1. Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA) Phase
MDD
MS A
Conduct AoA
Perform Analysis to Support Selection of a Preferred Materiel Solution
Perform Operational Analysis on Preferred Materiel Solution
Perform Technical/Engineering Analysis on Preferred Materiel Solution
Establish Program Framework and Strategies
Prepare for Initial Review Milestone and Next Phase
Final AoA SAG/ESC
Service Recommended
Preferred Materiel Solution
FCB
Review
Documents:
Draft CDD
RFP AS
SEP (including
RAM-C Report)
TEMP
AoA Report
PPP (including IA
strategy)
LCSP
CCE
ASR
Legend
AoA – Analysis of Alternatives
AS – Acquisition Strategy
ASR - Alternative Systems Review
CCE – Component Cost Estimate
CDD – Capability Development Document
FCB – Functional Capabilities Board
IA – Information Assurance
LCSP – Life-Cycle Sustainment Plan
MDD – Materiel Development Decision
MS A – Milestone A
PPP – Program Protection Plan
RAM-C – Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Cost
RFP – Request for Proposal
SAG/ESC – Senior Advisory Group/Executive Steering Committee
SEP – Systems Engineering Plan
TEMP – Test & Evaluation Master Plan
DAG CH 3 Figure 10: Activities in Materiel Solution Analysis Phase