SD-2 Base Document:2018

CHAPTER 1: General Information
Purpose
Benefits and Challenges of NDI
Commercial Buying Practices Versus
Government Buying Practices
Definitions
  Commercial Item
  Non-developmental Item
Application of Commercial and Other NDI Acquisition
The Developmental Spectrum
CHAPTER 2: Defining The Requirement
Purpose
The Operational Requirement
Identifying and Evaluating NDI Potential
Communicating the Requirement
Trade-Off and Modification Analysis
Market Research
  Market Surveillance
  Market Investigation
  A Market Investigation Matrix
Selecting and Preparing Product Descriptions
  The Statement of Work
  Product Descriptions
  Tips for Selecting and Developing
  Product Descriptions
  Performance Oriented Requirements
  Application and Tailoring
  Industry Input and Participation
Additional References
CHAPTER 3: NDI Acquisition Planning and Strategy
The Acquisition Process
The Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and
Budget Process
Best Value Source Selection
Additional References
CHAPTER 4: Support Challenges with NDI
  Risk Factors
  Modifications
  Upgrades
Life cycle of a Product
Logistics Support Planning
Major NDI Logistics Planning Steps
Logistics Support Elements
  Maintenance Planning
  Manpower and Personnel
  Supply Support
  Support Equipment and Test and Measurement Systems
  Technical Data
  Training and Training Support
  Facilities
  Computer Resources Support
  Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation
  Design Interface
  Open Systems Characteristics
Supportability Analyses and Product Support Data
Logistics Support Resources
Supportability Test and Evaluation
Configuration Management and Control
Logistics Decision Process
Additional Reference
CHAPTER 5: Test and Evaluation
Purpose
Commercial/NDI Test and Evaluation
Challenges
Sample Testing
Foreign Comparative Testing Program
Points of Contact
CHAPTER 6: Product Assurance
Introduction
Quality Assurance
  Warranties
  Reliability
  Maintainability
  Reliability and maintainability (R&M) Requirements
  Electromagnetic Compatibility
Appendix A: Preparation and Use of Commercial
            Item Descriptions
Silent Characteristics
Quality Assurance Provisions
Examples of Information to provide Industry
  Information Obtainable from Market Investigations
Sample Market Investigations Questions
Appendix C: Case Study 1 - The Precision
Lightweight GPS Receiver
Appendix D: The P100 Portable Firefighting Pump

A guide for acquisition managers and personnel in other functional areas who are involved in buying commercial and nondevelopmental items (NDI).