The effects of policy guidance emphasizing the use of parametric methods in cost estimating
By: James K. Patton
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 278
Description: This study examines the potential impacts of the DoD emphasizing the use of parametric cost estimating methods or techniques in the acquisition process. As one of many initiatives to improve the DoD acquisition process through use of commercial practices, parametric cost estimating has the potential to be helpful in many applications for which it had never      before been considered. This study, conducted through a questionnaire, personal interviews      and a review of recently released publications from the DoD Joint Government/ Industry Initiative, identifies areas of interest for those anticipating using parametric cost estimating      methods and techniques. These areas include the Program Definition & Risk Reduction and      Engineering & Manufacturing Development phases of program management as well as for      many pre-award contract actions. The data from this thesis show that the majority of the personnel in the DoD acquisition community believe that parametric cost estimating methods can be used effectively in those areas. The data also show that the methods also may have applications in the Production, Fielding/Deployment & Operational Support phase of program management and post-award contract actions such as negotiating changes, forward pricing rate agreements, or analyzing claims.
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Dan C. Boger, David V. Lamm.

"December 1996."

Thesis (M.S. in Management) Naval Postgraduate School, December 1996.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-276)

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