Cost analysis for dual source weapon procurement
By: by Willis R. Greer, Jr. and Shu S. Liao
Contributors: Liao, Shu S.; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1983
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 134
Subjects: Costs; Procurement; Weapons systems; Letting of Contracts; Defense contracts; Competition; Armed Forces
Other titles: NPS-54-83-011.
Description: It is widely held that competition can produce savings in the acquisition cost of weapon systems. However, a recent study of seven programs shows only three generated sufficient savings to offset the investments required to obtain them. Our study finds that the savings depends on how 'hungry' producers are. When a loss has resulted, capacity utilization has been above 80%
Notes: "NPS-54-83-011."

"October 1983."

Prepared for: Chief of Naval Research, Arlington, Virginia 22217.

Includes bibliographic references (p.Refer. 1- Refer. 5)

"Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited."

Technical report; 1983.

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