Modeling Open Architecture and Evolutionary Acquisition: Implementation Lessons from the ARCI Program for the Rapid Capability Insertion Process
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Authors
Ford, David N.
Dillard, John T.
Subjects
Modeling & Simulation
Modeling, Open Architecture (OA), Evolutionary Acquisition, ARCI program, Rapid Capability Insertion Process (RCIP)
Modeling, Open Architecture (OA), Evolutionary Acquisition, ARCI program, Rapid Capability Insertion Process (RCIP)
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Date of Issue
2009-04-01
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01-Apr-09
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Abstract
Providing system interoperability and evolving technologies in major DoD systems are two important acquisition challenges in preparing the military to meet current and future demands. The Acoustic Rapid COTS Insertion (ARCI) program successfully addressed many of the associated challenges. That program was studied as the basis for modeling the planned Rapid Capability Insertion Process (RCIP) approach for continuous, reduced-cost upgrading of assets. ARCI used atypical methods in the face of atypical program requirements and conditions. A previously developed acquisition program model was adapted to reflect ARCI and used for model validation. This model was then changed to reflect the basic conditions expected to be faced by RCIP programs. The model demonstrated the potential of RCIP to significantly improve program performance. However, implementation risks are identified that may degrade potential performance, including increased oversight, the use of more new development, and the resulting integration scope and risk. When incorporated into the model, these risks were shown to significantly decrease RCIP performance. Means for successfully managing the RCIP design based on the ACRI program and RCIP operations are suggested for use in addressing the identified implementation risks.
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Technical Report
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Proceedings Paper (for Acquisition Research Program)
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Acquisition Management
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NPS-AM-09-043
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Naval Postgraduate School Acquisition Research Program
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Citation
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.