Exploring Acquisition Strategies for Adopting a Software Product Line

Abstract

Many organizations are attracted to the well-documented benefits of a software product line approach. However, special challenges surround product line acquisition in the Department of Defense. We explain some basics of software product line practice, the challenges that make product line acquisition unique, and three basic acquisition strategies. We next describe the key contractual tasks a supplier must perform and map these to an enterprise view of product line acquisition. Using this context, we explain roles and responsibilities for the organizations involved, and describe important activities and deliverables. This provides a basis for building the necessary artifacts for a successful acquisition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA530312

Entities

People

  • John K. Bergey
  • Lawrence G. Jones

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Artifacts
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Computer Science
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Engineering
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Organizational Structure
  • Product Development
  • Software Development
  • Supply Chain
  • Websites

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Software Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.