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Chapter 1 – <strong>HFI</strong> within Naval Capability Acquisition<br />
see Chapter 3 of this guide and ‘<strong>Human</strong> <strong>Factors</strong> <strong>Integration</strong> (<strong>HFI</strong>): Practical<br />
Guidance for IPTs’ [Ref 17]. The ‘Introductory <strong>Guide</strong>’ and ‘Practical Guidance for<br />
IPTs’ also detail the steps involved in co-ordinating <strong>HFI</strong> with the procurement<br />
process. <strong>MAP</strong>-<strong>01</strong>-<strong>01</strong>0 and <strong>MAP</strong>-<strong>01</strong>-<strong>01</strong>1 complement the use of these guides to<br />
provide detailed support for Surface Ship, Submarine and related equipment<br />
projects in the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) and the Defence Logistics<br />
Organisation (DLO).<br />
1.1.2 Introduction to the <strong>Guide</strong>s and Use by Project Role<br />
The guidance contained in <strong>MAP</strong>-<strong>01</strong>-<strong>01</strong>0 and <strong>MAP</strong>-<strong>01</strong>-<strong>01</strong>1 has been derived from<br />
project experience using an approach in which a MoD IPT places contracts with a<br />
Prime Contractor and then acts as the focus of Customer activities.<br />
Developments in MoD contract strategy now mean that the classic IPT may in<br />
some cases be replaced by an 'Alliance' formed from MoD and Prime Contractor<br />
staff, both working under a common management structure. Future<br />
developments in contracting may see military capability increasingly provided<br />
under PFI arrangements. The specific guidance on <strong>HFI</strong> responsibilities and<br />
activities contained within <strong>MAP</strong>-<strong>01</strong>-<strong>01</strong>0 and <strong>MAP</strong>-<strong>01</strong>-<strong>01</strong>1 may need to evolve to<br />
suit these novel contractual arrangements and the altered context of its<br />
application.<br />
<strong>MAP</strong>-<strong>01</strong>-<strong>01</strong>0 and <strong>MAP</strong>-<strong>01</strong>-<strong>01</strong>1 described <strong>HFI</strong> processes that are principally<br />
directed at the acquisition of new capabilities using bespoke solutions.<br />
Increasingly, commercial and technical trends mean that UK Defence Capability<br />
utilises a higher proportion of MOTS and COTS solutions. In other cases, new<br />
capability may be achieved through an upgrade of a legacy system. The overall<br />
<strong>HFI</strong> process described can be readily adapted to these acquisition situations. In<br />
such cases, increased emphasis on identifying system and equipment<br />
constraints may be required. Also, the process of <strong>HFI</strong> trade-offs may need to<br />
respect the commercial benefits of MOTS and COTS equipment solutions.<br />
The guidance in <strong>MAP</strong>-<strong>01</strong>-<strong>01</strong>0 and <strong>MAP</strong>-<strong>01</strong>-<strong>01</strong>1 is aimed primarily at the <strong>HFI</strong><br />
Manager and <strong>HFI</strong> Focus within an IPT, see Table 1-1. Project experience gained<br />
over several years of application of the guides shows that the documents are<br />
also used by Prime Contractor staff and in some cases, sub-contractor staff.<br />
The <strong>HFI</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>s are for use primarily by people performing the following roles:<br />
1. Integrated Project Team (IPT) Leader – This role has overall<br />
responsibility for ensuring that adequate resources are allocated to allow<br />
due regard to <strong>HFI</strong> to be given within the project. For more information on<br />
the role of the IPT Leader, see Chapter 2 (Sect 2.7.1).<br />
2. <strong>HFI</strong> Focus within the IPT – This role has responsibility for actively coordinating<br />
<strong>HFI</strong> issues throughout all aspects of the design of platforms and<br />
equipment, in conjunction with other systems engineering disciplines and<br />
MoD authorities, at each phase of the procurement cycle. The <strong>HFI</strong> Focus<br />
is responsible for assessing whether, and to what extent, <strong>HFI</strong> might be<br />
required within the project, an overview of the process and stakeholders<br />
and a mechanism for quantifying the scope of work, resources required<br />
and timescale. The <strong>HFI</strong> Focus, in conjunction with the IPT Leader, is<br />
responsible for determining how these processes will be managed and who<br />
is responsible for this management. In smaller projects, this role may not<br />
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