| Aircraft Contractor Logistics Support: A Cost Estimating Guide |
SEP 1983 |
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| Authors:
Eilanna S. Price; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS
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 | The Air Force has used Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for off- the-shelf or commercial derivative aircraft since 1948. This thesis traces the evolution of CLS, discusses the current USAF aircraft utilizing this support concept, and compares eight CLS contracts. An aircraft characteristics data base is developed for the E-4, C-9A, C-12A, T-43, KC-10, UV-18B, T-41, and C-20A. CLS contract costs are used as a dependent variable to provide an example ... |
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| An Analysis of Multi-Year Procurement Cost Estimating Methods at the Aeronautical Systems Division |
SEP 1983 |
90 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas R. Sanders Jr; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS
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 | Multi-year procurement (MYP) has been receiving increased emphasis generated by high levels in DOD. Although the benefits resulting from MYP have been identified from many different sources, the cost savings attributed to those benefits are often difficult to identify. Cost estimates of those savings often lack credibility. This research effort examined cost estimating methods for five different MYP programs at the Aeronautical Systems Division. Reasons for cost savings are identified ... |
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| The Effect of Substituting the DD Form 250 Acceptance Rate for Actual Production Rate When Predicting Direct Labor Requirements for Missile Production Programs |
SEP 1983 |
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| Authors:
G. D. Gentry Jr; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS
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| The addition of the production rate variable to the standard learning curve model has been validated as a significant improvement in estimating direct labor hours for airframes, avionics equipment, aircraft engines, and missiles. This research set out to determine if acceptance rate of the end item could serve as a reliable proxy for the production rate variable when production rate data are not available to the researcher. Acceptance rate, as ... |
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| Proceedings of Symposium on Cost Estimating for Water Supply Planning Studies Held at Tampa, Florida on 14-16 March 1983 |
SEP 1983 |
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| Authors:
Thomas M. Walski; ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| This report contains the papers presented at the symposium 'Cost Estimating for Water Supply Planning Studies' as conducted at the ASCE Specialty Conference, Water Supply--The Management Challenge, in Tampa, Florida, 14-16 March 1983. The proceedings include an overview chapter, description of alternative approaches from the detailed 'systems estimate' to the more general approach of 'parametric estimating'. Other topics include verification of estimating models, spatial cost estimating, estimating for small systems ... |
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| A Preliminary Study of Reducing the Cost of Blast Shelter for Critical Workers |
AUG 1983 |
165 pages |
| Authors:
C. V. Chester; D. W. Holladay; OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LAB TN
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| The overall purpose of this study was to examine ways to reduce the cost of shelter for critical workers. Shelters for this purpose would be expected to have from 10 to 100 spaces and overpressure protection from 340-1360 kPa (50-200 psi). The civil defense literature on cost was reviewed, and the cost estimates of the best designs were corrected to 1982 dollars. A design and a cost estimate of a ... |
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| Procedures for Modelling TRACE-P (Total Risk Assessing Cost Estimate for Production) Estimates |
15 JUL 1983 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
V. Alfieri; ARMY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS COMMANDFORT MONMOUTH NJ
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| TRACE-P, Total Risk Assessing Cost Estimate for Production, is intended as a contingency-funding vehicle for the first three years of production of designated sy stems. TRACE-P extends the TRACE concept of RDTE to Production, and serves to quantify risks in terms of their cost impact on designated systems. A mechanism is proposed here for generating such risk costs. It extends the use and application of the contractor's Work Breakdown Structure ... |
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| Addressing Risk and Uncertainty in Cost Estimating, |
15 JUL 1983 |
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| Authors:
G. E. Jette; AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| The function of the Directorate of Cost Analysis at the Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD) of the Air Force Systems Command is to prepare and present cost estimates for weapon systems in various stages of acquisition. Frequently these estimates take the form of Independent Cost Analyses performed to test the reasonableness of the program office estimate or Most Probable Costs developed in support of Source Selection Evaluations. Perhaps the most significant ... |
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| Budgeting for Technological Risk in Procurement |
15 JUL 1983 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
R. J. Baker; ARMY MATERIEL DEVELOPMENT AND READINESSCOMMAND ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This paper presents the results of the Army's effort to quantify risk and to budget funds for the technological uncertainty in the procurement of weapons systems. This effort is known as Total Risk Assessing Cost Estimate for Production (TRACE-P). This paper describes the model and methodology used to quantify this uncertainty. It discusses implementation of the system and the results experienced to date. |
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| Implementation of Risk Information into the DoD Decision Making Structure |
15 JUL 1983 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
John M. Cockerham; COCKERHAM (JOHN M) AND ASSOCIATES INC HUNTSVILLE AL
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| The time has arrived for accurately predicting programmatic cost and schedule risk on large weapon system projects. Management science and operations research techniques coupled to power of today's computer provide timely decision information for sophisticated budgetary and scheduling strategies. However, the time for using this information in a systematic fashion has not arrived. This document discusses the problem. |
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| Approximately Bounded Risk Regions, |
15 JUL 1983 |
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| Authors:
J. J. Wilder; R. L. Black; GRUMMAN AEROSPACE CORP BETHPAGE NY
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| A Grass Root estimate consists of dividing a complete project into identifiable activities which taken together include all required tasks - a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). The cost to complete each activity is separately estimated, usually based on a mixture of experience and analogy with previously completed similar tasks. These WBS element estimates are then added to become a total cost estimate. Usually manhours are estimated and dollars are found ... |
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| Evaluation of the Unit Cost Exception Reports on the High Speed Anti- Radiation Missile |
06 JUN 1983 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) is a joint Navy and Air Force program with the Navy designated lead service. Although a joint program, both services prepared unit cost exception reports. We reviewed four unit cost exception reports submitted by the Secretaries of the Navy and the Air Force explaining why unit costs for HARM increased. The reports submitted generally provided the unit cost information required by law. However, the ... |
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| A Quantitative Methodology for Estimating Total System Cost Risk |
03 JUN 1983 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
Albin D. Kazanowski; AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CA
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| This report presents a complete, detailed methodology for deriving quantitative estimates of program/system cost-risk. The procedures for completely algebraic and direct. They do not rely on Monte Carlo or Method of Moments techniques. Principle sources of uncertainty that contribute to cost- risk are identified for each of the four costing approaches treated in the |
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| Weapon System Costing. An Investigation into Cause-Effect Relationships |
JUN 1983 |
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| Authors:
Rosemarie J. Preidis; Mark Hollingsworth; GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP FORT WORTH TEX
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| Cause-Effect Cost Analysis was a technical effort that was terminated after approximately a year. Its purpose was to establish an approach to costing aircraft avionics, turbine engines, and missile systems that would not just estimate end costs, but could provide design engineers with insight as to how those systems generate ownership requirements which, in turn, incur costs. A methodology for analyzing avionics was created. Its major components consisted of two ... |
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| Regression Diagnostics in Practice -- Experiences from Modelling Jet Engine Costs |
JUN 83 |
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| Authors:
J. B. Garfinkle; J. L. Birkler; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| This paper describes how regression diagnostics were used to help develop revised cost-estimating relationships for jet engines. The goal was to derive meaningful, yet easy to use models based on an updated collection of few observations and many variables. First, specific criteria were established for selecting explanatory variables. A variety of numerical and graphical techniques were then used to critique candidate models by examining residuals and evaluating the influence of ... |
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| Cost Growth in New Process Facilities |
APR 1983 |
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| Authors:
Edward W. Merrow; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| This paper describes the causes of cost misestimation for major plants and speculates about why the estimation problem has been so resistant to resolution. My discussion is based on a substantial body of Rand work that developed methods for evaluating the cost, schedule, and performance of process plant projects. Figure 1 displays both the nature and the magnitude of the cost misestimation problem. This figure shows estimates for more than ... |
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| User's Manual for Cost Proposal Evaluation Program (CPEP) |
APR 1983 |
113 pages |
| Authors:
C. Brouse; J. DeLang; SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INC ORLANDO FL
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| The Cost Proposal Evaluation Program (CPEP) is a means to simplify and standardize the methodology for evaluating cost proposals. The User's Manual provides instruction to the cost analyst or evaluation team in the use of the tool. The manual guides the user from a discussion of what data is required (the Cost Proposal Requirements section of an RFP), to a discussion of data preparation after a proposal has been received. ... |
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| Defense Communications Agency Cost and Planning Factors Manual. Revised |
MAR 1983 |
460 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY ARLINGTON VA
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| This Circular provides a guide for personnel who prepare and review cost estimates and economic analyses of DCA-managed systems, programs, and projects. It presents DCA cost data, planning factors, estimating procedures, methods, and formats related to communications systems planning, programming, budgeting, and program evaluation. Section A provides the DCA systems cost- estimating procedures applicable to major transmission and switching systems programs. It is the overall guide and reference in preparing ... |
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| Cost Development of the Dual-Channel GPS (Global Positioning System) Navigator for General Aviation Application |
MAR 1983 |
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| Authors:
K. Markin; D. Swann; ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD
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| This report presents the methodology used and the results obtained in the avionics cost development of a dual-channel Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation set. The avionics design considered is currently undergoing technical evaluation at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. The cost of the navigation set was developed using an industry-accepted accounting method of cost estimating. |
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| Rapid Deployment Forces: Policy and Budgetary Implications |
FEB 1983 |
82 pages |
| Authors:
Jr Mayer John D.; CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE (U S CONGRESS) WASHINGTON DC
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| When plans for the Rapid Deployment Forces (RDF) were announced in 1979, no new combat forces were created for them. (For simplicity, the RDF is referred to here as a single unit.) Rather, the RDF was envisioned to consist of existing forces portions of all four U.S. armed services most of which already had the traditional mission of assisting in the defense of NATO Europe. The size of the RDF ... |
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| Basewide Energy Systems Plan, Fort Benning, Georgia. Executive Summary |
FEB 83 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
BLACK AND VEATCH KANSAS CITY MO
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| This is a summary of the results for Increments A, B, C, D, and E of the Basewide Energy Systems Plan for Fort Benning, Georgia (the results for Increments F and G are summarized on pages 5 and 6). The plan includes analyses and recommendations of energy conservation projects for reduction of the installation's present energy consumption. The recommended projects provide partial compliance with the energy conservation requirement for the ... |
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| Army Helicopter Improvement Program's Future May Depend on Success in Controlling Cost |
26 JAN 1983 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| Our review was made to evaluate the status of AHIP to assist the Congress in its review of the fiscal year 1984 budget. Our objectives included a review of the current cost and potential cost growth of the program, program risks and development concerns, and the helicopter's survivability. In conducting our review, we examined numerous documents, including analytical studies; intelligence reports; program cost, schedule, and performance data; and other contractor ... |
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| Reconciliation of Present Value-Unit Costs and Uniform Annual Costs for Munitions Manufacturing Pink Wastewater Treatment Alternatives |
JAN 1983 |
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| Authors:
V. J. Ciccone; C. V. Ciccone; CICCONE (V J) AND ASSOCIATES INC WOODBRIDGE VA
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| This study reviewed and analyzed the procedures, assumptions, economic factors, and the research capital and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) cost data used by two separate investigators in arriving at their respective least-cost preference ordering of munitions manufacturing (pink) wastewater treatment technologies through present value analysis. Estimated present value cost differences were identified and a reconciliation of these differences was conducted for three alternative technologies: Carbon Adsorption with Thermal Regeneration; without ... |
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| Department of the Navy Supporting Data for Fiscal Year 1984 Budget Estimates Descriptive Summaries Submitted to Congress January 1983. Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Navy. Book 3. Tactical Programs, Intelligence, & Communications Management & S |
JAN 1983 |
466 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER (NAVY) WASHINGTON DC
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| For abstract see AD-A128 171. |
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| Cost Estimating Relationships for Real Property Maintenance Activity at Army Installations |
JAN 1983 |
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| Authors:
Myron G. Myers; Paul R. McClenon; William A. Woodring; LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INST WASHINGTON DC
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| This report describes cost estimating relationships developed for Real Property Maintenance Activities (RPMA) at Army installations. Cost estimating relationships are presented for total RPMA and subcategories of RPMA as functions of variables determined to significantly influence incurred costs. A sample of 96 Army installations within CONUS during FY81 was used to construct the cost estimating relationships. Findings with respect to cost determined, economies of scale and application potential for estimating ... |
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| Department of the Navy Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Year 1984 Submitted to Congress January 1983. Operation & Maintenance, Navy. Book 3. Budget Activity 3: Intelligence & Communications. Budget Activity 8: Training, Medical & OGPA. Budget Activit |
JAN 1983 |
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| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER (NAVY) WASHINGTON DC
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| This volume contains justification material for the the President's Fiscal 1984 budget presentation to Congress concerning operation and maintenance, Navy; specifically intelligence and communications, training, medical, OGPA, administration and associated accounts, and support to other Nations. |
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| Department of the Navy Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Year 1984 Submitted to Congress January 1983. Operation & Maintenance, Navy. Book 2. Budget Activity 7: Central Supply & Maintenance |
JAN 1983 |
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| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER (NAVY) WASHINGTON DC
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| This volume contains justification material for the President's Fiscal 1984 budget presentation to Congress concerning operation and maintenance, Navy; specifically central supply and maintenance. |
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| Department of the Navy Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Year 1984 Submitted to Congress January 1983. Operation & Maintenance, Navy. Book 1. Budget Activity 1: Strategic Forces, Budget Activity 2: General Purpose Forces |
JAN 1983 |
142 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER (NAVY) WASHINGTON DC
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| This volume contains the justification material for the President's fiscal 1984 budget presented to Congress concerning operation and maintenance, Navy; specifically strategic Forces and General Purpose Forces. |
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| Department of the Navy Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Year 1984 Submitted to Congress January 1983. Procurement. Aircraft Procurement, Navy |
JAN 1983 |
474 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER (NAVY) WASHINGTON DC
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| This volume contains justification material supporting the President's Fiscal 1984 Budget presentation to Congress concerning procurement, specifically aircraft procurement, Navy. |
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| Department of the Navy Supporting Data for Fiscal Year 1984 Budget Estimates Submitted to Congress January 1983. Operating Appropriations Navy and Marine Corps |
JAN 1983 |
190 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER (NAVY) WASHINGTON DC
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| This volumne contains justification material supporting the President's Fiscal 1984 budget presentation to Congress concerning operating appropriations; specifically Navy and Marine Corps. |
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| Department of the Navy Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Year 1984 Submitted to Congress January 1983. Operations & Maintenance, Marine Corps Reserve |
JAN 1983 |
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| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER (NAVY) WASHINGTON DC
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| This volume contains justification material supporting the President's fiscal 1984 budget presentation to Congress concerning operation and maintenance; specifically the Marine Corps Reserve. |
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| Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Year 1984 Submitted to Congress January 1983: Other Procurement |
JAN 1983 |
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| Authors:
Robert Stuart; DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION (AIR FORCE) WASHINGTON DC
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| Abstract same as AD-A125 957. |
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| Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Year 1984 Submitted to Congress January 1983: Missile Procurement |
JAN 1983 |
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| Authors:
Robert Stuart; DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION (AIR FORCE) WASHINGTON DC
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| Abstract same as AD-A125 957. |
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| Department of the Air Force Supporting Data For Fiscal Year 1984 Budget Estimates Submitted to Congress, January 31, 1983. Descriptive Summaries, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation |
JAN 1983 |
995 pages |
| Authors:
B. T. Bentley; DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION (AIR FORCE) WASHINGTON DC
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| This document has been prepared to provide information on the United States Air Force (USAF) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT/E) program to Congressional Committees during the Fiscal Year 1984 hearings. This information is in addition to the testimony given by DOD witnesses. A descriptive Summary is provided for each program element within the USAF YF 1984 RDT/E Program. A Test and Evaluation section is provided for major weapon systems. ... |
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| Justification of Estimates for Fiscal Year 1984 Submitted to Congress |
JAN 1983 |
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| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC
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| Contents: Appropriation Language RDT&E, Defense Agencies; Summary by Budget Activity; Summary by Program Category; Summary by Defense Agency; Tabulation Guide; Defense Mapping Agency; Department of Defense (OSD and OASDS); Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; National Security Agency; Defense Nuclear Agency; Defense Reconnaissance Support Program; Defense Communications Agency; Defense Intelligence Agency; Defense Logistics Agency; Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences; Director of Test and Evaluation. |
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| EMCS Cost Estimating Data |
JAN 1983 |
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| Authors:
Catherine Cornelius; NEWCOMB AND BOYD CONSULTING ENGINEERS ATLANTA GA
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| This report provides current cost estimating data for large, medium, and small EMCS. The report includes unloaded material and labor costs obtained from equipment manufacturers of system components. It also suggests factors to be used in determining total costs and provides samples of point cost deviations. |
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| Cost Risk and Contract Type: A Normative Model, |
1983 |
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| Authors:
R. L. Murphy; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| This article presents a model which describes the relationships among the cost risk inherent in a particular procurement situation, the degree to which that cost risk is shared between the government and the contractor, and the risk premium awarded to the contractor for assuming his share of the cost risk. The model is normative in that it provides a framework for analyzing the possible combinations of risk assumption on the ... |
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| A Cost Based Acquisition Planning Model Utilizing Expert System Concepts, |
1983 |
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| Authors:
M. A. Bucciarelli; G. L. Roeder; VTI INC DAYTON OH
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| A micro-processor based computer model utilizing expert system concepts has been developed to provide cost based acquisition planning information to the DoD acquisition community. The model, called ACROM, is a menu driven inquiry-response system wherein qualitative acquisition profile descriptions are converted, via embedded algorithms, to quantitative system acquisition cost estimates in a MIL-STD-881A Work Breakdown Structure format. The choice of one of two input modes provides for a top-down (Mode ... |
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| An Automated Airframe Production Cost Model, |
1983 |
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| Authors:
N. K. Womer; CLEMSON UNIV SC
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| This paper is dedicated to developing a better understanding of the factors and forces that determine weapons system cost during production. Here we report on a tool that provides timely estimates of the cost impacts of program policy decisions. This tool was developed from theoretical principles. The economists production function was incorporated into a model which addressed the realities of program management. The model uses the calculus of variations to ... |
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| Independent Cost Estimates: A Case Study Joint Vertical Lift Aircraft (JVX) Program, |
1983 |
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| Authors:
G. R. McNichols; G. L. Sorrell; MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AND RESEARCH INC FALLS CHURCH VA
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| In 1982, the Army was intrigued with a concept known as the Joint Vertical Lift Aircraft (JVX). Because of the nature of the program, an Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) was performed to double check the Program Office estimate. While the Army appears to have lost some interest in the program, this cost study illustrates the process of independent cost estimating. (Author) |
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| On 'Before' and 'After' Cost Comparisons, |
1983 |
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| Authors:
R. M. Stark; DELAWARE UNIV NEWARK
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| Comparisons of a priori cost estimates with a posteriori payments is about as pervasive as it is instinctive. A new result of mathematical optimization and probability theories leads to the unexpected conclusion that such comparisons, even for many idealized engineering designs, appear to be invalid. The paper demonstrates that before and after costs are unit samples from populations with different probability distributions. |
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| Cost Realism: Assuring more Realistic Contractor Cost Proposals, |
1983 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
D. L. Trapp; SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INC MCLEAN VA
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| Unrealism in Defense contractors' cost proposals, especially for RDT&E programs, often contributes to cost growth as well as to other problems. The Defense Department is therefore concerned with achieving greater cost realism. A methodology has been developed for achieving greater realism of contractor cost proposals. This methodology defines cost realism as an evaluation criterion stated in the solicitation which compares the offeror's proposed cost with a detailed Government estimate for ... |
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| The Methodology of Cost Estimation for U.S. (United States) Missiles |
DEC 1982 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
Kyung Ho Choo; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Public data on U.S. missile systems are used to demonstrate the procedures and techniques for development of Cost Estimating Relationships (CER) by statistical methods. First, attention is given to data adjustment for constant dollars and quantities since the data come from yearly budgets. Next, simple and multiple linear regressions are performed in various combinations of three explanatory variables (weight, speed and range). Learning curves are introduced to derive the reduction ... |
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| Software Acquisition Process (SWAP) Model FY81 |
DEC 1982 |
169 pages |
| Authors:
O. Shapiro; MITRE CORP BEDFORD MA
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| The SWAP (Software Acquisition Process) Model is a software cost and schedule estimating tool that operates by simulating the acquisition process. Currently, SWAP simulates only the acquisition of embedded software in Full Scale Development. It can support more diverse usage. This report describes the Model's concepts, developmental approach, current status, and future plans, as of the completion of the second full year of its development. (Author) |
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| Software Development Projects: Estimation of Cost and Effort (A manager's Digest) |
DEC 1982 |
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| Authors:
Charles James Pierce Jr.; Rebecca Louise Wagner; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This research focuses on the principles upon which models have been, and may be, constructed for estimating cost and effort in software development projects. A definition of and factors influencing software engineering economics is presented. The major phases and activities of the software lifecycle are described. Effort, time and cost estimation is analyzed. A presentation is then given of some widely used models for estimating cost and effort. Critical factors ... |
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| Navy Procedures Used in Awarding Solicitation Number 62474-82-R-0051 at the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California |
12 NOV 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC PROCUREMENT LOGISTICS AND READINESS DIV
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| NWC prepared its cost estimate to perform the support services in- house and had the estimate reviewed and certified by the Naval Audit Service. Bids were opened on June 29, 1982. NWC announced that based on a cost comparison the in-house cost to perform family housing maintenance, supply operations and warehousing, and vehicle operations and maintenance functions was about $2.8 million less than the cost of contracting. Pan Am World ... |
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| Army Ground Combat Modernization for the 1980s: Potential Costs and Effects for NATO |
NOV 1982 |
98 pages |
| Authors:
Nora Slatkin; Bill Myers; Johanna Zacharias; Joel Slackman; Julie Carr; Bonita J. Dombey; III Glennan T. K.; Jr. Mayer John D.; Edward A. Swoboda; Richard R. Mudge; CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE (U S CONGRESS) WASHINGTON DC
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| The Warsaw Pact alliance, the principal opponent confronting NATO, has recently made significant gains in conventional ground combat weaponry, and evidence suggests these advances will continue throughout this decade. In response to the growth of the perceived Warsaw Pact threat, all member nations of NATO have committed themselves to programs that would upgrade their own non-nuclear capabilities. Provisions of a NATO agreement signed in 1977 stipulate that each member nation ... |
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| A Mission-Area Planning Cost System, |
NOV 1982 |
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| Authors:
Robert M. Berg; Stanley F. Smith; BETAC CORP ARLINGTON VA
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| The thrust of the work reported here has been to assess the feasibility of a common, mission-area-oriented program structure and an associated planning cost system that would allow affordability assessments of the OSD and service plans in the FYDP out years and over the Extended Planning Annex (EPA) years. |
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| Development and Production Cost Estimating Relationships for Aircraft Turbine Engines |
OCT 1982 |
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| Authors:
J. L. Birkler; J. B. Garfinkle; K. E. Marks; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| This document describes a recent study of cost estimating relationships for new military aircraft turbine engine development and production programs. It presents equations for estimating development and production costs and time of arrival for U.S. military turbojet and turbofan engines. The study derives new cost estimating relationships from an expanded data base and uses new diagnostic statistics to screen the relationships and to evaluate the characteristics of the preferred set. ... |
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| An Investigation of Changes in Direct Labor Requirements Resulting from Changes in A-10 Aircraft Production Rate |
SEP 1982 |
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| Authors:
Philip E. Bourgoine Jr.; Kathy R. Collins; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS
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| The addition of the production rate variable to the standard learning curve model has been studied extensively, and has been validated for use in estimating direct labor requirements for airframes, avionics equipment, aircraft engines, and missiles. This research set out to determine if the production rate model is valid for modern aircraft production using data obtained from the A-10 aircraft program. The results of the research indicated that the model ... |
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| Airframe RDT&E Cost Estimating: A Justification for and Development of Unique Cost Estimating Relationships According to Aircraft Type |
SEP 1982 |
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| Authors:
Charles L. Beck Jr.; Dennis L. Pfeil; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS
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| Airframe RDT&E costs are invariably predicted by utilizing one general cost estimating relationship (CER) regardless of aircraft type(fighter, attack, or bomber/cargo). This practice results in inconsistent and often very significant inaccuracies in predicting weapon system development costs which may affect subsequent program funding. This thesis examines the utility of a unique CER for each aircraft type to be used for estimating airframe development costs. The methodology consisted of factor analysis ... |
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