CMSEP. A Systems Approach to Contract Management.

Abstract

This study sought to understand and evaluate a management system currently being utilized by the Air Force Contract Management Division termed Contractor Management System Evaluation Program (CMSEP) which is used in evaluating prime contractor management systems and practices. Although CMSEP is unique to the Air Force, the author concludes that the program has significant merit and should be considered by other agencies within DOD that are involved with contract management of prime contractors. The program is designed to prevent adverse impact on cost, schedule or performance on government acquisitions caused by contractor management system deficiencies. The evolution of CMSEP provides important lessons learned in establishing and implementing a program of this magnitude. Described in this report are several problem areas that developed since the inception of the program that required and/or require management attention and action.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA043205

Entities

People

  • Thomas A. Pawlow

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Defense Systems
  • Executives
  • Lessons Learned
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • System Software
  • Systems Analysis
  • Systems Approach
  • Systems Management

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Systems Analysis and Design