4. Product Support BCA Outline

Chapter 4 - Product Support BCA Outline

The DoD Product Support BCA outline represents the standardized DoD Product Support BCA report. While a Product Support BCA is not executed in this linear format,[1] the report should follow this generic outline with tailoring for specific circumstances.

The outline of the DoD Product Support BCA is as follows:

0. Executive Summary
0. Introduction
   0. Problem Statement
   0. Background
   0. Scope
0. Desired Outcomes and Requirements
   0. Desired Outcomes
   0. Requirements
0. Assumptions and Methods
   0. Ground Rules and Assumptions
   0. Analysis Methods, Tools, and Rationale
   0. Evaluation Criteria
0. Alternatives
   0. Current Baseline/Anticipated Initial Support/Status Quo
   0. Alternatives
0. Mission and Business Impacts
   0. Benefits and Non-Financial Analysis
   0. Cost and Financial Analysis
0. Risk Analysis and Mitigation Plans
   0. Risk Analysis
   0. Mitigation Plans
0. Sensitivity Analysis
0. Conclusion
   0. Comparison of Alternatives
   0. Summary of Results
0. Recommendations
   0. Specific Actions Based on Business Objectives
   0. Implementation Plan