MidTier Acquisition Framework Reference Tool for PMs USD

Mid-Tier Acquisition Framework Reference Tool for PMs USD (A&S) Middle Tier of Acquisition (Rapid Prototyping/Rapid Fielding) Interim Governance, October 09, 2018 USD (A&S) Middle Tier Acquisition Interim Authority & Guidance, April 16, 2018 Condition Need Increased capability need due to evolving threat, advancement in technology, or interoperability mission change? Yes Existing technology that can be modified in <6 mon. to fill the gap? Develop Field Yes Rapid Fielding No No Exit Can the technology be developed in <2 yrs. and <$50 M? Yes Prototype intended for rapid fielding? Yes 806 Prototyping Yes No Can technology be developed in <5 yrs? Yes No Ready for integration and fielding? Rapid Prototyping No No Utilize existing S&T pathways Yes Subsequent Prototyping Required? No Terminate Yes Acq Framework Tool POC: Jeffrey. Schmidt@dau. mil Transition back into a program of record (traditional or existing)

Guidance/Program NDAA FY 16 Sec. 804 NDAA FY 17 Sec. 806 & 10 U. S. C. 2447 Rapid Fielding (RF) Rapid Prototyping (RP) Prototyping Motivation To use proven technologies or off-theshelf capability to field production quantities of new or upgraded systems with minimal development required Quickly develop new capabilities or enhance existing capabilities. Must be successfully demonstrated in operation environment. To mature and demonstrate high risk technologies (high priority and emerging technologies) separate from a program of record. Oversight OSD or Do. D Component The Secretary of MILDEP, oversight board Time <6 months to production <5 years from approved req. to complete fielding <5 years <2 years Funding Guidelines Program funds, with possible addl’ funding from MILDEP Rapid Prototyping Funds Program funds, with possible addl’ funding from Do. D Rapid Prototyping Fund and MILDEP Rapid Prototyping Funds <$10 M <$50 M w/ Secretary of MILDEP approval Configuration and Testing Performance demonstration and evaluation for current operational purposes Demonstration and evaluation of the performance of fieldable prototypes developed pursuant to the program in an operational environment Technology transition plan of the prototype into a fielded system, program of record, or operational use, as appropriate Next Stage Directly enters Operations & Sustainment when fielded to warfighter • Transitions to acquisition Transition into acquisition program(s) of • Directly enters Operation & Sustainment record with residual operational capability

Acquisition Pathways Acquisition Authority SERVICES WEAPON SYSTEM Decision Authority Development Production Schedule Constraints Funding Constraints MDAP Do. D 5000. 02 JCIDS DODI 5000. 74 Services SDO No No None N/A N/A DODI 5000. 02 Acquisitions MDA Yes None Yes (ACAT I) Comply Yes Sec 803 - Rapid Acquisition MDA equivalent to ACAT levels Yes Transition to normal acquisition system w/i 2 yrs $200 M/year in aggregate N/A UON required Sec 805 - Alt Acq MDA equivalent to Path ACAT levels Yes None Yes (ACAT I) Separate from existing procedures Streamlined Rqmnts Process Yes Follow-on procurement is allowed Field prototype within 5 years None Not an MDAP 10 USC 2340(a)(2) Exempt PM reports directly to SAE Yes Production begins in 6 months; Fielding w/i 5 years None Not an MDAP 10 USC 2340(a)(2) Exempt PM reports directly to SAE Projects exceeding funding and duration limits shall be pursued as part of a Middle Tier Rapid Prototyping process Sec 804 - Rapid Prototyping MDA equivalent to ACAT levels Sec 804 - Rapid Fielding MDA equivalent to ACAT levels Minimal MIDDLE TIER PROTOTYPING Sec 806 - Weapon Selected by SAE Component after oversight Prototyping, 10 USC board review 2447 c EARLY PROTOTYPING Other Considerations Single Services contract no longer than 10 years DODI 3201. 3 S&T/Early Prototyping TEO Other Transaction Prototypes, 10 USC 2371 b MDA/SDO Dependent on implementation method Yes, usually below TRL 3 Yes, production $10 M per Prototype without separate prototype project completed within 2 competition, 10 Up to $50 M w/ years USC 2447 d(a) SECAF approval No No No SAE can approve OTAs up to $500 M Yes No follow-on production contract limit N/A N/A N/A Depending on $ implementation value method Exempt Sec. Def shall notify congress in 10 -15 days Max use of flexible authorities in existing law 10 USC 2371 b(f) prod w/o separate competition; Follow -on can be OTA or a FAR-based contract

Acquisition Decision Tree REQUIREMENTS CAPABILITY Services ACQ AUTHORITY /TYPE Do. DI 5000. 74 JCIDS JROCM UON/JOUN/JEON Weapon System (Operational System) Do. DI 5000. 02 Standard Process Board of Directors Sec 803 Rapid Auth Sec 805 Alt Acq Pathway Depending on Acq. approach the following contract vehicles can be used: Fixed/Cost-Type Indefinite-Delivery Comm Svs - FAR 12 User Need RAD Middle Tier Prototyping (Residual Ops or Fielding) Sec 804 Rapid Prototype w/in 5 years Sec 804 Rapid Fielding w/in 5 years Sec 806 Wpn Component Prototype w/in 2 years Early Prototyping (e. g. AFRL) Acq Framework Tool POC: Jeffrey. Schmidt@dau. mil CONTRACT METHOD Do. DI 3201. 3 OTA BAA