0. Materiel Development Decision (MDD) to Milestone A (MS A)
Materiel Development Decision (MDD) to MS A
Materials: 
Lesson Charts, Internet connection,
(Assumes AoA and PPBE are being covered by separate instructors in separate lessons - refer to Jan 2012 version if AoA lesson is removed from the RQM 310 plan)
 Time Breakdown: Minutes
Lesson Outline 
Purpose: To familiarize the students with the key requirements management related activities :
- leading up to the Materiel Development Decision (MDD),
the scope/construct of the MDD, and
the major outputs of the MDD
during the Materiel Solution Analysis phase
the scope/construct of the Materiel Solutions Analysis Phase other than AoA
the decisions made at Milestone A.
This lesson comes after a lesson on the Capabilities-Based Assessment (CBA) process and an exercise dealing with Initial Capabilities Documents (ICD). And before a lesson on OSD level AoA activities. Ensure that you do not unnecessarily duplicate any material that has already been presented, particularly the information dealing with the AoA process.
Chart 0, Introduction.
MDD in and out: This is summary level of detail on some of the requirements management related activities that occur before, during and shortly after the Materiel Development Decision. Keep in mind that the ACAT of the potential acquisition program matters: for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP – ACAT I, and Major Automated Information System (MAIS) – ACAT IA programs), MDD will occur at the Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) or the Information Technology Acquisition Board (ITAB) level at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) with heavy involvement of the Joint and OSD staffs. These programs represent less than 10% of potential new acquisition programs. When dealing with non-MDAP/MAIS Component HQ guidance will apply; however, it will be very similar to that required for MDAP/MAIS programs, less some (but not all) congressional reporting requirements.
MDD to MS A: Now that we have previously discussed what happens leading up to and immediately after the Materiel Development Decision (MDD), we are going to cover any necessary details that might not have been mentioned in the AoA Block of instruction or the PPBE block of instruction. Emphasis will be on the requirements management activities that take place after the MDD review during the Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA) phase of the acquisition process.
(copied From word document embedded in chart 0 )
Reading Assignments -  
Read: 
MDD to MS A Lesson Charts.
DoDI , Enclosure 2, Procedures,
paragraph 1, Defense Acquisition Management System;
paragraph 2, Evolutionary Acquisition; and
paragraph 3,User Needs and Technology Opportunities.
paragraph 4, Materiel Solution Analysis Phase
Department of Defense Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Cost Rationale Report Manual, 1 June 2009,
paragraph 1.4 Applicability (and all sub-paragraphs under 1.4).
Improving Milestone Process Effectiveness (Paragraph 1. Milestone A: )
Scan:
JCIDS Manual, Enclosure B , ICD and IS ICD , pages B-9 to B-20, and draft CDD on page B-27
Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) Implementation of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009, attachment 1, paragraph 1, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) Study Guidance
Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) – Development Planning to Inform Materiel Development Decision (MDD) Reviews and Support Analyses of Alternatives (AoA)
Defense Acquisition Guidebook,
part 3.3.2, Role of the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) as Part of the Materiel Solution Analysis, and
Part Analysis Of Alternatives Study Plan.
Topics for in class discussion - Online resources:
ADM MDD Amphib Combat V ACV_1Dec11.pdf
ADM MS A JHSV 5 May 06
ADM MS A Ohio Replacement, OHIO_ORJan 11 with affordability and exit criteria
ADM post-MS A review OHIO_Replacement_1 Aug 2011
Tom Fritz

1. Lesson Objectives
Determine the key Requirements Manager activities leading up to the MDD, the outputs of the MDD, and the Defense Acquisition documents and processes during Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA) phase that are dependent on the ICD
Explain the inputs to a Materiel Development Decision (MDD)
Explain the outputs from MDD -- decisions and approvals
Recognize the additional information necessary for an Information System (IS) ICD
Summarize the purpose and major activities that take place during the Materiel Solutions Analysis (MSA) phase and the links between those activities
Explain the Milestone A decisions and approvals

2. Materiel Development Decision (MDD)
Full Rate
Prod Decision
Review
Joint Concepts
Capabilities - Based Assessment
MS C
MS B
President
SECDEF
CJCS
CCMDs and other DoD
Components
Strategic Guidance
Incremental Development
MS A
Technology
Development
Engineering & Manufacturing Development
Production & Deployment
Materiel
Solution
Analysis
Technology Opportunities & Resources
ICD
O&S
User Needs
MDD
CDD
CPD
Post CDR Assessment
Pre-EMD Review
Draft
AoA review and Portfolio Assessment
AoA
report
PDR review
MDD is mandatory for all programs.
For DAB programs:
Joint Staff presents JROC Recommendations
DoD Component presents the ICD, including:
Preliminary CONOPS
Description of Needed Capability
Operational Risk
Basis for determining that non-materiel approaches will not sufficiently mitigate capability gap
How is MDD conducted for Service and Agency programs?

3. Materiel Development Decision (MDD) Inputs and Outputs
Full Rate
Prod Decision
Review
Joint Concepts
Capabilities - Based Assessment
MS C
MS B
President
SECDEF
CJCS
CCMDs and other DoD
Components
Strategic Guidance
Incremental Development
MS A
Technology
Development
Engineering & Manufacturing Development
Production & Deployment
Materiel
Solution
Analysis
Technology Opportunities & Resources
ICD
O&S
User Needs
MDD
CDD
CPD
Post CDR Assessment
Pre-EMD Review
Draft
AoA review and Portfolio Assessment
AoA
report
PDR review
Outputs: Approval to enter the acquisition process
Acquisition Decision Memorandum
Identifies acquisition phase of entry and initial review milestone
Designates lead DoD Component
Directs initiation of AoA
Milestone
Decision
Authority
Inputs:
Initial Capabilities Document (ICD)
Approved AoA Study Guidance & AoA Study Plan (DAU Guidebook and AT&L memo Apr 2010)
Evidence IAW DTM

4. DTM 10-017 - Development Planning to Inform MDD Reviews and Support AoAs
Components shall provide evidence at the MDD Review that will facilitate the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) determination that:
Candidate materiel solution approaches have potential to effectively address capability gap(s), desired operational attributes, and associated dependencies
Range of technically feasible solutions exist – generated from across the entire solution space, as demonstrated by early prototypes, models, or data
Consideration has been given to near-term opportunities to provide a rapid interim response
Plan to staff and fund analytic, engineering, and programmatic activities supports the proposed milestone entry requirements
DTM , September 13, 2010 extended to 12/31/2012

5. Pre-MDD Activities - Summary
ICD validated (approved for entry into KM/DS, assigned a Joint Staffing Designator (JSD), staffed, reviewed, certifications approved, and validated at JSD level)
ICD recommends type of materiel approach(es) preferred
Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
AoA Study Guidance & AoA Study Plan approved prior to MDD
Sponsor works with Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (DCAPE) on AoA Study Guidance & AoA Study Plan (JROC Interest programs only – Component process for others)
Sponsor works with MDA’s staff to ensure other additional information is provided to enable the desired MDD outcomes in the MDD ADM

6. MDD to Milestone A Materiel Solution Analysis
Full Rate
Prod Decision
Review
Joint Concepts
Capabilities - Based Assessment
MS C
MS B
President
SECDEF
CJCS
CCMDs and other DoD
Components
Strategic Guidance
Incremental Development
MS A
Technology
Development
Engineering & Manufacturing Development
Production & Deployment
Materiel
Solution
Analysis
Technology Opportunities & Resources
ICD
O&S
User Needs
MDD
CDD
CPD
Post CDR Assessment
Pre-EMD Review
Draft
AoA review and Portfolio Assessment
AoA
report
PDR review

7. MDD to Milestone A Requirements Management Activities
Materiel Solution
Analysis (DoDI 5000 Link)
Materiel
Development
Decision A
ICD
Contract A
AoA
Report
Contract B
Final RFP
Contract C
Draft
CDD
Purpose: Assess potential materiel solutions
Major Activity: AoA
Requirements Management Activities
Apply ICD and supporting analysis to guide:
Conduct of AoA (sponsor supports AoA Report briefing for FCB)
Writing of : Test & Evaluation Strategy (TES), Technology Development Strategy (TDS) , System Engineering Plan
Initial estimates for: Affordability Targets, Cost, and PPBE documents
Develop:
Draft CDD – “required” to support MS A and TD phase but not submitted to JCIDS for validation – content may be defined in JCIDS update
Draft CDD may include linkage to the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability Cost Rational (RAM-C) Report

8. Reliability Analysis, Planning, Tracking, and Reporting
Program Managers (PMs) shall formulate a comprehensive reliability and maintainability (R&M) program with reliability growth strategy as an integral part of the systems engineering process
For JROC Interest programs (except Information Systems) Component develops initial RAM-C Report as part of the AoA process.
Attached to the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) for MS A, updated for MS B and MS C
PM develops reliability growth curves (RGS) for SEP at MS A, updated in the TEMP beginning at MS B.
RAM-C Report Executive Summary attached to (or Referenced in) CDD & CPD
Programs other than JROC Interest develop RAM-C Reports as determined by DoD Component or PM
See, DoD Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Cost Rationale Report Manual, June 1, 2009 and AT&L DTM

9. MDA approves: (usually contained in a single ADM)
Milestone A
MDA approves: (usually contained in a single ADM)
Materiel solution
Affordability Targets (per DAB Templates for Milestones A, B and C)
Technology Development Strategy (TDS), DAG 2.2
Release of final RFP and source selection for TD phase.
Exit criteria for next phase - Technology Development
Milestone A Certification, Title 10 section 2366a
Tailored guidance to complete Materiel Solution Analysis activities or structure TD activities
Full Funding defined with MS B
Notes: A favorable Milestone A decision does not mean a new acquisition program has been initiated. Exception - ship building programs may be initiated at Milestone A. MAIS programs begin tracking funds first obligated a includes 25% cost increase / schedule delay notification for certified MDAPs.

10. ACAT I Program Certification for MS A WSARA 2009 & NDAA 2012 Revisions
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Milestone A Program Certification
As required by Section 2366a of Title 10, United States Code, I have consulted with the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) on matters related to program requirements and military needs for the (name of program) and certify that:
(1) the program fulfills an approved initial capabilities document;
(2) the program is being executed by an entity with a relevant core competency function as identified by the Secretary of Defense;
(3) [include only if the system duplicates a capability already provided by an existing system] the duplication of capability provided by this system is necessary and appropriate.
(4) That a determination of applicability of core depot-level maintenance and repair capabilities requirements has been made;
(5) an analysis of alternatives has been performed consistent with the study guidance developed by the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation;
(6) a cost estimate for the program has been submitted, with the concurrence of the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, and the level of resources required to develop, procure, and sustain the program is consistent with the priority level assigned by the JROC; and,
WSARA Changes highlighted in bold red; NDAA 2012 changes in bold blue italics

11. AoA Plan AoA and AoA report
Linkage: ICD, AoA, draft CDD, & Contract for Technology Development (TD)
Strategic Direction
Joint Operations Concepts
CONOPS
Feedback from field
Cost Estimate & $$ TD
CBA
Capability
attributes
AoA
Plan
MOEs/
MOPs
Preliminary
SPECIFICATIONS to support RFP for TD Phase prototyping
KPPs/ KSAs
Materiel Solution Analysis Phase
Materiel
Development
Decision
Draft
CDD
ICD
Milestone A
Contract
AoA and AoA report
Test & Evaluation Strategy (TES)
Technology Development Strategy (TDS)
System Engineering Plan
Contract A
Final
RFP 11