The Air Force Computer Program Acquisition Concept
The Air Force Computer Program Acquisition Concept

Author: Milton V. Ratynski

Publisher:

Published: 1967

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13:

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The paper describes the overall Air Force project that has been established to evolve a series of techniques for the acquisition and design control of computer programs and computer program data. The Air Force 375 System Management Concept proved to be the best model about which to structure and develop the technology and management process for computer program acquisition and development. To date, certain standards and techniques have been developed; namely, the concept of uniform specifications, design baseline management, design change controls, specification maintenance, and design accounting. Current studies are in progress to evolve computer program testing and validation standards, the systems engineering integration aspects, and the detailing of the generalized procedures and events as related to computer-oriented systems and programs. (Author).

Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force
Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2016-11-25

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 0309449030

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While there are examples of successful weapon systems acquisition programs within the U.S. Air Force (USAF), many of the programs are still incurring cost growth, schedule delays, and performance problems. The USAF now faces serious challenges in acquiring and maintaining its weapons systems as it strives to maintain its current programs; add new capabilities to counter evolving threats; and reduce its overall program expenditures. Owning the technical baseline is a critical component of the Air Force's ability to regain and maintain acquisition excellence. Owning the technical baseline allows the government acquisition team to manage and respond knowledgeably and effectively to systems development, operations, and execution, thereby avoiding technical and other programmatic barriers to mission success. Additionally, owning the technical baseline ensures that government personnel understand the user requirements, why a particular design and its various features have been selected over competing designs, and what the options are to pursue alternative paths to the final product given unanticipated cost, schedule, and performance challenges. Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force discusses the strategic value to the Air Force of owning the technical baseline and the risk of not owning it and highlights key aspects of how agencies other than the Air Force own the technical baseline for their acquisition programs. This report identifies specific barriers to owning the technical baseline for the Air Force and makes recommendations to help guide the Air Force in overcoming those barriers.

Optimizing the Air Force Acquisition Strategy of Secure and Reliable Electronic Components
Optimizing the Air Force Acquisition Strategy of Secure and Reliable Electronic Components

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2016-08-12

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 0309445213

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In 2012, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 818, outlined new requirements for industry to serve as the lead in averting counterfeits in the defense supply chain. Subsequently, the House Armed Services Committee, in its report on the Fiscal Year 2016 NDAA, noted that the pending sale of IBM's microprocessor fabrication facilities to Global Foundries created uncertainty about future access of the United States to trusted state-of-the-art microelectronic components and directed the Comptroller General to assess the Department of Defense's (DoD's) actions and measures to address this threat. In this context, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop to facilitate an open dialogue with leading industry, academic, and government experts to (1) define the current technological and policy challenges with maintaining a reliable and secure source of microelectronic components; (2) review the current state of acquisition processes within the Air Force for acquiring reliable and secure microelectronic components; and (3) explore options for possible business models within the national security complex that would be relevant for the Air Force acquisition community. This publication summarizes the results of the workshop.

Management of Defense Acquisition Projects
Management of Defense Acquisition Projects

Author: Rene G. Rendon

Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Incorporated

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781624105098

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Written for both students and practitioners, Management of Defense Acquisition Projects enables the reader to understand the broad range of disciplines and activities that must be integrated in order to achieve successful acquisition outcomes. This second edition features significant updates throughout, and totally new chapters.

Computer Resources Acquisition and Support for Air Force Weapons Systems
Computer Resources Acquisition and Support for Air Force Weapons Systems

Author: Larry R. Walter

Publisher:

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13:

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The principal purpose of this paper is to review the current and proposed Air Force policy and guidance on management of computer resources in systems acquisition, identify some of the discrepancies between them and between the standards they implement, and discuss the prevalent problem areas. The purpose of the study group was to conduct an in-depth study of long-range computer software support required for aeronautical weapons system computers. The study was conducted in three distinct areas: Operational Flight Programs (OFP), Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), and Aircrew Trainers (Simulators). Some of the general conclusions were: a. Life cycle management is required. b. Organic support is a positive and necessary approach. c. Substantial benefits can be realized from standardization. d. Close coordination among software developers, maintainers, and users is essential. e. Hardware and software must be addressed jointly. f. A detailed implementation plan is needed for each area (AFP, ATE, Simulators) (4:10).

Pre-Milestone A and Early-Phase Systems Engineering
Pre-Milestone A and Early-Phase Systems Engineering

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2008-02-11

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 0309185424

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The ability of U.S. military forces to field new weapons systems quickly and to contain their cost growth has declined significantly over the past few decades. There are many causes including increased complexity, funding instability, bureaucracy, and more diverse user demands, but a view that is gaining more acceptance is that better systems engineering (SE) could help shorten development time. To investigate this assertion in more detail, the US Air Force asked the NRC to examine the role that SE can play during the acquisition life cycle to address root causes of program failure especially during pre-milestone A and early program phases. This book presents an assessment of the relationship between SE and program outcome; an examination of the SE workforce; and an analysis of SE functions and guidelines. The latter includes a definition of the minimum set of SE processes that need to be accounted for during project development.

Evolutionary Acquisition
Evolutionary Acquisition

Author: Mark A. Lorell

Publisher: Rand Corporation

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0833038826

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"So far, EA implementation of military space programs has produced mixed results. The capabilities and requirements definition and management processes are major challenges in all EA programs. EA programs require an evolutionary costing approach; most cost analysts interviewed expressed generally positive views about EA."--BOOK JACKET.