U.S. Launch Enterprise: Acquisition Best Practices Can Benefit Future Efforts

Abstract

Thank you for inviting me to testify on the current and future state of the U.S. launch enterprise. As you know, the EELV program is the primary provider of launch vehicles for U.S. military and intelligence satellites. Today I will discuss (1) highlights of GAOs past work on EELV, and (2)how acquisition best practices would benefit future engine development efforts. In general, our past work has highlighted a need for stronger management and oversight for EELV as well as more knowledge about pricing, costs and the industrial base for the block buy. DOD and Congress have implemented many positive actions to address our recommendations. For future efforts, adopting best practices early could help stem cost and schedule growth and other problems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 16, 2014
Accession Number
AD1170172

Entities

People

  • Cristina Chaplain

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accountability
  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Best Practices
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Engines
  • Governments
  • Launch Vehicles
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • Rocket Engines
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management

Technology Areas

  • Space