Space Systems Requirements Analysis & Maturation
Abstract
The Space Systems Requirements Analysis and Maturation (RAM) program addresses a critical need for decision-quality acquisition information prior to committing to a program new start. A number of DoD, GAO, and industry studies point to a need for more disciplined early-phase systems engineering and pre-systems acquisition planning to produce the detailed acquisition information that previously did not surface until after the initiation of a program. The Space Systems RAM program provides a disciplined, deliberate planning process to analyze requirements, schedule, cost, technology, and acquisition strategy. The objective is to provide critical decision-quality cost, schedule and technical information for AF and DoD senior leaders to support their acquisition decisions for the annual space investment portfolio and initiating high-confidence acquisition programs. RAM activities will include science and technology planning, concept and architecture development, acquisition strategy baselining, modeling and simulation, cost analysis, and the pre-planning required for successful demonstration and validation of prototypes and system-of-systems demonstrations. Activities will focus on delivering long-term, integrated, permanent space warfighting capabilities to the Combatant Commands. The Space Systems RAM will provide the capability to assess the performance, or cost reduction potential, of advanced technology in a near-realistic operational environment, and a rapid transition of capabilities to the warfighter. RAM will assess technology readiness levels for systems prior to key acquisition decision points. Specifically, RAM will mitigate risk before a program is sent to Engineering and Manufacturing Development/Systems Design and Development and will provide the government a cost baseline prior to commitment to a full acquisition program. RAM is a new and comprehensive approach that will ensure adequate oversight and coordination of previously unconsolidated materiel studies, analyses, and development. System-of-systems pre-acquisition planning and early systems engineering will support consolidation of previously unique system capabilities resident only within individualized program elements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 64A024_0604337F_4_3600_PB_2011
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