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2.6 : In-Service Decision
(Revised 7/2008)
The in-service decision authorizes deployment of a solution into the operational environment. It occurs after demonstration of initial operational capability at the key test site. The decision establishes the foundation for operational readiness to be declared at key site and subsequent sites following completion of joint acceptance and inspection by the operating service organization and certification of compliance with information security requirements. The in-service decision is based on thorough testing to verify performance and operational readiness. The in-service review checklist is used by the service organization to identify and resolve readiness issues before the in-service decision.
The Joint Resources Council designates the in-service decision authority at the final investment decision. If the JRC retains the in-service decision, the Acquisition Executive is the chairperson at the decision meeting. The JRC may delegate in-service decision authority to other FAA officials, specifically to the Chief Operating Officer for NAS systems under the purview of the Air Traffic Organization. The Chief Operating Officer may re-delegate decision authority to the appropriate service unit Vice President after obtaining JRC approval.
The in-service decision is recorded in the record of decision. An ISD action plan to resolve remaining operational readiness issues is an attachment to the record of decision. Status of the ISD action plan is tracked and reported at service-level reviews until all issues are resolved.
2.6.1 : Entrance Criteria
(Revised 7/2008)
The following are required for the in-service decision:
- Operational test report(s);
- IOT&E report for designated programs;
- ISR checklist completed;
- Safety risk management document or system safety assessment report approved;
- Information security certification and authorization;
- Stakeholder concurrence on readiness for the in-service decision;
- ISD briefing and action plan.
2.6.2 : In-Service Decision Authority Actions
The in-service decision authority:
- Makes the in-service decision;
- Approves the ISD record of decision;
- Approves the ISD action plan.
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