1、Lessons Learned Entry: 0596Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 0596a71 Lesson Date: 1998-07-13a71 Submitting Organization: HQa71 Submitted by: Ludwig E. SchusterSubject: Insufficient Understanding and Agreement on “Faster, Better, Cheaper“ Mission Implementation Description of Driving Event: Serious prog
2、rammatic difficulties arose during the period of performance on the Lewis Mission. These difficulties can be traced to Insufficient Understanding and Agreement on “Faster, Better, Cheaper“ Mission Implementation.Lesson(s) Learned: “Faster, better, cheaper“ programs are inherently susceptible to adve
3、rse effects due to changes in scope. These programs are also susceptible to perturbations in continuity of commitment and key personnel.Recommendation(s): 1. Provide agency level guidance for structuring “faster, better, cheaper“ programs.2. Enter into “faster, better, cheaper“ agreements with neces
4、sary foresight to eliminate the need for contract modifications. When modifications are unavoidable, recognize the seriousness of the change to the basic approach and ensure the changes include appropriate resource adjustments.3. Make clear agreements on roles and responsibilities of contractor and
5、government personnel part of the contract. Tailor government insight to match the risk. Any contract for space flight should allow for at least one major technical review involving government experts. Also, consider the inclusion of a “process review“ at the beginning of the performance period to en
6、sure understanding by all parties concerning roles, responsibilities, baselines, and risk items.Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: N/AMission Directorate(s): N
7、/AAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Administration/Organizationa71 Policy & Planninga71 Procurement Small Business & Industrial RelationsAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 1998-07-28a71 Approval Name: Bill Loewya71 Approval Organization: QSa71 Approval Phone Number: 202-358-0528Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
