An Analysis Of Selected Department Of Defense Reprocurement Programs For Acquisition Of Legacy System Spare Parts Via Small Manufacturers

Author : Brett E. Fillmore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1997-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1423563255

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An Analysis of Selected Department of Defense Reprocurement Programs for Acquisition of Legacy System Spare Parts Via Small Manufacturers by Brett E. Fillmore Pdf

The life-cycle extension of weapon systems has created problems for sustaining spare parts procurement. This study analyzes selected DOD reprocurement initiatives for securing responsive manufacturing capacity of small manufacturing companies to overcome these problems. Interviews were also conducted with Government and industry representatives and managers of small manufacturing shops to identify possible barriers to the application of the DOD initiatives. The findings reveal that the DOD initiatives and their associated technologies could dramatically reduce costly lead time delays by enabling the electronic exchange of technical product data between a geographically dispersed set of qualified machine shops and DOD supply centers. However, unless DOD efforts are directed at unifying the components necessary for procuring legacy weapon system spare parts, the barriers will remain as significant obstacles.

Author : United States. Office of Federal Procurement Policy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015014951753

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Report to the Congress by United States. Office of Federal Procurement Policy Pdf

Author : United States. Office of Federal Procurement Policy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IND:30000077223190

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Review of the Spare Parts Procurement Practices of the Department of Defense by United States. Office of Federal Procurement Policy Pdf

Author : United States. Small Business Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Defense contracts
ISBN : UIUC:30112105080748

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Small Business Participation in Department of Defense Spare Parts Acquisitions by United States. Small Business Administration Pdf

Author : Gene L. Dodaro
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781437914696

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Defense Acquisitions by Gene L. Dodaro Pdf

This report examines how well DoD is planning and executing its weapon acquisition programs. The report includes: (1) an analysis of the overall performance of DoD's 2008 portfolio of 96 major defense acquisition programs and a comparison to the portfolio performance at two other points in time -- 5 years ago and 1 year ago; (2) an analysis of current cost and schedule outcomes and knowledge attained by key junctures in the acquisition process for a subset of 47 weapon programs -- primarily in development -- from the 2008 portfolio; (3) data on other factors that could impact program stability; and (4) an update on changes in DoD's acquisition policies. Includes a one- or two-page assessment of 67 weapon programs. Illustrations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428975538

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Defense acquisition : improved program outcomes are possible by Anonim Pdf

We are pleased to be here today to discuss issues facing the Department of Defense (DOD) in its acquisition of weapon systems, related spare parts, and other goods and services. In response to the many changes that have been witnessed in the defense acquisition environment over the last few years, DOD has begun broad-based changes to its acquisition and contracting processes. However, weapon programs continue to have questionable requirements; unrealistic cost, schedule, and performance estimates; and strategies that begin production before adequate testing has been completed. This discussion of acquisition issues is well-timed, as DOD implements plans to increase its procurement budget to $60 billion in fiscal year 2001-a 40-percent increase over last fiscal year's budget. My testimony focuses on a different approach to improving weapon acquisition outcomes based on best commercial practices and an understanding of the acquisition culture. My testimony also includes some observations on (1) DOD'S management of its acquisition workforce and organization, (2) DOD'S experience with commercial pricing of spare parts, (3) the effectiveness of DOD'S mentor-protege pilot program, and (4) federal agencies' use of multiple award task- and delivery-order contracts.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Special Panel on Defense Procurement Procedures
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : United States
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112084491

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Weapons Acquisition Policy and Procedures by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Special Panel on Defense Procurement Procedures Pdf

Author : Jack E. Edwards
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781437987270

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Defense Acquisition: DoD Should Clarify Requirements for Assessing and Documenting Technical-Data Needs by Jack E. Edwards Pdf

Some DoD weapon systems remain in the inventory for decades. Therefore, decisions that program officials make during the acquisition process to acquire or not acquire rights to technical data (TD) can have far-reaching implications for DoD's ability to sustain and competitively procure parts and services for those systems. DoD needs access to TD to control costs, maintain flexibility in acquisition and sustainment, and maintain and operate systems. This report reviews the extent to which: (1) DoD has updated its acquisition and procurement policies; (2) selected acquisition programs adhered to requirements to document TD needs; and (3) DoD took actions to improve TD decisions by program managers. Illus. This is a print on demand report.

Author : Michael J. Sullivan
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781437924749

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Defense Acquisitions by Michael J. Sullivan Pdf

DoD weapon programs often experience significant cost and schedule problems because they are allowed to start with too many technical unknowns and not enough knowledge about the development and production risks they entail. This report reviews DoD's Analysis of Alternatives (AOA) process -- intended to assess the operational effectiveness, costs, and risks of alternative weapon system solutions. This report: (1) examines whether AOAs have been effective in identifying the most promising options and providing a sound rationale for weapon program initiation; (2) determines what factors have affected the scope and quality of AOAs; and (3) assesses whether recent DoD policy changes will enhance the effectiveness of AOAs. Illus.

Author : United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1977579957

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Defense Acquisitions by United States Government Accountability Office Pdf

This is GAO's annual assessment of DOD major weapon system acquisitions, an area on GAO's high-risk list. DOD and Congress have taken meaningful steps to improve the acquisition of major weapon systems, yet programs continue to experience cost and schedule overruns. Further, GAO has emphasized the need to sustain the implementation of acquisition reforms and for programs to complete developmental testing before beginning production, thereby avoiding concurrency and its associated cost and schedule growth. With the continuing budgetary pressures, DOD cannot afford to miss opportunities to address inefficiencies in these programs to free up resources for higher priority needs. The joint explanatory statement to the DOD Appropriations Act, 2009 includes a provision for GAO to annually review DOD's portfolio of weapon systems. This report includes observations on (1) the cost and schedule performance of DOD's 2015 portfolio of 79 major defense acquisition programs; (2) the knowledge attained at key junctures in the acquisition process for 43 programs that were in development or early production; and (3) key acquisition reform initiatives and program concurrency. To develop the observations in this report, GAO analyzed cost, schedule, and quantity data from DOD's December 2014 Selected Acquisition Reports. GAO also collected data through two questionnaires to program offices on technology, design, and manufacturing knowledge; the use of knowledge-based acquisition practices; and the implementation of acquisition reforms

Author : Joseph G. Bolten,Robert S. Leonard,Mark V. Arena,Obaid Younossi,Jerry M. Sollinger
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008-06-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780833045249

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Sources of Weapon System Cost Growth by Joseph G. Bolten,Robert S. Leonard,Mark V. Arena,Obaid Younossi,Jerry M. Sollinger Pdf

This analysis uses data from Selected Acquisition Reports to determine the causes of cost growth in 35 mature major defense acquisition programs. Four major sources of growth are identified: (1) errors in estimation and scheduling, (2) decisions by the government, (3) financial matters, and (4) miscellaneous. The analysis shows that more than two-thirds of cost growth (measured as simple averages) is caused by decisions, most of which involve quantity changes, requirements growth, and schedule changes.

Author : Richard A. Phillips
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : Airplanes, Military
ISBN : 142351629X

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An Analysis of Aircraft Weapon Systems Cost Growth and Implementation of Acquisition Reform Initiatives Using a Hybrid Adjusted Cost Growth Model by Richard A. Phillips Pdf

This thesis examined cost growth in Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft weapon systems from 1991 to 2001 using Selected Acquisition Report (SAR) data with a hybrid adjusted cost growth (ACG) model. In addition, an analysis of acquisition reform initiatives during the treatment period was conducted to determine if reform efforts affected aircraft weapon system cost growth. A "pre-reform" (1 January 1991-31 December 1996) period and a "post reform" (1 January 1997-31 December 2001) period were subjectively developed to compare the mean annual ACG during each period for statistical differences. The hybrid ACG model outlined in this thesis may aid program managers and other interested parties in determining weapon systems cost growth, and the conclusion drawn from analyzing current acquisition initiatives may assist DoD leadership in assessing reform effectiveness on reducing cost growth. This research effort analyzed 78 SARs for 13 aircraft weapon systems that reported a Milestone II baseline during the treatment period. ACG calculations revealed that aircraft systems from 1 January 1991 to 31 December 2001 averaged a 40 percent cost growth annually. The acquisition reform analysis included 43 SARs from 11 programs during the pre-reform period and 35 SARs from 7 programs in the post- reform period. A small sample t-test was used to compare the annual means of the two periods. The t-test revealed that there was no significant difference between the annual average ACG for the pre-reform and post-reform periods. The 13 aircraft systems reviewed in this study are as follows: B-1B (Lancer), C130-J (Hercules), C-17 (Globemaster III), KC-135R (Stratotanker), AV-8B (Harrier) AV- 8B (Harrier remanufacture), F-14D (Tomcat), F-16 (Fighting Falcon), F-22 (Raptor), FA-18 E/F (Super Hornet), FA-18 (Hornet), T-6A (JPATS), and the T-45- TS (Goshawk). The thesis methodology, results, and suggestions for future research are provided. (15 tables, 8 figures, 40 refs.)

Author : Christopher C. Abate
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1423515927

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An Analysis of Missile Systems Cost Growth and Implementation of Acquisition Reform Initiatives Using a Hybrid Adjusted Cost Growth Model by Christopher C. Abate Pdf

This thesis examined cost growth in Department of Defense (DoD) missile systems from 1991 to 2001 using Selected Acquisition Report (SAR) data with a hybrid adjusted cost growth (ACG) model. In addition, an analysis of acquisition reform initiatives during the treatment period was conducted to determine if reform efforts impacted missile system cost growth. A pre-reform (1 January 1991 to 31 December 1996) period and post reform (1 January 1997 to 31 December 2001) period was subjectively developed to compare the mean annual ACG during each period for statistical differences. The hybrid ACG model outlined in this thesis may aid program managers and other interested parties in determining weapon systems cost growth, and the conclusion drawn from analyzing current acquisition initiatives may assist DoD leadership in assessing reform effectiveness on reducing cost growth. This research effort analyzed 135 SARs for 21 missile systems that reported a Milestone II baseline during the treatment period. Adjusted Cost Growth (ACG) calculations revealed that missile systems from 1 January 1991 to 31 December 2001 averaged 28 percent cost growth annually. The acquisition reform analysis included 76 SARs from 20 programs during the pre-reform period and 59 SARs from 13 programs in the post-reform period. A small sample t-test was used to compare the annual means of the two periods and revealed that at a 0.05 significance level, the annual average ACG for the post-reform period was higher than the annual average ACG of the pre- reform period.

Author : Valerie C. Melvin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1457845296

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Major Automated Information Systems by Valerie C. Melvin Pdf

In 2011, the Department of Defense (DOD) allotted at least $5.6 billion for designated major automated information system (MAIS) programs, which are intended to help DOD sustain its key operations. This report discusses the results of GAO’s first annual assessment of DOD MAIS programs. It (1) describes the extent to which selected MAIS programs have stayed within planned cost and schedule estimates and met performance targets; (2) assesses selected MAIS programs’ actions to manage risks; and (3) assesses the extent to which selected MAIS programs used key information technology acquisition best practices. Includes recommendations. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand report.

Author : Christopher H. Hanks
Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0833037072

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Reexamining Military Acquisition Reform by Christopher H. Hanks Pdf

In the Department of Defense, 63 distinct acquisition reform (AR) initiatives were undertaken from 1989 to 2002. By looking at what the AR movement "was" in the 1990s (by describing the initiatives launched under its name) and by letting acquisition personnel describe in their own words how their work was affected by those initiatives, the authors seek to shed light on what the AR movement has and has not accomplished in terms of changing the way the acquisition process works.