344 The Method Framework for Engineering System Architectures
e impact of fixed price versus cost plus fixed fee contracts on the system architec-
ture engineering method is not obvious. For example, all things being equal, a fixed
price contract might engender the temptation to have a more modest method than a cost
plus fixed fee contract due to the tighter funding constraints. On the other hand, a fixed
price contract may necessitate using a more robust method to help avoid costly rework
late in the program.
Schedule constraints. − What is the severity of the schedule constraints on the develop-
ment project? When developing small systems that are not business- or safety-critical,
severe schedule constraints may be seen as grounds for ...