FEDERALLY FUNDED R and D CENTERS: Information on the Size and Scope of DOD Sponsored Centers

Abstract

FFRDCs were first established during World War II to meet specialized or unique research and development needs that could not be readily satisfied by government personnel, due to limits on federal salaries and hiring, or by commercial contractors.1 Additional and expanded requirements for specialized services led to increases in the size and number of FFRDCs to apeak of 74 FFRDCs in 1969. Today, 8 agencies, including DOD, fund 39 FFRDCs that are operated by universities, nonprofit organizations, or industrial firms under long-term contracts.2 Legislation and federal procurement regulations permit agencies to award these contracts noncompetitively.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1996
Accession Number
AD1168088

Entities

People

  • David K.C. Cooper

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • C4I
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Acquisition
  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programs
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • Public Administration
  • Security
  • Software Development
  • Space Systems
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

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  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.