Military Cost Analysis in the FCRCs (Federal Contract Research Centers) - 1950-1975

Abstract

The 16 organizations which were Federal Contract Research Centers (FCRCs) in 1969 are identified. The current list of 9, including the 4 which have Cost Analysis Groups (CAGs), is described by OSD category. 'CAG' is defined in terms of organizational structure and functions. The history and staffing of CAGs in the 7 FCRCs (of the 16) which have had CAGs is traced from 1950 through 1975. The role and contributions of the CAGs during three time periods--the 1950-60 period, the Hitch-McNamara period of 1961-67, and the 1968-75 period-- are discussed. Negative views by some members of Congress and the uniformed military of the FCRCs are analyzed as to possible causes and as to their impact on the FCRCs. The recent impact of this changing environment on CAGs is discussed. The results of an informal survey of the 4 CAGs is presented, including their organizational title, management, staff size, military clients, and planned military research program for FY 76.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA019701

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  • James D. Mccullough

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  • Institute for Defense Analyses

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  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Acquisition
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  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Military Research
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

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