Analysis of Defense Products Contract Trends, 1990-2014
Abstract
This slide describes the overall methodology employed to develop this dataset. Aggregated data downloads from FPDS are unavailable for pre-2000 data, requiring a different approach. The Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) was the primary source for this electronic data summary for 2000-2013. For 1990-1999, data from the legacy DD350 contract information system was used. Federal regulations require only that all unclassified prime contracts worth $3,000 and above be reported to FPDS, although this level has varied during the study period. FPDS data are constantly being updated, including those for back years. As a consequence, the dollar totals for a given year may have changed since the data was downloaded. Contract classifications sometimes differ between FPDS and individual companies, resulting in contracts that a company considers as services being labeled as products by FPDS and vice versa. Overseas Contingency Operations funding and other supplemental appropriations are not separately classified in FPDS. All dollar figures are in constant 2014 dollars.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 14, 2015
- Accession Number
- ADA627149
Entities
People
- Andrew Hunter
- Gregory Sanders
- Jesse Ellman
Organizations
- Center for Strategic and International Studies