Technical Assessment Review / Decision Briefing Template Instructions / Guidance This template will be used by SPSRB Manager to summarize the Technical Assessments received for a a User Request and recommend a decision on how to proceed with the next step of the User Request. SPSRB Manager will follow these procedures: Ensure all appropriate TAs are accomplished for the User Request Schedule User Request # xx Tech Assessment Review/Decision meeting on Oracle calendars. These meetings should be during normal SPI WG meeting times. In the Oracle calendar invite include meet me number 1-877-786-9076, Pass Code 170095# and invite the following people: a. SPI WG members b. End User c. Co-chairs from the appropriate Oversight Panels d. Other technical experts as needed Fill out this briefing template and provide it to the meeting invitees at least 3 business days before the meeting. Additional guidance is contained on the note pages of individual slides. You can access the notes page by selecting “View” and “Notes Page” from the main menu. Before entering the Decision into the SPSRB secure web, recommend the last slide be updated based on comments during the meeting and reviewed by the SPI WG. This will ensure the SPI WG’s guidance is properly captured. Delete this slide before you send your brief to the meeting participants V4 June 2011

SPSRB User Request # xxxx, “Title” End User: Name/Office General Description of Need: Suggested Solutions: Concept of Operations: Additional Remarks: Need Date: User Mission Range: Shortcomings of Existing Capabilities Fill in appropriate information. Information is found in the SPSRB User Request. If sections in the User Request are not filled in, delete the appropriate bullets above. Do not request additional info from the user. V4 June 2011

Highlights from Technical Assessments Tech Assessment Name/Office Recommended Course of Action Additional comments Review the TAs received and fill in the appropriate information. V4 June 2011

If more than one decision, copy slide Request Number: Request Title: Decision Source (SPI WG, SPSRB): Develop Project Plan Develop Analysis of Alternative Forward for Further Research Development Forward to Project Manager Present Project Plan at Annual Review Product Development Request Policy Guidance Seek NOAA Requirement Submit to Change Management Terminate Update User Request Withdrawn Decision Date: Suspense Action Date: Lead with Action: Recommended Guidance: Lead Branch: IPT Lead: IPT Co-Lead: IPT Members to be Involved: Oversight Panel(s): SPI WG/SPSRB Priority (select Critical, Optimal or Enhancing): Other comments: If more than one decision, copy slide Recommend this slide be updated and reviewed by SPI WG before the decision is entered in the secure Web V4 June 2011