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business and finance mergers and acquisitionsWhat is needed for a Milestone C decision review?
Also know, what Is a Milestone C decision?
Milestone C (MS C) is a Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) led review at the end of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Phase of the Defense Acquisition Process. Its purpose is to make a recommendation or seek approval to enter the Production and Deployment (PD) Phase.
Subsequently, question is, who is the milestone decision authority?
The Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) is the overall executive sponsor responsible of any Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP). The MDA formally initiate each increment of an evolutionary acquisition program as required by DoD Instruction 5000.02 “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System”.
An agreement between the Program Manager (PM) and the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) that reflects the approved program and contains schedule, performance, and cost parameters that are the basis for satisfying an identified mission need.