Drives cost savings

Good data collection effort is paramount

Acquisition begins with a description of the Government’s needs stated in terms sufficient to begin market research effort

• Acquisition begins with a description of the Government’s needs stated in terms sufficient to begin market research effort

• Using market research to refine agency requirements

• State in terms of Function, Performance Required, Essential Physical Characteristics
• Think in Terms of Outcomes Required
• Avoid Detailed Designs
• Look to Commercial Items and Non-developmental Items
• Look to Commercial Standards
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