Prime Vendor Support

Abstract

This paper takes an in depth look at Prime Vendor Support (PVS), a contractor unsolicited proposal for the Apache Attack Helicopter fleet, and its contribution to the Army's Revolution in Logistics. This support system would provide nose to tail wholesale supply support and Depot level maintenance for both the AH-64A and AH-64D. The paper is a snap shot in time of the proposed effort which is currently being defined. Consideration is given to cost, inventory ownership, velocity management, modernization of components through spares, enhanced reliability, application of cost savings to fleet modernization, configuration management, impacts on readiness, and contractors on the battlefield. Additionally, impacts on the Commander in the field are considered and the risks to the Government. The requirements for approval of PVS are also reviewed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 11, 1998
Accession Number
ADA342256

Entities

People

  • Howard T. Bramblett

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Business Administration
  • Configuration Management
  • Contracts
  • Cost Reductions
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Navigation
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • War Colleges

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