Technical Data Package--A Second Sourcing Methodology

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis was to analyze the Technical Data Package as a second sourcing methodology to create production competition. Two second sourcing models and two major weapon system programs were presented for this analysis. Issues analyzed include technology transfer, Technical Data Package validation, technical data rights, initial investment costs, and maintenance considerations. As a results of this analysis it is concluded that there is no significant guidance for the application of the Technical Data Package second sourcing methodology, there are circumstances that are particularly inappropriate for the use of this methodology, and that the two programs that used this methodology appeared to have met their acquisition goals. This study recommends that one second sourcing model be employed under actual program conditions and that the program manager perform a comprehensive data package validation prior to using this second sourcing methodology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA165028

Entities

People

  • Robert E. Hale

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Rights
  • Investments
  • Law
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Production
  • System Software
  • Technology Transfer
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis