1. Contracting (Product) Considerations
CPD B A C
MDD
FRP/FD Decision
Dev RFP Release Decision
IOC
Materiel Solution Analysis
FOC
Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction
Production & Deployment
Engineering & Manufacturing Development
LRIP Decision
ILA/IOT&E
Operations & Support
ICD
Draft
CDD
PDR
CDR
FOT&E
EOA/ILA
ILA/OA
EOA
Contracting (Product) Considerations
Contracting Activities
Review/complete MFR evaluating market research summary
Develop SSP for program
Complete Synopsis, RFI, and Industry Day
Complete PM’s AP option analysis w/ recommendations
Ensure funding aligns w/ TMRR contract
Develop TMRR contract incentive structure
Review program plans, ensure contract alignment
Provide PMO w/ list of tasks/documents for an executable contract action
Complete EMD IP Strategy
Complete EMD RFP
Provide recommendations on PM’s EMD SOW/SOO/PWS
Confirm sections L & M in RFP align
Consult w/ functionals on section H and CDRLs
Develop EMD SSP
Execute TMRR contract administration plan
Complete TMRR post-award conference
Ensure funding aligns w/ EMD contract
Update Production IP Strategy
Complete Production/Sustainment RFP
Provide recommendations on PM’s SOW/SOO/PWS
Confirm SOW and sections L & M in RFP align
Develop Production/Sustainment SSP
Execute EMD contract administration plan
Complete EMD post-award conference
Complete EMD ECP contract actions
Ensure funding aligns w/ Production contract
Ensure funding aligns w/ Sustainment contract
Provide ECP SOW changes
Complete Production/sustainment RFP
Provide comment on PM’s SOW/SOO/PWS
Execute Sustainment SSP
Execute Production/Sustainment contract administration plan
Complete Production/Sustainment post-award conference
Complete major modification contract activities as above
Ensure funding aligns w/ Production and Sustainment contracts
Complete contract close-out
Complete Sustainment RFP
Consult with functionals on section H and CDRLs
Execute Sustainment contract administration plan
Complete Sustainment post-award conference
Trades Studies may include:
Training Systems Requirements Analysis
Training Situation Analysis
Manpower Estimates
Economic Analysis
Documentation and Reviews
Acq Strategy/ Plan
Draft CDD
Initial inputs to PPP, SEP, TEMP, & LCSP
Market Research Summary
ASR
Acquisition Strategy/ Plan
CDD
Updates to PPP, SEP, TEMP, & LCSP
SOWs, CDRLs, all contract sections
CPARs
PDR
CPD
CDR
Demilitarization/disposal plan

2. AP: Acquisition Plan
AS: Acquisition Strategy
ASR: Alternative Systems Review
CDD: Capability Development Document
CDR: Critical Design Review
CDRLs: Contract Data Requirements Lists
CPARs: Contractor Performance Assessment Reports
CPD: Capability Production Document
ECP: Engineering Change Proposals
EOA: Early Operational Assessment
FOC: Final Operational Capability
FOT&E: Follow-on Test & Evaluation
ICD: Initial Capabilities Document
ILA: Independent Logistics Assessment
PMO: Program Management Office
PPP: Program Protection Plan
PS: Product Support
PWS: Performance Work Statement
RFI: Request for Information
RFP: Request fro Proposal
SEP: System Engineering Plan
SOW: Statement of Work
SOO: Statement of Objectives
SSP: Source Selection Plan
SVR: System Verification Review
TEMP: Test and Evaluation Master Plan
IMS: Integrated Master Schedule
IOC: Initial Operational Capability
IOT&E: Initial Operational Test & Evaluation
IP: Intellectual Property
IPS: Integrated Product Support
LCCE: Life Cycle Cost Estimate
LCSP: Life-Cycle Sustainment Plan
LRIP: Low-Rate Initial Production
MDD: Materiel development Decision
MFR: Memorandum for Record
MX: Maintenance
OA: Operational Assessment
OTRR: Operational Test Readiness Review
PCA: Physical Configuration Audit
PDR: Preliminary Design Review