Analysis of DOD's Fiscal Year 1985 Multiyear Procurement Candidates
Abstract
Public Law 97-86 established criteria which must be met by DOD multiyear contract candidates: multiyear contracts will benefit the government by saving money and improving contractor's productivity, and that estimated contract costs and savings be realistic. The criteria also require that the system being procured has a stable design, requirement, and funding. DOD submitted 12 multiyear contract candidates for congressional approval in its 1985 budget. Five candidates--the F-16 simulator, Bradley Fighting Vehicle turret drive, TOW 2 missile, shop equipment contact maintenance vehicle, and Bushmaster 25mm gun-have not clearly met all the criteria, or have undergone program budget changes which warrant submission of a revised justification. An additional anticipated benefits of multiyear contracting is enhancement of the defense industrial base. It is difficult to identify in advance enhancements which would result from a multiyear contract and would not occur if an annual contract was awarded.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 25, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA147349
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office