Transition

About
The Transition process moves any system element to the next level in the physical architecture. For the end-item system, it is the process to install and deploy the system to the user in the operational environment. The end-item system may need to be integrated with other systems in the operational environment, honoring the defined external interfaces. In this case, the Transition process needs to be performed in conjunction with the Integration process and Interface Management process for a smooth transition.
Activities
Early planning for system transition reduces risk and supports smooth delivery and rapid acceptance by the system???s end user. Transition considerations should include, as appropriate, end-user and maintainer requirements, human systems integration (HSI) and training, deployability, support tasks, support equipment and packaging, handling, storage and transportation (PHS&T). Part of the Transition process is ensuring that each site is properly prepared for the receipt, acceptance and/or installation of the system.
The Transition process includes maintenance and supportability activities for the deployed system and its enabling system elements, as well as a process for reporting and resolving deficiencies. The DoDI 5000.91, Product Support Management for the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, Section 4.3. requires that sustainment and support planning be documented in the LCSP, which is required for all acquisition programs and reviewed before Milestones A, B, and C, as well as the Full-Rate Production Decision Review (FRP DR).
Roles
The Program Manager (PM), Systems Engineer, and Product Support Manager oversee all transition plans and activities required to install or deploy the end-item system, and associated enabling system elements, to the operational environment. The Systems Engineer leads engineering efforts to correct deficiencies found during transition and fielding. PMs should ensure all deliverables, particularly documentation (i.e., drawings, tech manuals, etc.), have been received from the contractor and made available to the activity responsible for sustaining the system through disposal.
Products and Tasks
Product | Tasks |
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9-1-1: Document system element(s)/end item preparedness for delivery or deployment |
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9-1-2: Deliver system element(s) for integration at the next level of the physical architecture. |
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9-1-3: Verified acceptance of end item delivered to the user |
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Source: AWQI eWorkbook
Resources
Key Terms
- Acceptance
- Enabling System Element
- End Item
- Full Operational Capability (FOC)
- Full-Rate Production Systems
- Human systems integration (HSI)
- Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
- Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements ??? Overview
- Materiel Fielding Plan
- Packaging, handling, storage and transportation (PHS&T)
- Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)
- Product Support Manager (PSM)
- Product Support Package
- Site Activation and System Fielding
- Support equipment
- Technical Manuals
- Technology Transition
- Total Fielding Package (TPF)
- Transition to Production
- User
Source:
DAU ACQuipedia
DAU Glossary
Policy and Guidance
- DoD SE Guidebook, Section 4.2.8
- DoDI 5000.91, Product Support Management for the Adaptive Acquisition Framework
- IEEE 15288.1-2014 Section 6.4.10 Transition process
- SEBoK ??? System Transition
DAU Training Courses
- LOG 0460: The Twelve Integrated Product Support Elements
- WSM 011: Acquisition Program Transition Workshop (APTW)
Media
- ETM 1020 Mission and Systems Thinking 4. Product Transition