QOuick-Reaction Report on the Acquisition Procedures for the Trident 2 (D-5) Missile

Abstract

Trident II (D-5) missile production began in December 1987. The Navy deployed its first operational D-5 sea launched ballistic missile on March 23, 1990. The program has had six production buys through 1992 procuring 298 missiles. The Navy is negotiating with the prime contractor for the FY 1993 production contract with an anticipated contract award date of October 1, 1992. The audit objective was to determine if the Navy Strategic Systems Program Office used the most efficient method for buying the D-5 missile.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA377599

Entities

Organizations

  • Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Business Administration
  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Financial Management
  • Fixed Price Contracts
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Fringe Benefits
  • Governments
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting