The Impact of Independent Research and Development Regulations on Companies not Required to Negotiate Advanced Independent Research and Development Agreements

Abstract

This study was to determine the impact of Independent Research and Development (IR&D) regulations on companies not required to negotiate advanced IR&D agreements. The study used data gathered from a survey questionnaire. The questionnaire addressed the contract characteristics of these companies and the impact of the regulations in the areas of (1) cost allowability and allocability, (2) the IR&D ceiling formula and (3) the nature of IR&D costs and their incurrance. The responses to the survey showed that approximately 30% of the companies doing business with the Government were not involved in any significant IR&D efforts. A significant number of companies engaged in IR&D efforts expressed some dissatisfaction with the IR&D regulations. In general, however most companies indicated the present system was acceptable.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA190007

Entities

People

  • Craig C. Drew

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Composite Materials
  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Manufacturing
  • Procurement
  • Surveys
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Business

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.