DRAFT Implementation Guide Gary Stanley September 2012 Workshop
Purpose of Guide General Observations Policy alone is not enough The Deskbook defines the MRL Process, but falls short on "how to implement within the acquisition and S&T process" An Implementation Guide is needed Aimed at providing the Government User a better understanding on why and how to implement the MRL process Provides Industry with a more consistent Gov’t approach in implementing MRLs
Format Each Chapter Targets a specific S&T and Acquisition Phase S&T, MSA, TD, EMD, LRIP, FRP and O&S Allows User to focus on his specific needs Content in each Chapter Policy Requirements, if applicable, that relate to MRL Outputs Purpose of MRLs Use of MRLs Key Activities and Documents that should address MRLs Expected Results Using MRLs in Decision Process Supporting Milestone Reviews Summary
Status Draft Chapters available for Review Chapters not started Chapters 1,2,3,4,5, and 6 Chapters not started Chapter 7 FRP Chapter 8 O&S Chapter 9 Summary
Issues Guide Assumes some Knowledge in Acquisition and Manufacturing Guide does not provide specific language for various acquisition documents (RFP, SEP, etc.) or actions required There is some Duplication between Phases in the Guide
Implementation Plan Need your Feedback; Is the Implementation Guide adding value If yes, Are we ready to place on our site as Draft? If no. What do we need to do? Goal is to place on our site, when ready! Finishing/Improving Guide will be a focus area for MRL working group 2013
Summary We have a draft and an approach Need to agree upon next step Need to get to Users outside the working group to assess ASAP – i.e., Place on our site