1、Lessons Learned Entry: 0984Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 0984a71 Lesson Date: 2000-10-18a71 Submitting Organization: GSFCa71 Submitted by: Linda GreensladeSubject: Acquisition Management for In-house Development Efforts Description of Driving Event: An in-house instrument build required a significa
2、nt number of hardware purchases from outside vendors. A one-year acceleration in the development resulted in the need to procure most of these items on an accelerated schedule. While the technical team worked hard to develop the appropriate procurement strategy and schedule for these hardware procur
3、ements, some unfortunate technicalities due to their procurement inexperience resulted in delayed procurement schedules, increased cost, and in one case, the need for re-competition.Lesson(s) Learned: In-house development of complex flight hardware systems requires early and sustained attention by a
4、 dedicated, experienced procurement/technical management team. With the appropriate balance of procurement and technical personnel, many of these issues could have been avoided.Recommendation(s): An integrated, dedicated and experienced procurement/technical management team is essential beginning in
5、 the early phases of the Project. Advance procurement planning and effective technical management will ensure development of realistic schedules and will result in the most cost-effective acquisition strategies for the Project. A well-developed acquisition plan should also incorporate:1. technology
6、readiness and impact on the development cycle;2. best approach(es) to meet the unique needs of the Project;3. effective contract structure/contract type/incentive plans; and4. work-arounds and dual procurement strategies, where appropriate.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking p
7、ermitted without license from IHS-,-,-Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: N/AMission Directorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Sciencea71 Space Operationsa71 Aeronautics ResearchAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Administration/Organizationa71 Hardwarea71 Parts
8、Materials & Processesa71 Procurement Small Business & Industrial Relationsa71 Research & DevelopmentAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2001-08-07a71 Approval Name: Jay Liebowitza71 Approval Organization: GSFCa71 Approval Phone Number: 301-286-4467Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
