Modeling Navy Ship Acquisition

Abstract

During the first phase of this contract, TASC performed a preliminary analysis of the cost and feasibility of developing a model to aid in achieving an efficient work load distribution in the shipbuilding industry through competitive allocation. This included a detailed investigation of the planning and procurement methods currently used by the Navy as well as considering the feasibility of developing an analytic tool to aid the Navy in achieving an efficient work load distribution in the shipbuilding industry. The present study provides continuing background analyses to refine the equation set, to improve the validity of the analytic approach, and to demonstrate the feasibility of the data requirement for the model. Background analyses were performed on: (1) The extent of planning problems which result from government furnished equipment, subcontracts and material; (2) The influence of government procurement strategy and contract form on the price and competitive relationships; and (3) The importance of commercial production and repair and conversion with a view to proper incorporation of these effects in the model for Navy planning purposes; and (4) Competition in the industry.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA080089

Entities

People

  • David H. Moore
  • Mike J. O'brien
  • William J. Towle

Organizations

  • TASC, Inc

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programs
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Cost Models
  • Data Sets
  • Databases
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Government Furnished Equipment
  • Government Procurement
  • Load Distribution
  • Management Personnel
  • Procurement
  • Shipbuilding
  • Standards

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.