Non-Developmental Items (NDI) Policy: The Effect on HM&E (Hull, Maintenance, and Electrical) Standardization

Abstract

This thesis describes the effects of the NDI policy on HM&E equipment procurement. It describes and examines the scope of the current non- standardization/APL (Allowable Parts List) proliferation problem in the HM&E area and the impact the NDI policy has had in this area. The thesis examines current standardization programs including the increased emphasis on using non- government standards (a form of NDI) to curb proliferation, out acquisition costs, and reduce reliance on government generated standards. The results of the research indicated that HM&E procurement outcomes will be essentially affected by the new NDI policy. NDI has been an elemental consideration in past HM&E procurement and a significant factor in the current APL proliferation problem. The incorporation of more non-government standards to define equipment requirements, though highly desirable to cut development costs, is not always feasible. Current efforts to convert government standards to non-government may be overly optimistic due to the limited capabilities of the voluntary standards organizations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA200519

Entities

People

  • Richard B. Mckenna

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Economic Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Equipment
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • Security
  • Standardization
  • Standards
  • United States

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Systems Analysis and Design