Selection of Multiple Sources in Weapon Systems Acquisition,

Abstract

Discussion of source selection and evaluation techniques usually focus on selection of a single source to fulfill the government's weapon systems acquisition requirements. There are numerous instances when selection of multiple sources is an objective. The additional requirement to select multiple sources can greatly complicate the source selection process. Two major source selections conducted by the Naval Sea Systems Command for the Fast Logistic Ship SL-7 conversion (TAKRX) program and the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (TAKX) program illustrate techniques for selection of multiple sources in a highly complex situation. This paper discusses the significantly different procedures used in these two programs and identifies lessons learned. Selection of multiple sources requires considerable forethought to identify complicating factors and possible variations. Control of the number of variables is necessary to ensure a manageable process. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP002837

Entities

People

  • J. W. Hargrove Jr

Organizations

  • Naval Sea Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Conversion
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Lessons Learned
  • Procurement
  • Synergism
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Virginia
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design