Commercial Equipment: Stretching the Defense Dollar.

Abstract

This report provides an analysis of the increasing role of commercial equipment within the Department of Defense (DOD) in the weapons system acquisition process. The report answers the question 'Why Commercial' and highlights the benefits of off-the-shelf procurements. It also provides a summary of existing DOD commercial equipment programs and regulations. Specific examples of current and planned commercial acquisitions are provided for both strategic and tactical applications. The report concludes with how DOD can further enhnace its commercial acquisition posture. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA052106

Entities

People

  • Thomas J. Michelli

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Business Administration
  • Commercial Equipment
  • Communication Systems
  • Construction Equipment
  • Contracts
  • Data Processing
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronics
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Military Equipment
  • Procurement
  • Systems Management
  • Task Forces
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Software Engineering