Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase

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The Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase is a key stage in the defense acquisition process focused on finalizing system design, developing and integrating components, and preparing for full-rate production and deployment.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf acquisition phase
defense acquisition phase
alsoKnownAs EMD phase
appliesTo major defense acquisition programs
selected acquisition programs
emphasizes configuration management
risk management
systems engineering
test and evaluation planning
entryDecision Milestone B
exitDecision Milestone C
focusesOn demonstrating manufacturing feasibility
demonstrating system performance
establishing production-representative configuration
reducing integration risk
follows Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction phase
governedBy DoD Instruction 5000 series NERFINISHED
hasPrimaryGoal complete system integration
finalize system design
prepare for full-rate production
prepare for operational deployment
includesActivity detailed design of components and subsystems
developmental test and evaluation
initial operational test and evaluation preparation
integration of hardware and software
logistics product development
manufacturing process development
production line planning
refinement of sustainment strategy
support equipment development
system verification testing
system-level design completion
training system development
objective ensure system is affordable, effective, and suitable for operational use
partOf Defense Acquisition System NERFINISHED
Department of Defense acquisition lifecycle
precedes Production and Deployment phase
requires affordability constraints
approved Acquisition Strategy
approved Systems Engineering Plan
resultsIn production-representative prototypes
updated cost estimates
updated performance baselines
updated schedule baselines
validated manufacturing processes
supportsDecision Full-Rate Production GENERATED
Low-Rate Initial Production GENERATED
usedBy United States Department of Defense NERFINISHED

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Milestone B governsEntryTo Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase
U.S. defense acquisition system includesPhase Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase