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BOP Program Statement 8260.03 § 6
PHASE II: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Upon receiving written approval of Phase I from Corporate Management, the General Manager
prepares a product development schedule, including a testing plan approved by the Business
Group Quality Assurance Representative that ensures key performance features and
specifications are met. The project plan identifies the project manager and factory
responsibilities for all tasks and timelines.
The Business Group identifies target pricing ranges on product schedules and the FPI factory
site(s) and representative(s) to coordinate development efforts. In addition, the Business Group
coordinates with MRACS as needed to address an advertising promotion plan and develop a web
store plan.
The General Manager provides an update on product development projects at quarterly financial
reviews.
The Business Group develops a comprehensive design package that includes:
■ Schedule of products.
■ Construction methods.
■ Material requirements.
■ Prototypes.
■ Quality and test requirements.
■ Items for make/buy determination.
■ Material master numbers.
■ Specification text.
■ Manufacturing process.
■ Packaging requirements.
■ Item standard routings.
■ Production standards.
■ Equipment requirements.
■ Design documentation.
■ Approved prototype and final test reports.
■ Work measurement standards.
■ Standard cost estimate.
■ Vendor sources.
■ Bill of materials.
■ Training plan.
■ EOH remediation plan approval
Concurrent with product development, MRACS, if applicable, initiates the Industry Involvement
Guideline Process.
P8260.03 2/17/2012 5
Prior to release for production and sale, samples are tested using the test plan approved by the
Business Group Quality Assurance Representative. Those samples are produced using
production methods, equipment, and processes. A test report demonstrating compliance with all
requirements of the test plan must be approved by the Business Group Quality Assurance
Representative and General Manager before release of the product for production and sale.
Written approval must also be obtained from the Assistant Director, Health Services Division,
before production start-up confirming that applicable EOH issues have been satisfactorily
addressed.
History
PS 8260.03 dated 2012-02-17
Provenance
- Source
- bop.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
- Edition
- bop-ps-2026-09-20
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