An Assessment of the Life Cycle Contracting Model for Use by Major Aerospace Weapon System Acquisition Managers.
Abstract
This thesis assesses the utility of using the Life Cycle Contracting Model (developed by Dan C. Boger, Carl R. Jones, and Kevin C. Sontheimer) in major weapon systems acquisition. The conclusions are based on an analysis of LCC model simulated 'real world' follow-on production contracting scenarios. 'What if' changes are made to the contracting scenario parameters to understand how the LCC model might be used by major weapon system acquisition and contract managers. An analysis shows that the LCC model can be used to interpret the results of trade-off decisions and to assist the contract manager in developing sound negotiating strategy alternatives. Total contract cost to the government cannot be predicted with the model but the effects on total cost of decisions made can be inferred and compared. The LCC model should be used to justify deviations from full and open competition and to demonstrate the predicted results of viable, lower cost alternatives to firm fixed price contracting. Keywords: Acquisition; Contracting; Acquisition Planning; Major Weapon System Acquisition; Contract Incentives; Incentive Modeling.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA165238
Entities
People
- Kimberly J. Annunziata
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School