Initiation | Perform Alternatives Analysis
Outlines potential solutions to address business needs; Evaluates merits of multiple means to address business needs; May include alternative approaches to implementing a similar solution
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| 1 | Identify alternatives
4 Using the business alternatives developed as part of the High-level Business Case, identify alternative solutions that satisfy the (Project Needs), Business Case and high-level Requirements set forth to date. |
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| 2 | Survey comparable organizations
4 Survey comparable organizations (based on similar business requirements, size, and complexity) to identify solution fit, capture costs, schedule, performance, risks and issues from applicable projects. |
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| 3 | Prioritize alternative assessment
4 Determine weighting factor for each alternative. Confirm that the cost and effort to assess alternatives is within the parameters defined in the Business Case. |
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| 4 | Determine if third party is required.
4 Identify skills and experience needed to perform alternatives analysis and rank your internal team against that criteria. |
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| 4a | Engage Third Party
4 If third party is required, competitively engage a proven independent third party that fills the gap in skills and experience. Independence should be demonstrated through having no vested interest in the work to be awarded. |
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Evaluate internal capability
4 Determine whether this function can be better supported by a source within the government or the private sector. |
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| 6 | Validate each alternative
4 Conduct research and reference checks for each alternative. Consider developing and issuing an RFI if warranted to validate each alternative. |
Analysis of Alternatives (Template)
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