O&S (Operating and Support) Cost Estimating Guide
Abstract
The Cost Analysis Improvement Group (CAIG) reviews and establishes criteria, standards, and procedures concerning the preparation and presentation of cost estimates for defense systems and quies them to the Defense Systems Acquisition Review Council (DSARC). This example of a CAIG O&S Cost Estimate Report covering a hypothetical case (F-16X MSIP and F-16A) developed. This will further assist the cost analyst in the preparation of cost-estimating reports submitted to the DSARC and CAIG during the acquisition process of a modification program and for general applications. This example is not intended to imply the existence of a specific modification program. Nor does it imply a preference for one analysis technique over another. The example illustrates how O&S costs can be developed for CAIG review with available data bases, and displays and appropriate format for presentation of cost estimates. The existing F-16A data base was used only to illustrate the need to relate an estimate to an existing similar system and to ensure a consistent relationship between values and the cost element structure. Each case should address data which is the most complete and accurate for its purpose.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA164771