A Study of Ship Acquisition Cost Estimating in the Naval Sea Systems Command

Abstract

This is a report about cost estimating in naval procurement and the ability of Navy estimators, particularly in the Naval Sea Systems Command, to adequately forecast required program funding. It is also an attempt to carefully ascertain where improvements can be made. It is recognized that the cost estimating problem is extremely complex and, if at all possible, improvements should be made. Obviously, the national interest is at the heart of the matter. It is believed that specific action can be taken by NAVSEA to improve its capability and inasmuch as other government and industrial organizations interact in procurement activities so profoundly, areas are pointed to where NAVSEA may want to suggest complementary actions by organizations outside its control.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 28, 1977
Accession Number
ADA046977

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Ballistic Missile Submarines
  • Boats
  • Business Administration
  • Cost Analysis
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Fabrication
  • Investments
  • Management Personnel
  • Marine Transportation
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Organizational Structure
  • Shipbuilding

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Educational Psychology
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.