Competition in the Acquisition of Major Weapon Systems.
Abstract
The objectives of this research are: (1) to examine the desirability of competition as expressed by current leaders in the field of major systems acquisition in DOD, in Congress, and in private industry; (2) to evaluate the adequacy of the guidance provided by the current acquisition instructions concerning the need, and the methods available, for generating competition in the acquisition of major weapon systems; and (3) to provide recommendations for improving the guidance contained in the instructions, including the development of a model to aid in making decisions regarding production competition. The results of this research indicate that competition is highly desirable, but that the subject is not adequately addressed in the current instructions. The major contribution of the study is the development of a production competition decision-making model which is presented in Chapter V. This chapter presents the benefits and various methods of obtaining a second production source. Also included is a discussion of the factors which influence the second sourcing decision and a model for determining which of the second sourcing methods, if any, is best suited for any particular acquisition program. It is written as a stand-alone chapter for use as a desk-guide by program managers and/or contracting officers who are faced with making decisions regarding production competition. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA078268
Entities
People
- Benjamin Russell Sellers
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School