TRM (VER. 2.0), NAVSEA TECHNICAL REVIEW MANUAL (TRM) (18-DEC-2009)

TRM (VER. 2.0), NAVSEA TECHNICAL REVIEW MANUAL (TRM) (18-DEC-2009)., Emphasizing review preparations and procedures based on the Naval Systems Engineering (SE) Policy and Naval Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) Handbook, this TRM identifies technical requirements, planning responsibilities, recording requirements, and roles for SETRs for programs within PEO IWS. This manual describes the overall PEO IWS/SEA 05H SETR process as well as the objectives and activities (including entrance and exit criteria) for each SETR. In so doing, this manual reflects policy that governs the SETR process and provides guidance for the conduct of SETRs for development and verification of new systems or system baseline upgrades. In accordance with the Policy for SE in Department of Defense (DoD), each program is required to submit a System Engineering Plan (SEP) for Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) approval at each milestone review using the DoD Systems Engineering Plan Preparation Guide including addendums. The SEP describes all technical aspects of an acquisition program and describes the overall technical approach, SE processes, resources, key technical task, activities and events along with the metrics and success criteria. SETRs to be conducted by each program should be identified in the program’s SEP. The SEP must include a description of any programspecific tailoring of the SETR and explain how the tailored SETR activities accomplish the objectives of the overall SETR process. Non-acquisition programs within PEO IWS shall prepare a modified SEP that includes as a minimum the Technical Review Planning portion of the DoD Systems Engineering Plan Preparation Guide. The modified SEP shall have the concurrence of the NAVSEA CHENG and be approved by the IWS Technical Director. SETRs are independent reviews of programs for the benefit of the program manager. Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and program Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings are critical elements of the SETR process. The primary focus of each SETR assessment is on technical issues; however, SETRs should never exclude cost and schedule considerations when necessary to exercise sound judgment on technical risks and proposed solutions. In all cases, the term “system” implies the total system: products (hardware and software), processes (facilities, equipment, material, and procedures), and people (users, acquirers, developers, operators, and maintainers). SETRs are held to assist the Program Manager (PM) and his management team in documenting technical requirements, synthesizing certifiable designs, assessing performance and risk, ensuring programs are on track to achieve deployment with required capabilities. SETRs are event-driven, and implement a technical assessment process that evaluates the maturing program design/progress over the life of the program. PEO IWS/SEA 05H SETRs will be conducted in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Navy (DON) policies and instructions. Emphasis is placed on review preparations and procedures based on the Naval SE Policy (ref (i)) and Naval SETR Handbook (ref (h)). Section 2.0 lists key references used in development of this manual. The DoD acquisition life cycle, including SECNAV 2-pass/6-gate reviews, and SETR milestones are shown in Figures (1) and (2) for a major program entering at either Milestone A or Milestone B. These figures show where the various SETRs fit within the acquisition life cycle requirements of higher authority.