Correct
2.5/2.5 Points
1.Based on Scenario Part I, answer the following six questions (questions 1 to
6):
One of the JUPSA Key Performance Parameter (KPP) requirements does not
appear to be achievable without significant cost impacts. The PM is planning
to recommend a change to this validated requirement since it is not clear that
the additional costs are worth the capability added. Who would have to
approve this Acquisition Category (ACAT) I KPP change?
Scenario Part I. The Program Office is busy preparing the joint, Unmanned
Precision Strike Air-Vehicle (JUPSA) for Milestone B, seeking approval to
conduct the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase
activities. Affordability is a key issue since estimated operating and support
costs are higher than what was estimated at Milestone A. In accordance with
the test and evaluation master plan (TEMP), JUPSA conducted developmental
tests and early operational assessments to support the upcoming Milestone B
decision. Test planning for the EMD phase efforts is ongoing. Congressional
interest is very high since JUPSA is an ACAT I, Major Defense Acquisition
Program (MDAP) and has suppliers in nearly every state. As an MDAP
an Independent Cost Estimate(ICE) and an Independent Technical Risk
Assessment (ITRA) were conducted. Meanwhile at least one country has
expressed an interest in Foreign Military Sales (FMS)as soon as possible. The
JUPSA program is not considered by the Milestone Decision Authority to be a
high cost first article acquisition program.
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment USD(A&S)
Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC)
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)
Program Executive Officer (PEO)
Correct
2.5/2.5 Points
2.Which of the following is NOT an activity that will be conducted during the
Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase for the JUPSA
program?
Scenario Part I. The Program Office is busy preparing the joint, Unmanned
Precision Strike Air-Vehicle (JUPSA) for Milestone B, seeking approval to
conduct the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase
activities. Affordability is a key issue since estimated operating and support
costs are higher than what was estimated at Milestone A. In accordance with
the test and evaluation master plan (TEMP), JUPSA conducted developmental
tests and early operational assessments to support the upcoming Milestone B
decision. Test planning for the EMD phase efforts is ongoing. Congressional
interest is very high since JUPSA is an ACAT I, Major Defense Acquisition
Program (MDAP) and has suppliers in nearly every state. As an MDAP
an Independent Cost Estimate(ICE) and an Independent Technical Risk
Assessment (ITRA) were conducted. Meanwhile at least one country has
expressed an interest in Foreign Military Sales (FMS)as soon as possible. The
JUPSA program is not considered by the Milestone Decision Authority to be a
high cost first article acquisition program.
, Capability Development Document (CDD) initial validation
Build/test prototype or first articles to verify compliance with requirements
Demonstration that all sources of risk have been adequately retired
Complete hardware (H/W) and software (S/W) detailed design
Correct
2.5/2.5 Points
3.You have worked hard to balance the acquisition, production, and
sustainment of required capabilities to meet the JUPSA affordability goals
established at Milestone A. However, the current JUPSA Operating and
Support (O&S) cost estimate is higher than the initial goal. In accordance
with DoDI 5000.85, which of the following is FALSE regarding affordability of
the program at development RFP (Request for Proposal) release decision and
Milestone B?
Scenario Part I. The Program Office is busy preparing the joint, Unmanned
Precision Strike Air-Vehicle (JUPSA) for Milestone B, seeking approval to
conduct the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase
activities. Affordability is a key issue since estimated operating and support
costs are higher than what was estimated at Milestone A. In accordance with
the test and evaluation master plan (TEMP), JUPSA conducted developmental
tests and early operational assessments to support the upcoming Milestone B
decision. Test planning for the EMD phase efforts is ongoing. Congressional
interest is very high since JUPSA is an ACAT I, Major Defense Acquisition
Program (MDAP) and has suppliers in nearly every state. As an MDAP
an Independent Cost Estimate(ICE) and an Independent Technical Risk
Assessment (ITRA) were conducted. Meanwhile at least one country has
expressed an interest in Foreign Military Sales (FMS)as soon as possible. The
JUPSA program is not considered by the Milestone Decision Authority to be a
high cost first article acquisition program.
Appropriate trade-offs among cost, schedule, technical feasibility, and performance
objectives have been made to ensure that the program is affordable when considering
the per unit cost and the total life-cycle cost before Milestone B approval is granted
pursuant to Section 2366b of Title 10, U.S.C.
Affordability is applicable only to procurement of the system, not to future O&S
costs.
Compliance with affordability/program goals demonstrated through technical
assessments and Independent Cost Estimate (ICEs) are required for Major Defense
Acquisition Programs (MDAPs)
The purpose of the Development RFP release decision point is to ensure, prior to the
release of the solicitation for EMD, that an executable and affordable program has been
planned using a sound business and technical approach.
Correct
2.5/2.5 Points
4.What kind of operational testing should the lead Operational Test Agency
(OTA) plan to conduct during the Engineering and Manufacturing
Development (EMD) phase, and what decision will the test results support?
(Note: Program is following DoDI 5000.85 for this increment, and T&E
oversight under the DOT&E (Director Operational Test and Evaluation) who
will provide the MDA with milestone assessments.)
2.5/2.5 Points
1.Based on Scenario Part I, answer the following six questions (questions 1 to
6):
One of the JUPSA Key Performance Parameter (KPP) requirements does not
appear to be achievable without significant cost impacts. The PM is planning
to recommend a change to this validated requirement since it is not clear that
the additional costs are worth the capability added. Who would have to
approve this Acquisition Category (ACAT) I KPP change?
Scenario Part I. The Program Office is busy preparing the joint, Unmanned
Precision Strike Air-Vehicle (JUPSA) for Milestone B, seeking approval to
conduct the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase
activities. Affordability is a key issue since estimated operating and support
costs are higher than what was estimated at Milestone A. In accordance with
the test and evaluation master plan (TEMP), JUPSA conducted developmental
tests and early operational assessments to support the upcoming Milestone B
decision. Test planning for the EMD phase efforts is ongoing. Congressional
interest is very high since JUPSA is an ACAT I, Major Defense Acquisition
Program (MDAP) and has suppliers in nearly every state. As an MDAP
an Independent Cost Estimate(ICE) and an Independent Technical Risk
Assessment (ITRA) were conducted. Meanwhile at least one country has
expressed an interest in Foreign Military Sales (FMS)as soon as possible. The
JUPSA program is not considered by the Milestone Decision Authority to be a
high cost first article acquisition program.
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment USD(A&S)
Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC)
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)
Program Executive Officer (PEO)
Correct
2.5/2.5 Points
2.Which of the following is NOT an activity that will be conducted during the
Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase for the JUPSA
program?
Scenario Part I. The Program Office is busy preparing the joint, Unmanned
Precision Strike Air-Vehicle (JUPSA) for Milestone B, seeking approval to
conduct the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase
activities. Affordability is a key issue since estimated operating and support
costs are higher than what was estimated at Milestone A. In accordance with
the test and evaluation master plan (TEMP), JUPSA conducted developmental
tests and early operational assessments to support the upcoming Milestone B
decision. Test planning for the EMD phase efforts is ongoing. Congressional
interest is very high since JUPSA is an ACAT I, Major Defense Acquisition
Program (MDAP) and has suppliers in nearly every state. As an MDAP
an Independent Cost Estimate(ICE) and an Independent Technical Risk
Assessment (ITRA) were conducted. Meanwhile at least one country has
expressed an interest in Foreign Military Sales (FMS)as soon as possible. The
JUPSA program is not considered by the Milestone Decision Authority to be a
high cost first article acquisition program.
, Capability Development Document (CDD) initial validation
Build/test prototype or first articles to verify compliance with requirements
Demonstration that all sources of risk have been adequately retired
Complete hardware (H/W) and software (S/W) detailed design
Correct
2.5/2.5 Points
3.You have worked hard to balance the acquisition, production, and
sustainment of required capabilities to meet the JUPSA affordability goals
established at Milestone A. However, the current JUPSA Operating and
Support (O&S) cost estimate is higher than the initial goal. In accordance
with DoDI 5000.85, which of the following is FALSE regarding affordability of
the program at development RFP (Request for Proposal) release decision and
Milestone B?
Scenario Part I. The Program Office is busy preparing the joint, Unmanned
Precision Strike Air-Vehicle (JUPSA) for Milestone B, seeking approval to
conduct the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase
activities. Affordability is a key issue since estimated operating and support
costs are higher than what was estimated at Milestone A. In accordance with
the test and evaluation master plan (TEMP), JUPSA conducted developmental
tests and early operational assessments to support the upcoming Milestone B
decision. Test planning for the EMD phase efforts is ongoing. Congressional
interest is very high since JUPSA is an ACAT I, Major Defense Acquisition
Program (MDAP) and has suppliers in nearly every state. As an MDAP
an Independent Cost Estimate(ICE) and an Independent Technical Risk
Assessment (ITRA) were conducted. Meanwhile at least one country has
expressed an interest in Foreign Military Sales (FMS)as soon as possible. The
JUPSA program is not considered by the Milestone Decision Authority to be a
high cost first article acquisition program.
Appropriate trade-offs among cost, schedule, technical feasibility, and performance
objectives have been made to ensure that the program is affordable when considering
the per unit cost and the total life-cycle cost before Milestone B approval is granted
pursuant to Section 2366b of Title 10, U.S.C.
Affordability is applicable only to procurement of the system, not to future O&S
costs.
Compliance with affordability/program goals demonstrated through technical
assessments and Independent Cost Estimate (ICEs) are required for Major Defense
Acquisition Programs (MDAPs)
The purpose of the Development RFP release decision point is to ensure, prior to the
release of the solicitation for EMD, that an executable and affordable program has been
planned using a sound business and technical approach.
Correct
2.5/2.5 Points
4.What kind of operational testing should the lead Operational Test Agency
(OTA) plan to conduct during the Engineering and Manufacturing
Development (EMD) phase, and what decision will the test results support?
(Note: Program is following DoDI 5000.85 for this increment, and T&E
oversight under the DOT&E (Director Operational Test and Evaluation) who
will provide the MDA with milestone assessments.)
