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Applying Automated Systems Engineering Tools During The Proposal Process
Author(s) -
Smith Byron J.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.1996.tb02001.x
Subject(s) - deliverable , process (computing) , schedule , computer science , systems engineering , plan (archaeology) , domain (mathematical analysis) , software engineering , process management , engineering management , engineering , mathematical analysis , mathematics , archaeology , history , operating system
The proposal process is often characterized by frenzied activities to define a design solution and process by which the solution is to be met. These activities are often compressed into a 45 to 90 day turnaround from the time an RFP is received to the time that a deliverable proposal package must be submitted. Typically, the proposal package contains a technical section that defines how a company is going to address the needs described in the RFP, a cost and planning section defining a cost and work breakdown analysis, a preliminary Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and a preliminary Integrated Master Schedule. How can tools play a role in the preparation and submittal of a first class proposal package? Traditionally, different tools have been applied to address different aspects of this problem domain. Specific tools were incorporated to address the Program Management aspects of the proposal process. Other tools were deployed to create a plan to describe System Engineering activities. Still other tools were employed to address the design and implementation solution. Because COTS tools have become more sophisticated, it now possible to employ them throughout the proposal process including generation of a SEMP. This paper will focus on how that can be accomplished.