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This tool provides guidance on fostering rapid prototyping and fielding in the middle tier acquisition process. It outlines decision trees, methodologies, and contract vehicles to ensure efficient acquisition of capabilities. Stay informed and make informed decisions with this valuable resource.
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USD (A&S) Middle Tier of Acquisition (Rapid Prototyping/Rapid Fielding) Interim Governance, October 09, 2018 Mid-Tier Acquisition Framework Reference Tool for PMs USD (A&S) Middle Tier Acquisition Interim Authority & Guidance, April 16, 2018 Condition Develop Need Field Increased capability need due to evolving threat, advancement in technology, or interoperability mission change? Existing technology that can be modified in <6 mon. to fill the gap? Rapid Fielding Yes Yes No Yes Can the technology be developed in <2 yrs. and <$50 M? Prototype intended for rapid fielding? No 806 Prototyping No Yes Yes Exit Ready for integration and fielding? No Rapid Prototyping Can technology be developed in <5 yrs? Yes No No Utilize existing S&T pathways Subsequent Prototyping Required? Yes Transition back into a program of record (traditional or existing) No Terminate Yes Acq Framework Tool POC: Jeffrey.Schmidt@dau.mil
Acquisition Decision Tree REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT METHOD CAPABILITY ACQ AUTHORITY /TYPE Depending on Acq. approach the following contract vehicles can be used: Fixed/Cost-Type Indefinite-Delivery CommSvs - FAR 12 OTA BAA Services DoDI 5000.74 JCIDS JROCM UON/JOUN/JEON User Need RAD Standard Process Board of Directors DoDI 5000.02 Weapon System (Operational System) Sec 803 Rapid Auth Sec 805 Alt Acq Pathway Sec 804 Rapid Prototype w/in 5 years Middle Tier Prototyping (Residual Ops or Fielding) Sec 804 Rapid Fielding w/in 5 years Sec 806 Wpn Component Prototype w/in 2 years Early Prototyping (e.g. AFRL) DoDI 3201.3 Acq Framework Tool POC: Jeffrey.Schmidt@dau.mil