STEP 5. ACQUISITION PLAN

Table of Contents

Project Title

1.0 INTRODUCTION

    1. Scope
    2. Objectives
    3. Background
    4. References
  1. ACQUISITION STRATEGY
    1. Strategy Development Factors
    2. Selected Acquisition Strategy
  2. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
    1. Hardware Compatibility
    2. Required Capabilities and Features
    3. Communications
    4. Special Equipment
    5. Support Services
    6. Site Preparation
  3. SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS
    1. Required Capabilities and Features
    2. Capacity
    3. Documentation
    4. Training Program
    5. Maintenance Features
    6. Sources
  4. OTHER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE NEEDED

6.0 GLOSSERY

7.0 APPROVAL/CONCURRENCE

Appendices

 

ACQUISITION PLAN INSTRUCTIONS

 

Project Title

  1. INTRODUCTION

The Introduction should cover purpose, project history, references and methodology used to produce the project.

1.1 Scope

Describe the acquisition strategy, inclusive of development and operational factors (e.g., size, speed and capabilities of hardware, software, and/or telecommunications equipment) method(s) of acquisition, selection process, constraints, organizations affected, etc.

    1. Objectives
    2. These objectives may include factors and rationale to be specified/explained when telecommunications equipment, a piece of hardware, or packaged software must be acquired.

    3. Background
    4. Provide a general description of the system for which the acquisition plan will be implemented.

    5. References

Provide all references to SC and DOE documents that were used in developing the Acquisition Plan.

  1. ACQUISITION STRATEGY

This section should describe the development factors, constraints, and selection process by which the equipment is obtained. Note: If the acquisition activity requires multiple components (hardware, software, and/or telecommunications equipment), the strategies, and factors may differ depending on the component. If so, this section should be repeated for each class of component.

2.1 Strategy Development Factors

Identify the factors which must be considered (e.g., size, speed, availability, etc.), and which may impact on the selection of a specific strategy.

    1. Selected Acquisition Strategy

 

Describe the method chosen (credit card, ODC, other contract vehicle) and give the rationale used. Provide schedule information that includes all of the relevant procurement activities, including acquisition lead times and the date when the product must be available and operational.

3.0 HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

This section should address hardware compatibility and also describe the type of processing equipment, communications, special equipment, support services and site preparation required.

3.1 Hardware Compatibility

Identify any hardware compatibility issues that may impact the acquisition process. Be specific in terms of types of hardware, vendors, versions, software operating system, etc.

3.2 Required Capabilities and Features

Product name, manufacturer, specific features/attributes (minimum/recommended), and quantity.

3.3 Communications

Provide a detailed description of the communications equipment (related software), services and facilities required by the system. If applicable, this may include information on existing or proposed networks.

3.4 Special Equipment

Identify any special equipment to be acquired, such as emergency power generators, etc. Specify the date required, possible sources, and estimated costs, as well as the person or staff responsible for overseeing the equipment.

3.5 Support Services

Identify the support services, if applicable, that are required to install and maintain the hardware and software. Such services may include repair, maintenance and training.

3.5 Site Preparation

Identify the sites or facilities, which will require modification or preparation in order to receive the computer or communications equipment, hardware or software. Briefly describe the nature of the required modifications.

4.0 SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS

This section should describe the required capabilities, features, and capacity of the software. It should also address hardware compatibility issues, system documentation, training, and maintenance of the system.

4.1 Required Capabilities and Features

List the required capabilities of the software. In most instances, the capabilities should be determined before evaluating the various packages or products. It is suggested that weighing factors be developed to allow separation of mandatory requirements from desirable ones.

4.2 Capacity

Some software becomes less efficient when handling large volumes of data. Estimate as accurately as possible, the volumes of data that will be handled after the system is running for several years.

4.3 Documentation

Identify the manuals that will be necessary for proper installation and operation of the software. Availability, cost, and quality of the manuals are factors that should be considered.

4.4 Training Program

The training of users of software should be considered in the statement of requirements (inclusive of initial and follow up training, and source(s) of training materials. This section covers only training required for IM Team.

4.5 Maintenance Features

Describe the potential vendor’s method (support) of handling errors or "bugs" in the software, as well as the Department’s method, if applicable. Revisions or updates to the software, as well as access to backup copies, should also be considered.

4.6 Sources

Based on the required capabilities, the statement of requirements should include the potential sources of products. The source information should include, at a minimum, the manufacture and/or distributor names, lead times, and estimated costs.

  1. OTHER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE NEEDED

Briefly describe any hardware or software that is needed to support this product that was not mentioned in Sections 3 and 4 above.

  1. GLOSSARY
  2. Provide a glossary of all technical terminology and acronyms used within the document.

  3. APPROVAL/CONCURRENCE

Include an appropriate SC concurrence/approval section.