An Analysis of the Implementation of Acquisition Reform Initiatives and Contract Cost Variance

Abstract

This thesis examines the impact of acquisition reform initiatives implemented since 1993 on contract cost performance. Many initiatives implemented during the 1990s focused on saving the government money in procuring weapon systems. For decades, cost overruns have plagued Department of Defense weapons systems development and procurement costing the government money. The passage of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) of 1994 and the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, marked significant congressional action on aiding the Department of Defense develop and procure systems cheaper. Conclusions drawn in this thesis may aid leadership in supporting current initiatives and drafting new changes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA414994

Entities

People

  • Mark A. Holbrook

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Business Administration
  • Contract Administration
  • Contracts
  • Cost Reductions
  • Databases
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Surveys
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis