Abstract
Abstract Design-to-cost (DTC) is not a new concept. DoD is requiring DTC implementation on many contracts. Program managers are concerned about cost issues. However, implementing a practical and useful design-to-cost program is difficult. It requires education and cooperation—especially when a DTC program is required in the proposal phase! This presentation discusses a proposal experience in which parametrics (ASD 218 forms), design-to-cost goals and life cycle cost anlaysis are required as part of the cost volume. The discussion briefly describes the actual methodology employed in developing the DTC goals. However, most of the presentation discusses the most difficult aspect of DTC presentation: The actual implementation of viable design/cost trade studies during a proposal phase. Some of the discussion topics are: 1. Choosing a technique compliant and useful for the situation; are parametrics the answer?2. Compromising the parametric technique; how much of a stand do you take?3. Are you a focal point for information or a passive collector?4. Do you disseminate and validate information or just “trust” engineering is providing consistent information?5. Are you and the cost estimator using the same basis of estimate and programmatic aspects of the proposal?6. Timeliness of the analysis; when do you supply the results?7. Engineer, program manager, upper management; to whom do you brief the results and in what format?8. Is it possible to find the balance between marketing and cost analysis?
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