Enclosure 13: Rapid Acquisition of Urgent NeedsRapid Acquisition Activities • Pre-Development - Assess and select a course of action to meet the need. Requires a valid UON statement • PM appointed. Courses of Actions (COAs) assessed. COA selectedby MDA. Acquisition approach and O&S plans selected. • Development – PM briefs strategy to MDA. MDA determines whether solution: • Can be fielded within 2 years, does not require substantial development effort, is based on proven and available technologies, and can be acquired under fixed-price contracts • Production & Deployment – PM summarizes development activities and plans for delivery and sustainment, post-fielding assessments, and training of operator and maintenance personnel. Requires MDA approval. • Operations and Support – IAW plan approved by MDA. Disposition Analysis done NLT 1-year after fielding. Disposition official recommends either: • Termination (Demilitarization or Disposal), Sustainment for a Current Contingency, or Transition to a Program of Record 56
“Big A” Acquisition - JCIDS Effective Interaction Essential for Success Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution The JCIDS process exists to support JROC and CJCS responsibilities in identifying, assessing, validating, and prioritizing joint military capability requirements Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) Defense Acquisition System
