Enclosure 8: Affordability Analysis & Investment Constraints - New Enclosure • For ACAT I and IA programs; Components directed to issue similar guidance for ACAT II and below programs • Timing of Affordability Analysis • Initial analysis conducted early enough to inform the AoA constraints • At MDD:Tentative “goals” and inventory goals to scope the AoA and provide targets around which to consider alternatives • At MS A: Affordability “goals” for unit procurement and sustainment costs • At Development RFP Release Point & Beyond: • Binding Affordability “Caps” captured in ADMs and APB • Treated as KPPs • Lower ACAT Programs: CAEs will develop and issue similar guidance 49
