3.2.2 (OT): Manage System maturity 3.2.2.1 Ensure the Operational Test Steps: Department/Agency process metrics for Readiness Review system maturity metrics Establish critical technical parameters and to ensure the system does IOT&E entrance support the decision to proceed into IOT&E. track progress throughout DT&E. not IOT&E before it is criteria Coordinate with the operational test sufficiently mature to 3.2.2.2 Assess system requirements against director to articulate the of planned successfully pass suitability latest threat information. operational testing, the critical and effectiveness measures. operational issues, and the measures of Ensure user involvement in early 3.2.2.3 effectiveness and suitability. system assessments/tests. 4.1 Manufacturing System 4.1.1.1 Formulate SEP and contract Steps: TM 4 Manufacturing Planning and Transition Engineering Plan requirements that drive manufacturing 1. Ensure the SEP addresses how Management: Ability to (SEP), considerations into the system design and manufacturing trades should be factored manage and apply the engineering process. into the design process. 4.1.1 Oversee management principles of manufacturing 2. Ensure SOW addresses Manufacturing actions leading to an Statement of management in order to Readiness Levels and process proofing as influence the design adequate and efficient Work (SOW) and 4.1.1.2 Ensure PQM considerations are part of considerations for entrance/exit process, transition to manufacturing capability associated addressed in technical and design reviews. criteria for PDR, CDR, and Production production, and execution and production (if CDRLs Readiness Review(s). applicable) of the minimum of the manufacturing plan. Evaluate whether results of 4.1.1.3 3. Assess manufacturing readiness early in quantity necessary to Able to analyze program CDR conduct and producability assessments warrant changes to the program lifecycle, as early as the AoA office and contractor provide production or Post-CDR system level requirements to drive more and Milestone A. status/plans for transition to production-representative Assessment efficient manufacturing capability and articles for IOT&E. production. production. Reference: Defense Manufacturing Management 4.1.1.4 Ensure the manufacturing Guide (available on the DAU ACC. strategy/plan aligns to the authorized budget, resources and schedule for the program. 4.1.1.5 With customer and industry partner(s), evaluate trade space between design choices, producability, and cost/schedule.
3.2.2 (OT): Manage Department/Agency process to ensure the system does not IOT&E before it is sufficiently mature to successfully pass suitability and effectiveness measures. System maturity metrics for IOT&E entrance criteria 3.2.2.1 Ensure the Operational Test Readiness Review system maturity metrics support the decision to proceed into IOT&E. 3.2.2.2 Assess system requirements against latest threat information. 3.2.2.3 Ensure user involvement in early system assessments/tests. Steps: Establish critical technical parameters and track progress throughout DT&E. Coordinate with the operational test director to articulate the of planned operational testing, the critical operational issues, and the measures of effectiveness and suitability. TM 4 Manufacturing Management: Ability to manage and apply the principles of manufacturing management in order to influence the design process, transition to production, and execution of the manufacturing plan. Able to analyze program office and contractor status/plans for transition to production. 4.1 Manufacturing Planning and Transition 4.1.1 Oversee management actions leading to an adequate and efficient manufacturing capability and production (if applicable) of the minimum quantity necessary to provide production or production-representative articles for IOT&E. System Engineering Plan (SEP), Statement of Work (SOW) and associated CDRLs CDR conduct and Post-CDR Assessment 4.1.1.1 Formulate SEP and contract requirements that drive manufacturing considerations into the system design and engineering process. 4.1.1.2 Ensure PQM considerations are addressed in technical and design reviews. 4.1.1.3 Evaluate whether results of producability assessments warrant changes to system level requirements to drive more efficient manufacturing capability and production. 4.1.1.4 Ensure the manufacturing strategy/plan aligns to the authorized budget, resources and schedule for the program. 4.1.1.5 With customer and industry partner(s), evaluate trade space between design choices, producability, and cost/schedule. Steps: 1. Ensure the SEP addresses how manufacturing trades should be factored into the design process. 2. Ensure SOW addresses Manufacturing Readiness Levels and process proofing as part of considerations for entrance/exit criteria for PDR, CDR, and Production Readiness Review(s). 3. Assess manufacturing readiness early in the program lifecycle, as early as the AoA and Milestone A. Reference: Defense Manufacturing Management Guide (available on the DAU ACC.
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