

Cost Estimating is the process of developing a cost estimate. Cost estimating involves collecting and analyzing historical data and applying quantitative models, techniques, tools, and databases to predict a program’s future cost. Parametric cost estimating is a parametric technique that uses regression or other statistical methods to develop Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs). A CER is

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Program Management

Business Case Analysis (BCA)

A Business Case Analysis (BCA) is a document that provides a best-value analysis that considers not only cost but other quantifiable and non-quantifiable factors supporting an investment decision. A BCA should aid the decision maker in making an informed product support strategy decision. It should be tailored to inform the Program Manager of the costs,

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Defense Acquisition Process

Description: The Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition System is made up of (3) three individual processes; the Acquisition process, JCIDS process and the PPBE process. The system is  implemented by DoD Instruction 5000.02 “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System”.  Video Date: 1 June 2017 References: Acquisition Process JCIDS Process PPBE Process DoD Instruction 5000.02 “Operation of

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Quick Sheets

Quick Sheets ​ Quick Sheet Subject Key Words   Defense Acquisition System Acquisition Process, JCIDS Process, PPBE Process, Main Documents   Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) Process Requirements, Capabilities Based Assessment, ICD, CDD, CPD, CJCSI 3170.01    

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Tutorials

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All Topics

All Topics Total Topics to Date: 982 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A – 10 U.S.C. 2273 – Policy Regarding Assured Assess to Space – 2366a/b Certification Memorandum – About Us ACAT – Acquisition

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Reports & White Papers

Reports & White Papers Subject Title Date Acquisitions USAF Alternative Acquisition System for the US Space Force May 20 Organizational and Management Structure for the National Space Component of the DoD Apr 19 OMB M-19-13 “Making Smarter Use if Common Contract Solutions and Practices” Mar 19 2017 AF Annual Space Acquisition Report Mar 18 Section

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