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DEFINITION
The TDS focuses on the activities of the Technology Development Phase. Where feasible, it should address activities associated with the follow-on phases of the planned acquisition.
GENERAL INFORMATION/NARRATIVE
Although there is no mandatory format for the TDS, Public Law 107-314, Section 803, requires the following minimum content:
Planned acquisition approach (including summary of alternatives and rationale for chosen approach; proposed technology spirals/development increments; number of prototype units; how prototypes will be supported; performance goals/exit criteria required to add prototypes.)
Planned strategy to manage research, development and technology demonstration (including cost, schedule, and performance goals).
A test plan (including Technology Development Phase exist criteria.) Note: This plan is distinct from the Test and Evaluation Strategy. Each increment of an evolutionary acquisition program must have a Milestone Decision Authority-approved TDS. The TDS is updated at subsequent milestones and subsumed into the Acquisition Strategy.
POLICIES, DIRECTIVES, REGULATIONS, LAWS
DoDI 5000.2, AR 700–127, AR 70–1, AR 71–9 and AMC/TRADOC Pam 70–2.
BEST PRACTICES, LESSONS LEARNED, STORIES, GUIDES, HANDBOOKS, TEMPLATES, EXAMPLES, TOOLS
Required for: The TDS provides guidance for managing overall R&D efforts of the materiel system.
When Required: Required for entry to Milestone A.
COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
TRAINING RESOURCES
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