VPP 304

Course VPP 304 – Data Centric Sustainment

Course Description

A three-day course designed to improve the planning for, design of, and execution of support contracts that require performance sustainment over the long term. The course is focused on preparing both the contracts and the program teams to effectively collaborate to drive performance through contracts.

Course Objectives/Key Competencies

Through the effective combination of instruction, discussion, and practical case work, participants leave with these key skills:

• Master the Mechanics of Modern Sustainment — understand the “how and why” that leads to success with performance-based Data-Centric Sustainment (DCS), including how Outcome-Based Readiness creates a win-win construct enabled by continuous AI-driven predictive improvement, shared risk, and agile OPEX models
• Leverage Strategic Growth — use performance-based contracting as a powerful FAR 2.0 capture tool to secure profitable, iterative agreements for both new and legacy programs
• Navigate Policy — master the statutory rules (like the 50/50 rule), data rights for machine learning models, and compliance mandates that govern modern sustainment
• Shift to Warfighting Data — transition from traditional warehousing to dynamic data architectures, using AI-enabled predictive analytics and digital twins to ensure continuous Outcome-Based Readiness over legacy transactional logistics
• Structure the Deal — build performance-based agreements that achieve Controlled Delegation and are Accountable by Design, utilizing algorithmic risk allocation and strict Statement of Objectives terms

Key Competencies: Strategic readiness; Critical thinking: Critical technology advancement: Resource management; Bureaucratic agility; Resource management; Financial accountability;