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Policy
NPD 7120.4C Program/Project Management
NPR 7120.5D NASA Space Flight Program and Project Management Requirements
NPR 7120.7 NASA Information Technology, Institutional Infrastructure Program & Project Management Requirements
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Process
KSC Cost Estimating Process Document (currently under review)
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Standards
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Tools
PRICE Systems, L.L.C. is a global software licensing and professional
services business that provides cost analysis solutions.
PRICE (Parametric Review of Information for Costing and
Evaluation) offers parametric estimating software, consulting
and training services, and cost research. PRICE cost estimating
software can be used for hardware and software cost estimating,
life cycle analysis, and risk analysis.
The PRICE cost estimating software assesses the impact
of product, organizational, and operational variables.
The parametric methodology, coupled with the supplied
database, creates a view of the critical factors driving
program decisions.
The SEER™ suite of software, produced and licensed by Galorath, Inc.,
are analytical tools that allow managers and cost analysts
to identify, evaluate, and manage cost, labor mix, schedule,
and risks associated with projects. SEER™ can be used
for hardware and software cost estimating, life cycle
analysis, and risk analysis.
Galorath's SEER™ cost estimating software assesses the
impact of product, organizational, and operational variables.
The parametric methodology, coupled with the supplied
database, creates a view of the critical factors driving
program decisions.
The NASA/Air Force Cost Model (NAFCOM),
produced and maintained by SAIC for NASA and USAF, is
a parametric cost estimating tool that uses historical
space data to predict the development and production costs
(not operational costs) of new space programs. Subsystems
and components include earth orbital spacecraft, manned
spacecraft, launch vehicles, upper stages, liquid rocket
engines, scientific instruments, and planetary spacecraft.
A historical repository, the Resource Data Storage and
Retrieval (REDSTAR) Library, is maintained. A non-disclosure agreement must
be signed and returned before obtaining access to or using
NAFCOM or REDSTAR.
Parametric Cost Estimating Handbook
NASA Cost Estimating Handbook
Space Launch Operations Cost Estimating Process Definition Handbook
Polaris - Program and Project Planning
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Techniques
NASA
Cost Estimating Site
Society of Cost Estimating & Analysis
International Society for Parametric Analysis
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Training
Two sessions of an introductory cost estimating course
were provided to KSC personnel in February, 2002. Coordinated
by the SMO, Human Resources, and USDA, that training was
provided by Acquisition Logistics Engineering (ALE).
Please consult the Systems Management Office for recommendations
for an introductory course or if there is a particular
aspect of cost estimating for which your organization
is searching for training.
Training Vendors:
ALE
Acquisition Logistics Engineering (ALE) - ALE provides
tailored courses for cost estimating, life cycle cost
analysis, and related disciplines. ALE's methodologies
can be used during the conceptual stages of a project
in order to maximize the benefit of the analysis over
the entire life cycle.
DAU
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) - DAU provides introductory,
intermediate, and advanced level courses for cost estimating,
cost analysis, and cost control. Details for each of the
courses are available at the DAU web site under " DAU
Catalog".
SCEA
Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis (SCEA) - Through
its Professional Development Program, SCEA offers a complete
collection of educational and training material on cost
estimating, cost analysis, and related disciplines available.
Standard courses as well as specially tailored training
classes are also available through SCEA and/or directors
and staff. See Professional
Development at for available training and materials.
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