Outsourcing Information Technology Services Within the Department of Defense: An Analysis of the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet Project
Abstract
The Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Project, as the largest service contract ever awarded ($7 Billion), represents a "Quantum Leap" in DOD Information Technology (IT) service requirements outsourced to a private contractor. The goal of the NMCI Project, as defined by the Navy, is to provide secure, seamless, global end-to-end communications connectivity, supporting both the warfighting and business functions. Due to the fact that this outsourcing venture is the first of its kind in sheer size and scope, several concerns have surfaced in regard to the implementation of the NMCI, especially from the Marine Corps' perspective. Based on the evidence available, it appears that outsourcing has been very successful in both commercial and governmental ventures to date. While the concept of it services outsourcing and sea management are relatively new, the evidence suggests that the probable benefits that could be realized outweigh the potential risks involved. It is essential to understand that the NMCI is not a panacea - it will not solve all of Navy Department's it issues. However, in the long run, the Navy and Marine Corps' ability to interoperate and interface with other Joint Systems will be well worth the difficulties experienced in the short run.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 23, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA401130
Entities
People
- G. J. Ormerod
Organizations
- Marine Corps University