Abstract : The goals of this study project were: to become familiar with the mechanisms of the IR/D technical evaluation process as it is intended to work; to determine how the process works in practice; and to identify areas of improvement. This report presents the results of an analysis and evaluation of the IR/D technical evaluation process. DOD and military department documents and regulations were examined to determine implementation procedures. Interviews with government and industry IR/D managers are summarized and evaluated. The value of IR/D is presented along with discussion of documentation from public law, ASPR and DOD policy guidance which stipulates requirements for conducting IR/D evaluations. Conclusions and recommendations are presented based upon an analysis of the information gained from documentation and interviews.