Leveraging Systems Engineering to Improve Program Performance

Ensure that suppliers provide effective SE
• Include SE requirements in RFPs
– Evaluate bidder’s SE Plan as part of the source selection criteria
– Require evidence of SE performance through CDRLs
– Require periodic self-assessment and reporting of SE performance
– Require SE visibility in IMS, IMP, EVMS, etc.
– Require independent assessment and reporting of SE performance at PDR,
CDR, etc.
• Stress SE performance in negotiations and contracting
– Mandate compliance with RFP requirements and bidder proposals for SE
– Avoid compression / elimination of SE efforts to accommodate schedule
– Include incentives for early and effective SE activities
• Monitor SE performance during contract execution
– Provide timely and comprehensive review of SE deliverables
• Insure sufficient program office staff and skills to do this
– Participate in SE IPTs