The latest update to the PDAS series shifts focus from MDAPs to MTA programs, prototype OTs, and DoD initiatives. Also, Nunn-McCurdy updates.
Report assessing implementation of the AoA by the Department: time required to complete, suggestions to improve, etc.
Ms. Ellen M. Lord memo discusses data transparency to enable the acquisition pathways. Signed June 15, 2020.
PDAS Series (2018-2020)
The annual PDAS reports use SAR data to examine Nunn-McCurdy breaches and cost performance / cost growth of MDAPs. See PDAS 2020, 2019, 2018.
Presentation by Ms. Stacy Cummings on the vision of the AE organization, including the new Adaptive Acquisition Framework.
Report to Congress, May 31, 2019 on the use of data analysis, measurement, and other evaluation-related methods in DOD acquisition programs.
Report to Congress on ADA (formerly PARCA), March 2015. See also previous reports from 2014, 2010, and 2009.
The Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act (WSARA) of 2009, also known as Public Law 111-23.
An informational paper providing guidance on Framing Assumptions (FAs), statements which shape cost, schedule, or performance expectations of an acquisition program.
The Office of Acquisition Data and Analytics (ADA), a division of Acquisition Enablers, is the central office for major defense authorization performance assessment, root cause analysis, and earned value management within the Department of Defense (DoD).
ADA issues policies, procedures, and guidance governing the conduct of such work by the Military Departments and the Defense Agencies. The office also evaluates the utility of performance metrics used to measure the cost, schedule, and performance of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) and makes recommendations to the Secretary of Defense. ADA was established by section 103 of the Weapons System Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-23).
ADA issues policies, procedures, and guidance governing the conduct of such work by the Military Departments and the Defense Agencies. The office also evaluates the utility of performance metrics used to measure the cost, schedule, and performance of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) and makes recommendations to the Secretary of Defense. ADA was established by section 103 of the Weapons System Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-23).
Assessing and reporting on the performance of the acquisition system to inform policy changes and strategic decision making.
Performing root cause analyses of problems within acquisition programs.
Improving acquisition results (cost, schedule, performance) by gathering and distributing data, best practices and lessons learned across the Services.