Foreign Comparative Testing

Abstract

The Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) Program supports the warfighter by leveraging mature technologies and equipment from allied nations and coalition partners to satisfy U.S. defense requirements, thereby accelerating the U.S. acquisition process and lowering development costs. Authorized by Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 2350a(g), the FCT Program is managed by the Office of Secretary of Defense (Rapid Fielding Office), Comparative Technology Office (CTO). FCT projects are nominated by the Services and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) each year. Evaluation processes for project selection include a detailed review to confirm the proposed item addresses valid requirements, a thorough market survey, and development of a viable acquisition strategy. A seven-day Congressional notification of the intent to fund the projects is required, prior to the issuance of funds to the Services and USSOCOM for execution.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2013
• Source ID: 0605130D8Z_6_0400_PB_2013
• Change Summary Explanation: Baseline Adjustment. ASD(R&E) baseline adjustments reflective of DOD priorities and requirements.
• Service Agency Name: Office of Secretary Of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Arteries
• Contracts
• Cyber Defense Techniques
• Manportable Equipment
• Procurement
• Small Arms
• Software Testing
• Supply Chain Management
• Test And Evaluation
• Transitions
• United States
• United States Special Operations Command

Fields of Study

• Computer science

Readers

• Defense Acquisition Program Management
• International Relations and European Studies
• Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control