udgmental estimates provided by an expert or group of experts (e.g., Delphi
Method)
• Risks, including the extent to which the effort is unprecedented
• Critical competencies and roles needed to perform the work
• Product and product component requirements
• Technical approach
• WBS
• Size estimates of work products and anticipated changes
• Cost of externally acquired products
• Selected project lifecycle model and processes
• Lifecycle cost estimates
• Capability of tools provided in engineering environment
• Skill levels of managers and staff needed to perform the work
• Knowledge, skill, and training needs
• Facilities needed (e.g., office and meeting space and workstations)
• Engineering facilities needed
• Capability of manufacturing process(es)
• Travel
• Level of security required for tasks, work products, hardware, software, personnel,
and work environment
• Service level agreements for call centers and warranty work
• Direct labor and overhead