Defense Acquisitions: Guidance Needed on Navy's Use of Investment Incentives at Private Shipyards

Abstract

As fiscal constraints increasingly shape Navy shipbuilding plans, the pressure to increase efficiency mounts. Modernizing facilities and equipment at shipyards that build Navy ships can lead to improved efficiency, ultimately reducing the cost of constructing ships. In response to a request from the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, GAO (1) identified investments in facilities and equipment at privately-owned shipyards over the last 10 years; (2) determined the Navy's role in financing facilities and equipment investments at these shipyards; and (3) evaluated how the Navy ensures investments result in expected outcomes. To address these objectives, GAO analyzed shipyard investment data over the past 10 years; interviewed shipyard, corporate, and Navy officials; and reviewed contracts, investment business cases, and other Navy and contractor documents.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA525405

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion
  • Assembly
  • Boats
  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • Marine Transportation
  • Military Acquisition
  • Money
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Shipyards
  • United States
  • United States Government

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  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Naval Engineering and Maritime Security