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