Simplifying Contracts for Commercial Systems. A Case Study of DoD acquisition of Commercial Systems and Components. Volume 2
Abstract
The report discusses those contract terms, conditions, and statement of work requirements imposed by the Government in the acquisition and support of commercially developed aircraft not found in commercial acquisitions. Research was based primarily on the acquisition and logistics support contracts for the KC-10 Advanced Tanker Cargo Aircraft system. This was followed by analyses of the acquisition and support contracts for the E-4 Advanced Airborne Command Post system and the support contract for the C-9 Aeromedical Evacuation Aircraft system to determine if the impact of the Government-imposed requirements substantiated the findings of the KC-10 research and if not, to identify the differences. To gain further insight into the differences in Government and commercial acquisition practices, an analysis was made of the Air Force acquisition of a major item of ground support equipment for these systems, the Diesel Engine Driven Generator, which was commercially developed and in widespread use by commercial customers. Higher cost is generated and program stretch-out becomes a possibility when government imposed requirements for additional documentation and reports are demanded indiscriminately. Compliance with special contract terms and conditions increases contractor overhead.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA084980
Entities
People
- C. Roger Anderson
- George Ostrowski
- Hugh Francis
- John O'leary
- Robert J Lucas