Exam 1 Flashcards
18 Testable Sections Covered Before Exam 1
What are the colors of money?
MILPERS O&M MILCON RDT&E Procurement
(3.3.2) The ICD and AoA study guidance and plan are necessary for entry into what point of the Acq. Framework?
MDD
(3.3.2) At what point does the MDA give permission to enter the P&D phase?
M/S C
(3.3.2) Prior to what point must all sources of program risk be adequately mitigated?
M/S B
(3.3.2) In which phase does system disposal occur?
O&S
(3.3.2) During the MSA phase, what is approved besides the Acquisition Strategy?
AoA
(2.1.3) What are the 3 PEO’s in the SPAWAR Enterprise?
C4I
Space Sysyems
EIS
(2.1.3) What is the mission of SPAWAR?
Identify, develop, deliver, and sustain information warfighting capabilities.
(2.1.3) What are the SPAWAR Competancies?
- 0 Finance
- 0 Contracts
- 0 Legal
- 0 Logistics & Fleet Support
- 0 Engineering
- 0 Program Management
- 0 Science and Technology
- 0 Corporate Operations
(3.3.2) What are the two phases of the Acquisition Life-cycle that make up “Pre-Systems Acquisition?”
MSA and TMRR
(3.3.2) What are the uses of the AoA?
Assess preliminary materiel solutions Identify key technologies Estimate life-cycle costs Conduct tradespace Consider joint environment Incentivize industry
(3.3.2) What are the two phases of the Acquisition Life-cycle that make up “Systems Acquisition?”
EMD and P&D
(2.1.3) What are the two subdivisions of the SPAWAR Fleet Readiness Directorate
FRD 100: Fleet Support
FRD 200: Installation
(2.1.3) What is the focus of SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific?
Research, development, testing and evaluation and life cycle support of C4ISR systems
(2.1.3) What is the focus of SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic?
Enterprise information systems and life cycle support of C4I systems
(2.1.4) What is the Role of the Warfare Centers?
Do things the industry won’t do, shouldn’t do, and can’t do.
(3.3.1) What are the three general rules and regulations that authorizes DOD to conduct system acquisition?
1) Laws: Title X, Goldwater-Nichols (DoD Reorganization Act of 1986), DAWIA
2) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
3) DoD and DoN Acquisition Policy Documents (DoD 5000 series)
(2.1.4) What is the mission for NAVSEA Undersea Warfare Center?
RDT&E, engineering and fleet support center for subs, unmanned vehicles, offensive and defensive weapons systems associated with USW.
(3.3.1) What are the Key Decision Drivers of Defense Acquisition?
1) Planning, Programming Budgeting & Execution (PPBE): Funds
2) Defense Acquisition System (DAS): Materiel
3) Joint Capabilities Integration & Development System (JCIDS): Requirements
(3.3.1) What are the three general rules and regulations that authorizes DOD to conduct system acquisition?
1) Laws: Title X, Goldwater-Nichols, DAWIA
2) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
3) DoD and DoN Acquisition Policy Documents (DoD 5000 series)
(2.1.4) Who do the Warfare Centers report to?
COMNAVSEA (SYSCOM)
(3.3.1) What does the Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) do?
- Top-level official for all defense acquisitions and is responsible for supervising the DAS
- Act as MDA for Major Acquisition Programs (MDAPS) and Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS)
- Takes precedence after SECDEF and Deputy SECDEF in acquisition matters
- May delegate authority to act as the MDA to the head of a DoD Component and further delegates to Component or Service Acquisition Executive
(2.1.4) What is the mission of NRL?
research & advanced technology development for FUTURE Navy and maritime applications
(2.1.4) Who does NRL report to?
ONR
(3.1.2) What is the purpose of the Budget Resolution?
Set spending ceilings
(2.1.4) What are the technical leadership areas of NSWC Port Hueneme Division?
UNREP test site, surface missile and launch systems
(3.3.1) What are the 3 Areas of Risk Management in Acquisition?
- Cost
- Schedule
- Performance
(3.3.1) What are some of the Key Acquisition Reform Initiatives
–FARandDFARSrevisedandstreamlined
–NewDoD5000series –MilSpecuseisevaluatedtoassesscosteffectiveness –AdvancedConceptTechnologyDemonstrations(ACTDs)toreducerisks
–ControlofTotalOwnershipCostversusprocurementcostalone –IntegratedProductandProcessDevelopment(IPPD) –IntegratedProductTeams(IPTs)toaddressmultipledisciplines –CostasanIndependentVariable(CAIV)totradecostforcost/perf –SingleProcessInitiative(SPI)toreduceprocessduplication –OpenSystemsArchitectureforstandardizationandmodernization –*SimulationBasedAcquisitiontoreducecostsandshortentime
(2.1.3) What is the focus of the SPAWAR Systems Space Field Activity?
Facilitate interaction between the DoN and the National Reconisance Office and coordinate R&D and aquisition functions.
(3.1.2) What is the purpose of Authorization?
to allow programs to exist
to set policy
(3.3.1) What are the parameters for ACAT I programs and the 2 subcategories?
-Require expenditure of >$480M in RDT&E
>$2.79B Procurement
-Designated by USD (A&S)
Two Types:
- ACAT 1D:”D” refers to USD (A&S) as MDA
- ACAT 1C: “C” refers to CAE as MDA
(3.3.1) What are the parameters for ACAT IA (MAIS) programs and MDA delegation?
-Require expenditure of >$520M Total Life costs >$165M Total Program Costs >$40M Program Costs in any single year DoD CIO designates
Two Types
ACAT 1AM- MDA is USD A&S
ACAT 1AC-MDA is Component or ASN (RDA)
(3.1.2) What is the purpose of a Continuing Resolution?
“Stopgap”
(3.3.1) What is the definition of Defense Acquisition System?
“Process”
The management process by which DoD provides effective, affordable, and timely systems to the users.
(3.3.1) What is the definition of an acquisition program?
“Thing”
A directed, funded effort that provides a new, improved, or continuing materiel, weapon or information system or service capability in response to an approved need
(3.3.1) What does the Defense Acquisition Executive do?
-Top-level official for all defense acquisitions and is responsible for supervising the DAS
-Act as MDA for Major Acquisition Programs (MDAPS) and Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS)
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(3.3.1) What does the Component /Service Acquisition Executive (CAE) do?
-Senior Official in each DoD component responsible for all acquisition functions within that component
(3.3.1) What are the roles of the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)?
- Designated individual with overall responsibility of a program
- Approves entry of an acquisition program into the next phase of the acquisition process
- Determines entry point of a program in the acq. process
- Reports to Congress
- PM reports to MDA
(3.3.1) What are the roles of the Program Executive Office (PEO)?
- Directing several Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) and assigned major and non-major system acquisition programs
- Reports to DoD CAE
- CAE may delegate PEO as MDA for ACAT II, III, IV programs
(3.3.1) What are the roles of the program manager?
Day-to-Day responsibilities of a program
- responsibility for and authority to accomplish program objectives for development, production, and sustainment to meet user’s operational needs
- Reports to MDA for cost, schedule, and performance
(3.3.1) What are the Key Defense Acquisition Players and their main function?
- USD Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S)-serves as DAE, makes milestone decisions for MDAPs, chairs the Defense Acq. Board (DAB)
- USD Research and Engineering (R&E)-Chief technical officer in DoD, mission to advance tech and innovation, advises SECDEF of future interoperability and cyber capability issues
- DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO)-supports and informs USD A&S on all IT and cyber-infrastructure acquisition matters especially MAIS programs
- DOT&E-provides independent assessment of the operational effectiveness and suitability of the new weapon systems, approves Live-Fire testing strategy and operational testing plans
(3.2.1) Why are contracts needed by DoD?
To protect the government and contractor during the acquisition process.
(3.2.1) What are the five essential elements of a contract?
Offer Acceptance Consideration Legal Binding Competent Parties
(3.2.1) What regulations does the contracting officer use to carry out the contracting process?
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
the DoD FAR Supplement (DFARS)
Agency supplements and acquisition regulations
(3.2.1) What are the three types of contracting officers?
Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)
Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)
Termination Contracting Officer (TCO)
(3.2.1) Which type of contracting officer can serve in all three roles?
Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)
(3.2.1) What are the responsibilities of the contracting officer?
ensures contract performance and compliance
serves as the contract advisor for the program
prepare solicitations and contracts
communicate with potential offers
negotiate contracts
legally bind the government
(3.2.1) Where is the authority derived from, and what is the responsibility, background/training, guiding directives, and organization of the PM?
Authority derived from charter Responsible for entire program technical background DoD 5000 series provides guiding directives Program Office (IPT) organization
(3.2.1) Describe the relationship between the PM and KO
PMs and KOs have complementary roles and responsibilities and maintain a partnership throughout the acquisition process
(3.2.1) Where is the authority derived from, and what is the responsibility, background/training, guiding directives, and organization of the PM?
Authority derived from charter Responsible for entire program technical background DoD 5000 series provides guiding directives Program Office (IPT) organization
(2.1.5) What is the definition of technical authority?
Authority, Responsibility, and Accountability to establish, monitor, and approve technical products and processes in conformance to higher authority policy, requirements, architectures, and standards
(2.1.5) Who is the ultimate technical authority for ships and weapon systems?
COMNAVSEA
(2.1.5) Who is the ultimate technical authority for C4ISR, IA/Cyber, and IT systems?
COMSPAWAR
(2.1.5) What are the five types of Engineering Agents (EA)?
- Technical Direction Agent (TDA)
- Design Agent (DA)
- System Integration Agent (SIA)
- Acquisition Engineering Agent (AEA)
- In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA)
(2.1.5) What are the seven types of Technical Warrant Holders (TWHs)?
- Ship Design Manager (SDM)
- Chief Systems Engineer (CSE)
- Systems Integration Manager (SIM)
- Cost Engineering Manager (CEM)
- Technical Area Experts (TAE)
- Technical Process Owner (TPO)
- Chief Engineer (CHENG)
(3.3.1) Why do we use ACATs?
Categories established to facilitate decentralized decision-making and execution and compliance with imposed requirements
(3.3.1) How are ACAT categories defined?
Programs are divided into acquisition categories based primarily on program cost (dollar value, location in the acquisition framework, MDA special interest or National Defense Strategy). Oversight increases with cost.
(3.3.1) Why are there different categories of ACAT?
ACAT designation allows DoD to appropriately adjust requirements for Program oversight and control.
(3.3.1) What are the parameters for ACAT I programs and the 2 subcategories?
-Require expenditure of >$480M in RDT&E
>$2.79B Procurement
-Designated by USD (A&S)
Two Types:
- ACAT 1D:”D” refers to DAB and USD (A&S) as MDA
- ACAT 1C: “C” refers to CAE
(3.2.1) Where is the authority derived from, and what is the responsibility, background/training, guiding directives, and organization of the KO?
Authority derived from warrant responsible for contract business background FAR system provides guiding directives Matrix (IPT) organization
(3.2.1) What are the requirements of the competition in contracting act?
Full and Open Competition
Allowance for F & O competition after exclusion of sources
7 exceptions to F & O
Requirement for approval for anything other than F & O competition
(3.2.1) What is Justification and Approval used for?
Sole Source Contracts
(3.2.1) The requirements associated with pursuing competition are implemented by _______
The Competition in Contracting Act
(3.2.1) Define responsiveness with respect to contracting
Bid conforms to all aspects of the Invitation for Bid and is submitted by the deadline
(3.2.1) How is a prospective contractor determined responsible?
Have adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them
Able to comply with required delivery schedule
Have satisfactory performance record
Record of Integrity and Business Ethics
Have necessary organization, experience, and equipment
Are eligible to receive an award
(3.2.2) What are the 2 contract solicitation methods?
Sealed Bidding and Negotiations [page 5]
(3.2.2) How is Sealed Bidding different from Negotiations?
Sealed Bidding seeks lowest cost from responsive and responsible bidder via Invitation For Bid (IFB). Negotiations uses a Request For Proposal (RFP) when the criteria for Sealed Bid can’t be met: time, price info, requirements, or competition are lacking. RFP winner awarded based on evaluation criteria contained therein. [page 5]
(3.1.1) What is the role of the PBBE process?
Identify the fiscal needs of the DoD and decide how to allocate resources.
(3.1.4) What is an Expenditure Plan?
Month-by-month projection of expenditures for each fiscal year of funding. The PMO must prepare an expenditure plan for all appropriation years that have not been completely expended, even if the period of obligation availability has expired
(3.1.4) What is the impact of the failure to execute funds IAW spend plans?
The comparison of actual funds execution performance to the spending plans helps indicate success or identify potential problems to the PEO, service headquarters, and OSD.
Outcomes of not executing to the spending plans:
- Programs that fall behind in executing funds, will become a target for bill-paying exercises
- Programs that don’t meet obligation and expenditure goals run the risk of losing funding
- Continued poor execution over several years can also lead to future budget adjustments
(3.2.2) What is the RFP development sequence?
Pre-Solicitation Phase (Determination of capability need, Requirements package, Method of contracting)
Solicitation, Evaluation, and Award Phase (self stated)
Post-Award Phase (Contract administration, Delivery and contract closeout)
CLASS: Determine a need, Develop req’s, Determine method of contracting.
[page 21]
(3.2.2) When would the KO use an Invitation For Bid (IFB) as the solicitation method?
If contracting by sealed bidding. [page 28]
(3.1.3) What are the obligation window and funding policies for each MDAP?
- MCN, MCNR, SCN - 5 years and full funding
- APN, WPN, OPN - 3 years and full funding
- RDT&E - 2 years and incremental funding
- O&MN, O&MNR, MPN, RPN - 1 year and annual funding
(3.3.1) What are the parameters for ACAT IA (MAIS) programs?
-Require expenditure of >$520M Total Life costs >$165M Total Program Costs >$40M Program Costs in any single year DoD CIO designates MDA
(3.1.3) Which of these is not a funding policy? A. Annual B. Incremental C. Evolutionary D. Full Funding
C. Evolutionary
(3.1.3) Which appropriations apply to each funding policy?
- Annual: MILPERS, O&M
- Incremental: RDT&E
- Full Funding: MILCON, Procurement
(3.1.3) What are the two primary exceptions to the full funding policy?
Advance Procurement (long lead times) and Multiyear Procurement (MYP)
(3.1.3) How many phases are there in product improvement? 1 2 3 4
3
(3.1.3) What types of money go with each product improvement phase?
Phase 1 - RDT&E, O&M, Procurement
Phase 2 - Procurement
Phase 3 - Procurement
(3.3.1) What are the parameters for ACAT II?
ACAT II=Major Systems
Expenditure
>$185M or more of RDT&E
>$835M or more of Procurement
MDA is CAE
No ACAT II for AISs
(3.3.1) What are the parameters for ACAT III, IIIA, and IV?
-ACAT III: Does not meet criteria for ACAT I, IA, or II
MDA is designated by CAE and can be PEO or PM
-ACAT IIIA: Does not meet ACAT IA criteria, includes less-than-major AISs
MDA is designated by CAE to PEO or PM level
-ACAT IV: does not meet ACAT III
Two categories: -IVT(test)
IVM (Monitor)
(3.3.1) What are some of the current Navy acquisition issues?
- 355 ships
- Total Ownership costs
- Focus on affordability
- Restructuring of USD (AT&L)
(3.1.4) What is Budget Authority?
Authority granted by appropriation law to enter into obligations that will result in immediate or future outlays
(3.1.4) What is Commitment?
Administrative reservation of funds, usually by the local comptroller, in anticipation of a future obligation