Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com MIL-HDBK-502: A MIL-HDBK-502: A CQUISITION CQUISITION L OGISTICS OGISTICS concept. Where possible, however, opportunities to introduce more responsive and/or affordable support alternatives should be developed. Identify an operational need Is a materiel solution needed? Yes Conduct market investigation Is there an existing system?* No** No Yes Use a non-materiel solution Use or modify the existing system Yes Is a commercial item feasible? No Evaluate: - Performance -Life cycle cost -Supportability Select commercial or NDI solution Issue RFP or IFB Yes Is an NDI feasible? No Consider commercial and nondevelopmental items for subsystems and components.
Go to a development program * Existing system must meet the user’s need, or can be modified to meet the user’s need. ** In preparation for the market investigation establish objectives and thresholds for cost, schedule, and performance based on the user’s operational and readiness requirements . Figure 4-2. Acquisition Decision Process 4-5