On the feasibility of creating a comparable database for nonrecurring cost analysis under dual source competition
By: Dan C. Boger and Shu S. Liao
Contributors: Liao, Shu S.; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of Administrative Sciences
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 31
Subjects: SYSTEMS ENGINEERING; COST MODELS; DATA BASES
Other titles: NPS-54-87-004.
Description: This study examines the nature of nonrecurring cost items and develops systematic procedures for the government and contractors to follow in order to generate a database of  nonrecurring costs which is both consistent and comparable. The objective was to develop a method for generating an analyzable set of data for parametric estimation of nonrecurring costs. Cost elements were analyzed and their cost drives were identified.
Notes: Cover title.

"NPS-54-87-004."

"May 1987."

AD A183 075.

Includes bibliographical references.

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