A Comparative History of Alternative Ship Procurement Policies

Abstract

This study provides a survey of major trends in shipbuilding procurement since the early 1950s, noting the persistence of certain problems and analyzing the adequacy of explanations for such problems. Particular attention is given to the systems DDG-2 and DE-1052 and the types of procurement that they represented in the 1950s and 1960s, respectively. Formally advertised and negotiated approaches to procurement are evaluated in light of a quantitative study made on these systems. It is shown, for example, that formal advertisement at least for the DE-1052 did not result in unusually low profilt margins in builders' bids, as has been traditionally assumed. Finally, suggestions are offered about procurement regulations and Navy - industry relations and objectives. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 18, 1978
Accession Number
ADA061002

Entities

People

  • Jo Ann Argersinger

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Anti-Submarine Missiles
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Economic Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Fixed Price Contracts
  • Governments
  • Marine Transportation
  • Money
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Procurement
  • Shipbuilding
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Economics
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.