A New Alpha-Omega Map for Acquisition Test and Evaluation

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Abstract:

Department of Defense DoD Acquisition Test and Evaluation TE has been the gatekeeper to Major Defense Acquisition Program production since its formalization over 25 years ago. Yet, the landscape of the types, methods, and sources for war fighting systems has significantly evolved. The Department has studied and recommended action for Acquisition reform for decades, only tweaking in the margins for TE. The time is right for DoD to consider a new approach to TE, steering away from the buy decision to the more relevant acceptance and operational domains. This article outlines the issues and proposes a new Alpha-Omega map for TE for the way we actually procure DoD systems.

Author(s):
Axiotis, George
Author Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) Journal, v30 n4 p473-480, December 2009.
Pagination:
0009

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
DOD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.2_Understand
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*TEST AND EVALUATION, *ACCEPTANCE TESTS, *DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, *ACQUISITION, WARFARE, DEVELOPMENTAL TESTS, USER NEEDS, DEFENSE SYSTEMS, PRODUCTION, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, STEERING, REPRINTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Economics and Cost Analysis, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
*ALPHA OMEGA MODEL, *ALPHA TESTING, *OMEGA EVALUATION, *TEMP(TEST AND EVALUATION PLAN), T E(TEST AND EVALUATION), ACQUISITION REFORM, CONTRACTUAL NECESSITY, FIELD OPERATIONS, NEAR PEER THREATS, PERSISTENT ENGAGEMENTS, DT(DEVELOPMENT TESTING), OT(OPERATIONAL TESTING), LRIP(LOW RATE INITIAL PRODUCTION), ASU(APPROVED FOR SERVICE USE), DOD 5000 02, DAPA(DEFENSE ACQUISITION PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT)
Report Date:
2009 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2010 Mar 03