Independent Research and Development (IR and D): the Technical Evaluation Process

Abstract

The goals of this study project were: to become familiar with the mechanisms of the IR/D technical evaluation process as it is intended to work; to determine how the process works in practice; and to identify areas of improvement. This report presents the results of an analysis and evaluation of the IR/D technical evaluation process. DOD and military department documents and regulations were examined to determine implementation procedures. Interviews with government and industry IR/D managers are summarized and evaluated. The value of IR/D is presented along with discussion of documentation from public law, ASPR and DOD policy guidance which stipulates requirements for conducting IR/D evaluations. Conclusions and recommendations are presented based upon an analysis of the information gained from documentation and interviews.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA050523

Entities

People

  • Earl H. Talley
  • John T. Viola

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Competition
  • Continuity
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • Scientists
  • Standards
  • Systems Management

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Software Engineering