Mission Needs Statements (MNS) for New Information Technology Investments and Enhancements to Existing Investments for FY 2010 DD: 09/28/2007

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240
http://www.blm.gov

June 28, 2007

In Reply Refer To:
1265 (550) P

EMS TRANSMISSION 06/29/2007
Information Bulletin No. 2007-093

To: Assistant Directors, and State Directors
Attn: CIOs, BMC, and IRM Advisor

From: Assistant Director, Information Resources Management

Subject: Mission Needs Statements (MNS) for New Information Technology Investments and Enhancements to Existing Investments for FY 2010
DD: 09/28/2007

This Information Bulletin (IB) provides information and a due date for submitting Mission Needs Statements (MNS) to the Information Technology Investment Board (ITIB) for Fiscal_Year 2010 funding considerations.

Mission Needs Statements are required for all new IT investments, and enhancements/modifications exceeding $100,000 beyond operations and maintenance activities for existing National IT system/investments. Guidance for completing a MNS is included in Attachment 1, BLM Mission Needs Statement Template.

In order for a new investment to be considered by the national ITIB, MNSs must be submitted by September 28, 2007. If approved, an Exhibit 300 must be completed for full funding consideration in the spring of 2008. More guidance and a complete Capital Planning and Investment Control calendar will be distributed soon.

Please submit your MNS to Melissa McNichols (melissa_mcnichols@blm.gov), by September 28, 2007. If you have any questions, or need additional assistance, please call Melissa at 303-236-1782.

Signed by:
Authenticated by:
Ronnie Levine
Robert M. Williams
Assistant Director
Division of IRM Governance,WO-560
Information Resources Management

1 Attachment
1-BLM Mission needs Statement Template (4pp)