Project Lesson

Category of Systemic Lessons

Stability of interfaces on ageing platforms may not be reliable, leading to an underestimation of integration complexity.

First of Type Equipment

Interface Control Documents are not always correct or may not have been interpreted correctly during host platform design.

Requirements Management

Host platform upgrades not required in the past may now be required, due to the minimum technical performance requirements of new systems to be integrated.

First of Type Equipment

Sufficient resident project staff are important to ensure US Government and contractors understand our requirements and expectations.

Resourcing

FMS is a good procurement vehicle when a US program is mature. However, FMS provides little ability for DMO to manage capability and associated risk when US program is less mature and the Commonwealth is the integrator of project outcomes.

First of Type Equipment