4-1 Service Analysis and Strategic Planning

Service Analysis and Strategic Planning (SASP) is the first stage in the formal AMS process once a proposed acquisition investment has been approved for evaluation by the FAA Joint Resources Council. 

In this stage the HF aspects of operational needs, shortfalls and concept changes are analyzed. 

SASP Activities. HF tasks completed during SASP include:

• P. 4-2: HF Involvement
• P. 4-3: HF Aspects of Operational Needs
• P. 4-4: HF Aspects of Shortfalls (see ShortfallAnalysisReportGuide.doc (live.com))
• P. 4-5: HF Aspects of Concept Changes
  

The HF analyses may include consideration of factors such as workflow, usability, procedures, equipment, workload/staffing, human errors and operational suitability. It can include consideration of both the materiel (e.g., equipment) and non-material (e.g., procedures) aspects of needs, shortfalls, and operational concepts. Some of this content may be supported by the transfer package from prior Research for Service Analysis. 

A list of the relevant HF questions to be addressed during SASP and relevant documents are contained in the HF Acquisition Management System (AMS) Lifecycle Checklist.