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Pack Your Go Bag

You can pack your Go Bag by downloading resources, prepared by the SEI and its collaborators, that enable Department of War (DoW) program teams to deliver software capabilities at the speed of need. Before you download from the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) Essentials Kit, we recommend that you read About the Go Bag below.


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About the Go Bag

To learn about the Software Acquisition Go Bag,

Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) Essentials Kit

The first Go Bag kit to be released is the SWP Essentials Kit.


Are you new to the SWP or want to learn more about it?

  1. Download the supplement What is the SWP?
  2. View the Ready, Set, Go! webcast or download the webcast presentation.
  3. View the short video clip How do we scope and sequence an MVP, MVCR, and subsequent releases?
  4. View the short video clip For those on the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP), how do we catch problems before they escalate?

Download a Tactical Guide from this kit:

  • SWP: Ready, Set, Go! helps you assess your project’s readiness to adopt the SWP, identify any shortfalls, and obtain the resources, information, and support you need for success.
  • Stay tuned for more Tactical Guides coming soon!

Go to the SWP Essentials Kit