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Where can I find specific details about LRIP items/quantities and how to approach LRIP items. (1 answer)

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I am about to propose a particular LRIP methodology for a program. However, before I do this, I want to ensure I understand what LRIP means, how LRIP quantities are used, and the overall process regarding when LRIP quantites are needed.

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Jun 30, 2009

The following response was provide by DAU Performance Learning Director:
DoD 5000.02 has specific details about LRIP items/quantities and how to approach LRIP items and can be found in the ACC COP under Program Management/Policy and Guidance/Topic Highlights Summary. Here are some excerpts:

(5) At Milestone B, the MDA shall determine the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) quantity for MDAPs and major systems. LRIP quantities shall be minimized. The LRIP quantity for an MDAP (with rationale for quantities exceeding 10 percent of the total production quantity documented in the Acquisition Strategy) shall be included in the first Selected Acquisition Report (SAR) after its determination. Any increase in quantity after the initial determination shall be approved by the MDA. The LRIP quantity shall not be less than one unit.
The DOT&E, following consultation with the PM, shall determine the number of production or production-representative test articles required for live-fire test and evaluation (LFT&E) and initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) of programs on the OSD T&E Oversight List (MDAPs as defined in paragraph a(2)(B) of section 139 of Reference (k)). For a system that is not on the OSD Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) Oversight List, the operational test agency (OTA), following consultation with the PM, shall determine the number of test articles required for IOT&E. Modifications to an existing system with an established production base

a. Purpose. The purpose of the Production and Deployment Phase is to achieve an operational capability that satisfies mission needs. Operational test and evaluation shall determine the effectiveness and suitability of the system. The MDA shall make the decision to commit the Department of Defense to production at Milestone C and shall document the decision in an ADM. Milestone C authorizes entry into LRIP (for MDAPs and major systems), into production or procurement (for non-major systems that do not require LRIP) or into limited deployment in support of operational testing for MAIS programs or software-intensive systems with no production components. The tables in Enclosure 4 identify the statutory and regulatory requirements that shall be met at Milestone C.

(1) LRIP

(a) This effort is intended to result in completion of manufacturing development in order to ensure adequate and efficient manufacturing capability and to produce the minimum quantity necessary to provide production or production-representative articles for IOT&E, establish an initial production base for the system; and permit an orderly increase in the production rate for the system, sufficient to lead to full-rate production upon successful completion of operational (and live-fire, where applicable) testing. Evaluations shall be conducted in the mission context expected at time of fielding, as described in the user’s capability document. The MDA shall consider any new validated threat environments that will alter operational effectiveness. If the program has not demonstrated readiness to proceed to fullrate production, the MDA shall assess the cost and benefits of a break in production versus continuing buys before approving an increase in the LRIP quantity.

(b) LRIP is not applicable to AISs or software-intensive systems with no developmental hardware; however, a limited deployment phase may be applicable.

(c) LRIP for ships and satellites is production of items at the minimum quantity and rate that is feasible and that preserves the mobilization production base for that system.

(d) Except as specifically approved by the MDA, deficiencies identified in testing shall be resolved prior to proceeding beyond LRIP, and any fixes shall be verified in FOT&E.

(2) Full-Rate Production Criteria. An MDAP may not proceed beyond LRIP without MDA approval. The knowledge required to support this approval shall include demonstrated control of the manufacturing process and acceptable reliability, the collection of statistical process control data, and the demonstrated control and capability of other critical processes.

(a) For programs on the OSD T&E Oversight List, the decision to continue beyond low-rate to full-rate production, or beyond limited deployment of AISs or software-intensive systems with no developmental hardware, shall require completion of IOT&E and receipt of the “Beyond LRIP Report” (or equivalent report for MDAPs that are also AISs) by, and submission (where applicable) of the LFT&E Report to, the congressional defense committees, the Secretary of Defense, and the USD(AT&L).

(b) If a decision is made to proceed to operational use or to make procurement funds available for the program prior to a final decision to proceed beyond low-rate initial production (or limited deployment for MDAPs that are AISs), the DOT&E shall submit to the Secretary of Defense, the USD(AT&L), and the congressional defense committees the report required by Paragraph (b)(2) of section 2399 of Reference (k) with respect to the program as soon as
practicable after the decision. The DOT&E may decide to submit an interim or partial report if the operational testing completed to date is inadequate to determine operational effectiveness and
suitability and survivability. If an interim or partial report is submitted, the DOT&E will prepare and submit the required final report as soon as possible after completing adequate operational testing to determine operational effectiveness and suitability and survivability.