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Transformation of DoD’s Value Engineering Program

Explore the potential effectiveness and decline of value engineering in the Department of Defense, and discuss options for revitalizing the program through legislative initiatives and regulatory relief.

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Transformation of DoD’s Value Engineering Program

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  1. Transformation of DoD’sValue Engineering Program Dr. Spiros Pallas OSD/Defense Systems 20 November 2002

  2. What is Value Engineering? • “An analysis of the functions of a program, project, system, product, item of equipment, building, facility, service or supply • Of an executive agency • Performed by qualified agency or contractor personnel • Directed at improving performance, reliability, quality, safety, and life cycle costs.” Reference: Title 41, U.S. Code, Section 432

  3. Potential Effectiveness of VE • VE is a proven method for identifying and implementing system improvements • When widely used, program has made significant accomplishments • AMRAAM considered a major success story • VE is required by law (41 USC 432) • But much DoD guidance is somewhat out of date

  4. Decline of Value Engineering • Use of VE has declined within DoD in recent years • Particularly contractor-initiated (VECP) segment of the program • In-house program has remained stronger in spots (Navy, Army, DLA) • Perception: 1) too bureaucratic, 2) lack of investment funding, and 3) lack of Systems Engineers

  5. Revitalizing Value Engineering • OSD-sponsored series of meetings involving Services, industry, and non-profits • Potential uses of VE • Barriers to its use • Options for increasing use of VE • Development of VE fund legislative proposal • Re-evaluation of VE procedures, training, etc. • Regulatory relief • Development of VE module on R-TOC web page and incorporation of VE within R-TOC activities

  6. Legislative Initiative • Still being worked by the Administration • USD(AT&L) supports overall effort • Status: Submitted to OMB – awaiting Administration approval • Will get it out to everyone for review as soon as OMB approves for release

  7. Workshop Objective • Obtain input from government and industry acquisition professionals on • General objectives of the VE program • Specific program recommendations • Obtain overview presentations from the Services and DLA • Current implementation and coordination • Plans and budgets • Identify barriers and recommendations for improving VE process

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