Challenge-Based Acquisition (ChBA) 4th Edition

Abstract

This document provides a detailed description of ChBA and why it represents a superior mechanism for many acquisitions. It lays out how to construct a challenge and how to fashion the evaluation and compensation mechanisms that accompany it. It proposes acquisition strategies that fit different circumstances and provides several case studies demonstrating successful application of ChBA. This Fourth Edition of the ChBA Handbook adds Appendix F, What is Case Management, describing an innovative acquisition approach and best practices when acquiring a case management system using ChBA and OTA.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 11, 2019
Accession Number
AD1116035

Entities

People

  • Michael J. Arendt
  • Ryan M. Novak
  • Stephen W. Roe

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Cyber
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Best Practices
  • Case Studies
  • Commerce
  • Computer Programs
  • Contracts
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Department Of Defense
  • Explosive Devices
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Intellectual Property
  • Law
  • Lessons Learned
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Prototypes
  • Surveillance
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design