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| How does DoD define Acquisition? |
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Definition
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The conceptualization, initiation, design, development, test, contracting, production, deployment, and logistic support, modification, and disposal of weapons and other systems, supplies, or services (including construction) to satisfy defense needs, intended for use in or in support of military missions. (4 activities) |
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| Why is DoD Systems Acquisition important? |
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DoD Acquisition Provides Materiel for Combat, Readiness Training, Operations, and Support of U.S. and Allied Forces around the World. |
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| What does DoD Systems Acquisition impact? |
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Definition
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Combat Effectiveness: Accuracy, Target Effects, Availability, Survivability
Personnel Requirements/Force Structure: Number & Grade Structure of Crew/Maintainers, Level of Training
Logistics “Footprint”: RAM, Ammo Requirements, Fuel Efficiency, Maintenance Concept, Support Equipment, Facilities |
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| What is the mission of DoD Acquisition? |
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Definition
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Establish affordable solutions to needed military capabilities.
Acquire products and services to meet those needs that will provide the best value to the Government over the life cycle of the product or service, using the most efficient, timely, and effective acquisition strategy, while supporting the nation’s social policies, protecting the public trust, and fostering the development of an integrated National industrial and technology base composed of globally competitive U.S. suppliers |
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| Briefly describe Better Buying Power 2.0. |
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Definition
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BBP 2.0 introduces a new focus area to support and recognize members of the acquisition workforce. Our acquisition professionals are essential to changing the way we provide critical capabilities to the Warfighter. Within this area, we are introducing four new initiatives:
Establish higher standards for key leadership positions
•Establish stronger professional qualification requirements for all acquisition specialties
•Increase the recognition of excellence in acquisition management
•Continue to increase the cost consciousness of the acquisition workforce – change the culture
Additionally, BBP 2.0 includes new initiatives focused on: enforcing affordability caps; controlling costs through cost performance measurement, stronger partnerships with the requirements community, and increasing the incorporation of defense exportability features in initial designs; incentivizing industry by aligning profitability more tightly with Department goals and employing appropriate contract types; increasing the effective use of performance-based logistics; reducing cycle times while ensuring sound investment decisions; using the technology development phase for true risk reduction; and strengthening contract management through the expanded use of requirements review boards and tripwires, among others. |
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Term
| What percentage of a System's Total Ownership Cost is predetermined early in the acquisition cycle? |
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Term
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Any previously developed item used by federal,
state, local, or allied governments that may or may require only minor modification or an item currently being produced that does not meet the above solely because the item is not yet in use. |
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| Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act |
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| Acquisitions are so complex that education and training standards and courses needed to be established for both the civilian and military acquisition work force |
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Term
| What are the 7 focus areas of BBP 2.0 initiatives? |
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Achieve Affordable Programs
Control Costs Throughout the Product Lifecycle
Incentivize Productivity and Innovation in Industry and Government
Eliminate Unproductive Processes and Bureaucracy
Promote Effective Competition
Improve Tradecraft in Acquisition of Services
Improve the Professionalism of the Total Acquisition Workforce |
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Term
| What are the 4 new initiatives introduced by BBP 2.0? |
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Establish higher standards for key leadership positions
Establish stronger professional qualification requirements for all acquisition specialties
Increase the recognition of excellence in acquisition management
Continue to increase the cost consciousness of the acquisition workforce – change the culture Additionally, BBP 2.0 includes new initiatives focused on: enforcing affordability caps; controlling costs |
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