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DOJ Feasibility Study

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DOJ Feasibility Study

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Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice lifecycle guidance describes a feasibility study as a pre-commitment assessment of a business requirement or opportunity. It evaluates technical, economic, and operational feasibility, compares general solution alternatives, states decision criteria, and recommends whether to commit fuller lifecycle resources.

Relevant Findings

  • A feasibility study should describe the need in technology-independent terms.
  • It is appropriate before committing substantial development resources.
  • The study should compare alternatives, including doing nothing where useful.
  • Alternatives should be evaluated for resources, risks, architecture, process flow, benefits, and likely effects.
  • The recommendation should avoid inappropriate development risk or loss of supported capability.

HELIX Usage

This resource informs the Feasibility Study artifact. HELIX uses it to keep feasibility focused on evidence, alternatives, decision criteria, and whether the project should proceed before detailed requirements or implementation.

Authority Boundary

This resource provides government lifecycle guidance. It does not define project-specific market value, product requirements, architecture, or budget.