Acoustic Rapid COTS Insertion: A Case Study in Spiral Development

Abstract

The purpose of the A-RCI case study is to create a learning vehicle that describes spiral development through Open Systems Design, which then can be used for training and education of acquisition practitioners and future acquisition leaders. The study considers such aspects as the PMO cultural environment, management techniques, open systems processes and controls, appropriate open systems metrics, resource impacts, business-case analysis (ROI), user and contractor participation, logistics planning, and required participant training.