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Link to "2-11.3 Life-Cycle Phases" Link to contents for "2 Postal Service Supplying Practices Process Step 2: Evaluate Sources"      Link to "2-11.5 Planning and Specification Phase"

2-11.4 Concept Development Phase

During the Concept Development phase:

  • An idea is analyzed for economic and technical feasibility.
  • Planning is initiated if the idea is determined to be feasible.
  • Management structure is established to provide program controls and direction.
  • Existing products and technology are explored to determine whether any meet the framework of the idea and could be implemented in the Postal Service environment.
  • A plan of actions and milestones is developed.

The life cycle support plan at this phase should contain the following information:

  • Statement of need.
  • System description.
  • Milestones.
  • Roles and responsibilities of activities and organizations.
  • Strategy to achieve objectives and implement training requirements (including risk mitigation and purchase alternatives).
  • Planning and budgeting.
  • Program interdependencies.
  • Opportunities for standardization.
  • Logistics support.
  • Investment recovery.



Link to "2-11.3 Life-Cycle Phases" Link to contents for "2 Postal Service Supplying Practices Process Step 2: Evaluate Sources"      Link to "2-11.5 Planning and Specification Phase"
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