Concept Development Logic Diagram

Required Input Prior to Initiation1. Completed Analysis of Alternatives2. System CONOPS3. Funding4. TRL 4 or higher for all subsystems 5. Approved User Requirements

PEO Execution 1 Material Solution

3-10 Detailed Solutions

Sole Source

Multiple Source (prefered)

Issue RFPAlpha Contracting

Risk ID & Mitigation Plan

Source Selection Planning and

Execution

Establish Metrics, Specs and test criteria

Tailored System Engineering Plan (SEP)

Execute Contract

Contract Award

Draft System

Spec

Technical Performance Measurement

(TPM)

Prototype Creation

Initial Baseline Review (IBR)

EVMS, IMS reporting

SRRTRL 5

Revise Metrics, Specs and test

criteria

Updated SEP for target demo

Mod Contract Down Select Contractor to

<= 3

Approved System

Spec

TPM(TRL 6)

Prototype CreationIBR

EVMS, IMS reporting

System Functionality Review (SFR)

Functional Baseline

KDP B required Activities

(IPA, CARD, Etc)

KDP B Ready

Meets Cost, Schedule and Performance

Targets

Contract Mod

Does not meet targets

YesDraft

Functional Baseline

KDP B

KDP Required Documents

(CDD, TEMP, etc)

Concept StudiesMultiple Material SolutionsTRL 4 Hardware Activities

Requirements RefinementCONOPS, ICD, DOTMLPF,

Architecture

Conduct AOA

AOA results Material Solution

KDP A required Activities

(see reverse)

KDP A Ready Yes

Draft Analysis of Alternative

(AOA) Plan

KDP AApproval

Acq Strategy

KDP Required

Documents(ICD, T&E Strategy,

etc)

No

Concept DecisionAcq Strategy to

mature technology

2a-c) Program Description

& Organization

NSS-03-01 SMC/XR Template

KDP B

Phase AConcept Development

Pre KDP-AConcept Studies

FullFunding in

FYDP

KDP A

SMC April 2008; rev19

JCIDS process, architecting process, and operators/using entities develop JCIDS products (e.g., Initial Capabilities Development Document (CDD), Joint Operation Concepts, etc.) with support

from space acquisition organizations as requested. Once it is clear that a space system needs to be acquired, J8 will notify DoD Space

MDA.

Includes concept studies, assessments and requirements (e.g., technology

development, Capability Development Document). During this phase, baseline development is mature enough to enter

the formal acquisition process.

Program Management

AffordabilityAssessmentPOE CCA ICE

CARD(Designated Programs)

TechnicalSystems EngineeringTest & EvaluationSupportability

ICD

•Program Structure•Acquisition Approach•Capability Needs•Corrosion Prevention•Data Management•Life Cycle Sustainment•T&E Considerations•Risk Management•Resource Management•Systems Engineering•Information Technology

•Interoperability•Research & Tech Protection•Information Assurance•Product Support•Human Systems Integration•ESOH•MOSA•Business Considerations•Best Practices•Relief, Exemptions & Waivers

NSS Decision Support SystemsEffective Interaction is Essential

Joint CapabilitiesIntegration &

Development SystemVCJCS OversightCJCSI 3170.01F

National Security Space Acquisition

ProcessNSS-03-01

Planning,Programming,

Budgeting & ExecutionDEPSECDEF Oversight

DoD 7000.14-R

18) ADM

9) Risk Management & Probability of Program Success Assessment

11-14) High Level Document Approvals

4a-c) Requirements

2f-j-8-16) Prog Estimate/Executability& Cost Drivers

2d) Technologies/StudiesAccomplished

MatureAcquisition Strategy

5) SEP

1) MDA ApprovedAcquisition Strategy

2a-d) Program Description, Organization & Progress

2f-j) Detailed BudgetInformation

3) Exit/Entry Criteria Analysis/Review

4) Requirements& Architecture Summary

5) SEP

7-8) Cost Drivers & Trades

9) Detailed Risk Management & Probability of Program Success Assessment

10) SupportIssues

11-15) High-LevelDocument Approvals

16) Program Estimate,POM, CARD17) IMS

18) ADM/APB

Key PM Topic Areas for KDP Preparation(Details on back side of chart)

Usage Note: This flow chart has been modified using information from NSS03-01, DoD 5000 and other applicable documentation for use by SMC/XR as a training aid/template (including some draft documentation) It has been tailored for that organizations use and other organizations may follow a different/modified version of what is presented here

Concept Characterization

Key ActivitiesFlow Diagrams Describing Major Activities and their relationships

Solution Identification# of options reduced from 1000 + Pre KDP A to final solution by KDP B

Objectives:Develop & document a systems engineering process for developing pre-AoA materiel solutionsValidate the process using a case study with a stated capability shortfall & document the results

Deliverables:Systems Engineering Plan specifically tailored for pre-AoA material conceptsCharacterization & technical data of the materiel solutions developed for the stated capability shortfall

Objectives:Plan and Conduct an AoA to determine preferred materiel solutionMatch User Requirements to available technology

Deliverables:Analysis of Alternatives ReportKDP A required documentation

Objectives:Mature Technologies to TRL 6Develop a firm, cost effective program baseline meeting user requirements

Deliverables:Approved System Specification and Function Baseline (Note: Key NSS 03-01 requirement that differs from DoD 5000) KDP B required documentation (see reverse side)Planning must allow time and schedule for iterative technology development – Maturing technology may not achieve SRR or SFR criteria on first attempt

ConceptDecisionMeeting

Develop Component Solutions,i.e., Enabling/Critical

Technologies, Constraints& Cost/Risk Drivers

Interpret User Needs,Analyze Operational

Capability Shortfalls &Environmental Constraints

Develop CapabilityTradespace & Constraints

& VerificationObjectives

Decompose CapabilityTradespace into

Solution Sets &Verification Objectives

Decompose CapabilitySolution Sets into

Component Solutions &Assessment Objectives

Assess/AnalyzeCapability & Verify

Tradespace Performance

Assess/AnalyzeEnabling/Critical

Component SolutionsVersus Shortfalls

Assess/AnalyzeSolution Sets Versus

Functional Performance

Analyze/AssessCapability Versus

Defined User Needs &Environmental Constraints

Trades Trades

INPUTS OUTPUTS

CRA

Service/JROCValidation &

Approval

ASR

Analyze/Assess Concepts Versus

Defined User Needs &Environmental Constraints

Develop Concept Performance (& Constraints)

Definition & VerificationObjectives

Decompose ConceptPerformance into

Functional Definition &Verification Objectives

Assess/AnalyzeSystem Concept

Versus FunctionalCapabilities

Decompose Concept Functional Definition into Component Concepts &Assessment Objectives

Develop Component Concepts, i.e., Enabling/Critical

Technologies, Constraints & Cost/Risk Drivers

Assess/AnalyzeEnabling/Critical

Components VersusCapabilities

Trades

Assess/AnalyzeConcept & Verify System Concept’s

Performance

ITR

Trades

OUTPUTS

•Analysis of Alternatives•System-Level CONOPS•Acquisition Strategy•Initial CDD•OV Arch Products•IPS•T&E Strategy

•ICD•AoA Plan•Exit Criteria

INPUTS

Interpret User Needs,Analyze Operational

Capabilities & Environmental Constraints Interpret User Needs.

Analyze Operational Capabilities &

Environmental Constraints

Develop System Perf(& Constraints) Spec &Enabling/Critical Tech

Verification Plan

Develop FunctionalDefinitions for Enabling/Critical Technologies &

Associated Verification Plan

Decompose FunctionalDefinitions into CriticalComponent Definition

& Tech Verification Plan

Trades

•ICD & Draft CDD•Preferred Sys Concept•Exit Criteria •T&E Strategy•Support & Maintenance

Concepts & Technologies•AoA•SEP

•Sys Performance Spec•TEMP•Validated Sys Support &Maintenance Objectives & Requirements

•SEP •PESHE •PPP •TRA• Inputs to:

- IBR - ISP -STA -CDD- Acq Strategy- Affordability Assessment- Cost/Manpower Est.

Trades

INPUTS OUTPUTS

Demo & Validate SysConcepts & Technology

Maturity VersusDefined User Needs

Demo SystemFunctionalityVersus Plan

Demo Enabling/Critical Technology

ComponentsVersus Plan

Develop System Concepts,i.e., Enabling/Critical Technologies,

Update Constraints & Cost/Risk Drivers

Demo/ModelIntegrated System Versus

Performance Spec

ConSEPConcept Characterization & Technical DescriptionInputs into:

Plandraft ICDPreliminary Integrated ArchitectureDemo Plan

••

•---

-

AoA

• Capability Shortfall• Proposed Materiel Solution

CharacterizedConcept

Preferred SystemConcept

Tech Demonstrations & Prototypes

Implementable Prgm Baseline

AOA SRR

ICD

Service/JROCValidation &

ApprovalClinger-Cohen Act- Compliance (all IT)- Certification (MAIS)

KPPs CDD

Service/JROCValidation &

Approval

ExitCriteria

MetAPB DSAB MDA

Exit Criteria

ADM

SFR

Key Management Considerations

Phase 1: Tech Maturation Phase 2: System Maturation

ExitCriteria

MetDSAB

Exit Criteria

MDA ADM

Concept

Technology Forecast

Long Term Threat Analysis

Solution Sets Constraints

Cost

Performance

Schedule

Likely Technology Applications

DoD Influence

Marketplace influence

Projected Improvements

Possible Growth Paths

Potential Advisaries

Improvements in Current Systems

Future Warfighting StrategyImpact on Current Systems

ADM – Acquisition Decision MemorandumAoA – Analysis of AlternativesAPB – Acquisition Program BaselineCD – Concept DecisionDAB – Defense Acquisition BoardDSAB – Defense Space Acquisition BoardESOH – Environment, Safety & Occupational

HealthEVM – Earned Value Management

IBR – Integrated Baseline ReviewITAB – Information Technology Acquisition

BoardMDA – Milestone Decision AuthorityMOSA – Modular Open Systems ApproachPSR – Program Support ReviewT&E – Test and EvaluationTLCSM – Total Life Cycle Systems Management

Oversight & Review Acronyms

Cost Acronyms

CARD – Cost Analysis Requirements DescriptionCCA – Component Cost AssessmentICE – Independent Cost Estimate

POE – Program Office EstimatePMO – Program Management OfficeRDT&E – Research, Development, Test & Evaluation

Technical & Logistics Acronyms

ASR – Alternative Systems ReviewCDD – Capability Development DocumentCI – Configuration ItemCRA – XXXXXXXXDOTMLPF – Doctrine, Organization, Training

Manpower, Leadership, Personneland Facilities

DT&E – Developmental Test & EvaluationESOH – Environmental, Safety & Occupational HealthICD – Initial Capabilities DocumentIPA – Independent Program AssessmentIPS – Independent Program SummaryISR – In-Service ReviewISP – Information Support PlanITR – Initial Technical ReviewJROC – Joint Requirements Oversight Council

KDP – Key Decision PointKPP – Key Performance ParameterPESHE – Programmatic Environment, Safety

& Occupation Health EvaluationPPP – Program Protection PlanRMS – Reliability, Maintainability &

SupportabilitySEP – Systems Engineering PlanSFR – System Functional ReviewSRR – System Requirements ReviewSTA – System Threat AssessmentSVR – System Verification ReviewT&E – Test & EvaluationTEMP – Test & Evaluation Master PlanTDS – Technology Development StrategyTRA – Technology Readiness Assessment

9 Guiding Principles of Space Acquisition- Mission Success- Accountability- Streamlined / Agile- Inclusive- Flexible- Stable- Disciplined- Credible- Cost Realism

DSAB Process Notional Flow Diagram

DSAB Planning Meeting

ICAT does cost analysis SPO/PM compiles IPS

DSAB Planning Meeting

DSAB

DSAB Process Notional Flow Diagram

DSAB Planning Meeting

ICAT does cost analysis SPO/PM compiles IPS

DSAB Planning Meeting

DSAB