Before starting, the users of this
guide should familiarize themselves with the following underlying concepts and
general approaches. When used, these concepts and methods will help reduce the
labor and time to identify possible strategies and select from among them.
These concepts provide a rationale for starting the process and moving
logically from general to specific in order to spell out a comprehensive
acquisition strategy. Specifically:
| A. |
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Acquisition Strategies can be developed
using systems engineering principles and techniques. |
| B. |
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Strategy elements provide a continuum
from which to identify candidate core strategies. |
| C. |
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Candidate core strategies are identified
by matching the need (desired ends) with the availability of the means
to achieve it. |
| D. |
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All things being equal, some strategies
are preferred. |
| E. |
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Individual core strategies must be
further defined and detailed by incorporating supporting
strategies. |
| F. |
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Individual core and supporting strategies
must be integrated and balanced to optimize the overall acquisition
strategy. |
