CD Abbreviated Implementation Plan
for Computing Equipment Acquisitions

The purpose of this AIP is to state and justify a requirement for computing capability. This form must be completed and submitted with the requisition in order to obtain Divison Head approval of the purchase.

Name of requisitioner: ________________________________________      Ext. __________________

Statement of need:
 
 

Proposed Acquisition:
 

If the new equipment will replace existing equipment, what will happen to the old equipment and software, i.e., surplus, reutilized/transferred?
 

What software will be used on the new system? Indicate if the software is to be purchased, has already been obtained or will be locally developed.
 

Provide a description of the procedures that will be used for the operational integrity of programs and data. (Backup techniques that will be followed.)
 

Provide a summary of the second-year hardware and software maintenance costs
 

Summarize other alternatives considered and why they were not chosen
 

What measures are proposed for physical security of the device and software?
 

What is the sensitivity of the data, e.g., Privacy Act, personnel data, critical to operation data. If sensitive, what steps are being taken to protect data or provide a backup facility in the event an application critical to the operation is unavailable.
 

If the computer equipment is to be located in a CD computer room, have the following computer room planning functions been consulted?

Physical planning, x5159 - (space, electrical, cooling, moving)   ____________ Yes  ____________ No

Hardware integration, x4189 - (for racks/cabinets only)            ____________ Yes  ____________ No

If the answer to any of the above is NO, please explain.
 

Has the Networking group been consulted? __________ Yes __________ No   If No, please explain.
 

Rev: Feb 2008