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 …
The purpose of the Data Accession List (DAL) is to provide a medium for identifying contractor internal data that has been generated by the contractor in compliance with the work effort described in the Statement of Work (SOW). The DAL is an index of the generated data that is made available on request. This data …
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a tool used to define a project in discrete work elements in a Hierarchical format. It displays and defines the product, or products, to be developed and/or produced. It relates the elements of work to be accomplished to each other and to the end product. In other words, the …
A Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) is a formal technical review that determines if the configuration of a system or item has met its documented requirements to establish a product baseline. Checklist: Physical Configuration Audit Checklist – Sept 2017 Purpose of a Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) The purpose of a PCA is to resolve any discrepancies …
Key Interface Profiles (KIP) are the technical specifications that allow access to the Global Information Grid (GIG). Systems need to conform to various KIPs based on desired functionality so they can interface properly with the GIG. KIPs are listed in CJCSI 6212.01E and are divided into three families: Transport Family – covers SATCOM at various …
The Initial Technical Review (ITR) is a multi-disciplined technical review to support a program’s initial Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission in the Materiel Solutions Analysis (MSA) Phase . This review ensures a program’s Technical Baseline is sufficiently rigorous to support a valid cost estimate and enable an independent assessment. The ITR assesses the capability needs …
The program Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) provides an opportunity to integrate software planning into the overall systems engineering planning of a program. This is critical to ensure proper allocation of resources, schedule development, and overall software understanding. The following is a list of software topics that should be addressed in the SEP: Address processor and computing …
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(This Assessment Has Been Deleted) The Capstone Threat Assessment (CTA) details how foreign countries are developing capabilities that will/can challenge US warfighting capabilities. The assessment is written by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) with input from other intelligence organizations. The DIA validates seven (7) types of CTA’s: Land Warfare Capstone Threat Assessment Air Warfare Capstone Chemical, …
Various industry standards describe Systems Engineering processes. These outline ways to accomplish the overall Systems Engineering effort. Generally, the DoD does not contractually impose any particular System Engineering standard on developers. However, DoD Systems Engineering professionals need to be familiar with the particular standard or combination of standards that developers may choose to use …
Verification and Validation (V&V) are steps to determine if a system or component satisfies its operational and system-level requirements. V&V requirements are established during a program to provide adequate direction for system engineers to gauge the progress of a program. Verification is a quality control process determining if a system meets its system-level requirements. Inspection …
