Applicability of Design-to-Cost to Simulator Acquisition.
Abstract
A decision model for determining the appropriateness of applying the Design-to-Cost (DTC) concept to a particular weapons acquisition program had not previously been available within the Air Force Systems Command (AFSC). To formulate such a model, an extensive literature review was made to identify program characteristics which other writers considered necessary or desirable to the successful application of the DTC concept. A set of these characteristics was validated through a structured managerial interview schedule. From this set of characteristics the decision model was designed and applied to the AFSC simulator acquisition process as an example for employing the model. Although many of the characteristics applicable to DTC were also applicable to simulator acquisitions, the authors concluded from the model that the DTC concept would not be applicable for the few simulators normally procured in a small but highly competitive civilian market. However, if a large number of simulator systems had to be procured and then produced on an assembly line basis or if a new system or component that was not available in private industry had to be developed, then DTC would be applicable. This decision model can be applied to other AFSC acquisition programs. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA030231
Entities
People
- Daniel L. Ringler
- Kaleem Hazer Jr.
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology