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Air Force EUL Implementation Surprises. 15 Jan 2013. Objective. Provide EUL lessons learned and continuous process improvements designed to mitigate implementation surprises. Common Surprises. Unexpected environmental, cultural, political, etc. challenges Unforeseen market shifts
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Air Force EUL Implementation Surprises 15 Jan 2013
Objective • Provide EUL lessons learned and continuous process improvements designed to mitigate implementation surprises
Common Surprises • Unexpected environmental, cultural, political, etc. challenges • Unforeseen market shifts • Disconnect between Air Force and industry expectations • Proposal to negotiation and lease transition
Risk Mitigation • Initiate environmental due diligence earlier • Current and relevant feasibility study or business case analysis • Increased industry interaction to verify/validate Air Force expectations • Effective communication (solicitation) of Air Force requirements
Challenges Limited and controlled industry interactions • Opportunity Assessment, Feasibility Study and/or Business Case Analysis • Draft Request for Proposal/Qualification • Industry Day or Bidders Conference • Final Request for Proposal/Qualification • Industry Proposal Execution timelines versus window of opportunity
Process Improvements Enhanced Industry Day and Bidders Conference • Actively solicit and incorporate industry feedback • Encourage one-on-one breakout sessions Objective solicitations • Well defined and documented requirements • Emphasize proposal to negotiation and lease • Well defined and documented evaluation procedures Interact with industry sooner and better