Program Certification for MS A (Per10 U.S.C. 2366a) • MDA certifies that: • the program fulfills an approved ICD; • the program is being executed by an entity with a relevant core competencyas identified by the Secretary of Defense; • if the system duplicates a capability already provided by an existing system, the duplication provided by this system is necessary & appropriate • a determination of applicability of core depot-level maintenance and repair capabilities requirements has been made; • an AoA has been performed consistent with the study guidance developed by the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (DCAPE); • a cost estimate for the program has been submitted, with the concurrence of the DCAPE, and the level of resources required to develop and procure the program is consistent with the priority level assigned by the JROC;
