Lessons Learned in Performing Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) for the Milestone (MS) B Review of an Acquisition Category (ACAT) 1D Vehicle Program.

摘要

Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) is a systematic, metrics-based process that assesses the maturity of, and the risk associated with, critical technologies to be used in Major Defense Acquisition Programs. It is conducted by the Program Manager (PM) with the assistance of an independent team of subject matter experts (SMEs). Milestone B (MS-B) Review is the decision gate between the Technology Development (TD) Phase and the Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) Phase. One of the purposes of the TD Phase is to reduce technology risk and demonstrate critical technologies on prototypes in relevant environments. During the MS-B Review, the program is required to show that the system/subsystem prototypes using the technologies have been demonstrated satisfactorily in a relevant environment (TRL6).