Acquisition Reform: Role of Test and Evaluation in System Acquisition Should Not Be Weakened

Abstract

I am pleased to be here today to discuss the current legislation affecting the test and evaluation (T and E) of defense systems and the various proposals to reform that legislation. As you know, our Office has a long history of supporting independent operational T and E-- conducted as early as possible in the acquisition process-- as a critical management control over the process to acquire defense systems. We are currently studying the Department of Defense's (DOD) use of the low-rate initial production (LRIP) concept and, in particular, the advantages and disadvantages of performing at least some operational T and E prior to starting LRIP.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 22, 1994
Accession Number
AD1099433

Entities

People

  • Louis J. Rodrigues

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Congress
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Intellectual Property
  • Law
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Procurement
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management