Engineering Design Changes in the Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting Program.
Abstract
We are providing this report for your information and use. We performed the audit in response to allegations made to the DoD Hotline that DoD was not properly managing and controlling engineering design changes on the Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting (REACT) Program. The complainant alleged that Loral Command and Control Systems (Loral), Colorado Springs, Colorado the prime contractor for the REACT hardware, routinely attributed REACT' production problems to REACT console-hardware design and specification deficiencies. The complainant alleged that those production problems did not result from hardware design and specification deficiencies, but, instead, from poor workmanship by the contractor and its subcontractors. As a result of those manufacturing problems, the complainant alleged that the prime contractor attempted to get relief by: requesting that the Defense Contract Management Office (DCMO), Colorado Springs; Colorado, concur with class II engineering change orders (ECOs) to change hardware drawings instead of requesting that the REACT Program Office approve a waiver or deviation of the design specification in exchange for contractor consideration and submitting claims for design deficiencies under the prior effects clause of the production contract. Enclosure 1 provides definitions of technical terms used in this report.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 27, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA371336
Entities
People
- Debbie A. Calhoun
- Donald E. Reed
- Jack D. Snider
- John E. Meling
- John J. Dzik
Organizations
- Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense