Foreign Military Sales Weapon System Cost Estimation Procedure: A Case Study of the F-4 Fighter/Attack Aircraft.
Abstract
Cost estimation of USAF major weapon system package sales should be as accurate as possible to assure relationships with foreign customers are not strained. This thesis examines the cost estimation procedure of the F/RF-4 Systems Program Office, Financial Directorate, used to prepare a price and availability (P and A) estimate for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requests. The study provides an analysis of the coordination process involved in an F/RF-4 P and A request, beginning with the foreign country and concluding with the Aeronautical System Division of the Air Force Systems Command. A detailed analysis of the data base for the computer algorithm used by the Financial Directorate is provided. The algorithm assures that real-time component costs are included in the P and A estimate. Conclusions from this research indicate that the data base allows continuous updating of cost components. It also enables instant modification of cost estimates in response to country inquiries arising from changes which occur during formal price negotiations. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA044194
Entities
People
- Charles Flowers
- Laurent J. J. Legault
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology