An Assessment of US Army Subcontract Management Policy and Surveillance of Subcontracted Effort in Major System Acquisition
Abstract
This thesis examines the appropriateness of the government's policy on subcontracting in major systems acquisition and the procedures used to achieve visibility of and leverage on a prime contractor's subcontract management. Based upon a literature review of the subject, a survey instrument was developed and distributed to gain field perspective on the issue. The survey data was analyzed using non-parametric statistical techniques and provided the basis for the study conclusions and recommendations. The perspective expressed by acquisition management practitioners is that the current policy to rely on a prime contractor to manage subcontracted effort is inadequate to undertake an active role in subcontract management. Additionally, the procedures used to achieve visibility over and leverage upon a prime contractor's subcontract management are effective. Some remedial actions are warranted, however, to achieve the benefits of the synergistic application of the procedures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA161430
Entities
People
- Michael L. Landon
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology