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Initial Investment Analysis

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Generate information that enables the Joint Resources Council to select the alternative solution that best satisfies FAA performance goals and customer service needs within cost, operational, performance, benefit, and risk constraints.

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What Must be Done

Form an investment analysis team, evaluate the business case and affordability of each alternative solution, develop/validate key outputs and products, plan for final investment analysis, and prepare for the initial investment decision.

Who Does It

Performed by an investment analysis team comprised of operational experts, key stakeholders, engineering and technical specialists, business analysts, and providers.

Who Approves

Document templates specify approval authorities.

Joint Resources Council makes the initial investment decision.