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CAIV

Overview

Cost As an Independent Variable (CAIV) methodologies are used to acquire and operate affordable DoD systems by setting aggressive, achievable life-cycle cost objectives, and managing achievement of these objectives by trading off performance and schedule, as necessary. Cost objectives balance mission needs with projected out-year resources, taking into account anticipated process improvements in both DoD and industry. CAIV has brought attention to the government's responsibilities for setting/adjusting life-cycle cost objectives and for evaluating requirements in terms of overall cost consequences.



Policy and Guidance


Acrobat Document CAIV and Spiral Development Implementation Plans
Acrobat Document CAIV Working Group Report
Acrobat Document Change through Ex-Change Conference Report
Acrobat Document Detailed Survey Results by Change Element
Acrobat Document DOD Integrated Product & Process Development Handbook
Acrobat Document Implementation of Acquisition Reform
Acrobat Document Total Ownership Cost & Cost as an Independent Variable and their Relationship to Target Costing
Acrobat Document Trades in CAIV



Success Stories

Document AIM-9X Missile Development
Document Application of AR Initiatives during Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)
Document Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) RAM/RS Team
Document DD-21 Program Design and Development
Document Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) Development
Document Installing a Commercial Cockpit in the E-6 Aircraft
Document Joint Standoff Weapon Program's Acquisition Streamlining
Document MARK 46 Weapons System Development
Document Partnering for an NDI Atmospheric Dive System (ADS)
Document Procurement of Tactical TOMAHAWK Weapons Control System
Document Program Manager's Oversight of Life Cycle Support (PMOLCS) Pilot Program
Document Reducing Costs for NATO Seasparrow Missile
Document Transforming JSOW Program from Full Military Specs to Commercial Practices
Document Using Risk Management to Assess Performance/Cost Trades for a Nuclear Weapons Program


Tools

Document DoD Sponsored BRTRC Instititute Training Packages
Document Operating and Support Cost Analysis - DAU Course BCF 215
Document Requirements Generation System Training
Document Turbo Streamliner




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