The Commercial Revolution in Space Systems Acquisition Management.

Abstract

Acquisition reform in the Department of Defense has become one of the highest priority initiatives currently underway. This report examines the applicability of commercial acquisition practices to the development of DoD space systems. In conducting this analysis, the results of a quantitative study conducted for the Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition Reform known as the Coopers & Lybrand/TASC Study are compared with a qualitative study conducted by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Space) known as the Industry Advisory Council Study. In light of the conclusions of these two studies, several current space systems acquisitions are reviewed to take a look at the potential for successful implementation of commercial practices in the acquisition of DoD space systems. The results to date are very encouraging.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA314889

Entities

People

  • Scott C. Rounce

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Congress
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Intellectual Property
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Reconnaissance Satellites
  • Space Systems
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management

Technology Areas

  • Space