ACQUIPEDIA/life cycle logistics
Background
RFID refers to technologies that utilize radio waves to automatically identify…
ACQUIPEDIA/contracting
When necessary, the head of the contracting activity (HCA) may ratify an unauthorized commitment.…
ACQUIPEDIA/life cycle logistics
Background
RBS has been part of Department practice since the 1960’s, when it was used to optimize…
ACQUIPEDIA/life cycle logistics
RCM is based upon some important Principles:
Function-oriented concept - The analysis attempts to…
ACQUIPEDIA/life cycle logistics
Background
In 1962, J. T. Duane of the General Electric (GE) Company published a report in which…
ACQUIPEDIA/life cycle logistics
Overview
The Manual for the Operation of the Joint Capabilties Integration and Development System…
ACQUIPEDIA/life cycle logistics
Overview
The RAM-C Rationale Report provides a quantitative basis for assessing the validity and…
ACQUIPEDIA/life cycle logistics
Design for RTAT
System availability is a function of both reliability (inherent in the component)…
ACQUIPEDIA/life cycle logistics
At some point in the life cycle of an item a decision must be made regarding repairing the item or…
ACQUIPEDIA/contracting
REAs are typically used in contracting, but can apply to anyone involved with U.S. Government…
ACQUIPEDIA/business - financial management and cost estimating
A rescission is a permanent impounding or cancellation of funds (e.g., due to program cancellation…
ACQUIPEDIA/business - financial management and cost estimating
Those program costs typically associated with research and development (R&D) efforts,…
ACQUIPEDIA/life cycle logistics
Overview
According to Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report 06-604T, Preliminary…
ACQUIPEDIA/business - financial management and cost estimating
Because the PPBE process is calendar-driven (events are driven by dates) it is appropriate to view…
ACQUIPEDIA/business - financial management and cost estimating
RMDs are major efforts that occur during DoD's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (…
ACQUIPEDIA/contracting
The terms “responsive” and “responsible” are sometimes confused. Responsive is not used under FAR…
ACQUIPEDIA/engineering and technical management
Successful product development requires understanding and actively managing program risks. Risk…
ACQUIPEDIA/contracting
The purpose of this article is to provide information regarding the various Federal Acquisition…
ACQUIPEDIA/business - financial management and cost estimating
ROM estimates have wide ranges for accuracy, but they can be completed quickly by personnel with…