Download or read book Integrity of Department of Defense Acquisition System and Its Impact on U S National Security written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on Investigations and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Integrity of Department of Defense Acquisition System and Its Impact on U S National Security written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Integrity of Department of Defense Acquisition System and Its Impact on U S National Security written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Integrity of Department of Defense Acquisition System and Its Impact on U S National Security Hearings before the full committee and the Acquisition Policy Panel written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Integrity of Department of Defense Acquisition System and Its Impact on U S National Security written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Integrity of Department of Defense Acquisition System and Its Impact on U S National Security written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Errata Integrity of Department of Defense Acquisition System and Its Impact on U S National Security written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Creating a DoD Strategic Acquisition Platform written by Ronald Kerber and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. must be prepared to respond to a broad set of national security missions, both at home and abroad. Yet many deficiencies exist in defense capabilities need to support these missions -- systems are aging and technologies are becoming obsolete. Fixing the DoD acquisition process is a critical national security issue -- requiring the attention of the Sec. of Defense. DoD needs a strategic acquisition platform to guide the process of equipping its forces with the right materiel to support mission needs in an expeditious, cost-effective manner. The incoming leadership must address this concern among its top priorities, as the nation¿s military prowess depends on it. This report offers recommendations for rebuilding the defense acquisition process.

Download or read book Briefing on Commercial and Department of Defense Space System Requirements and Acquisition Practices written by Cristina T. Chaplain and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The DoD has had long-standing difficulties developing and delivering space systems on time and within budget. Attempts to reform DoD space acquisitions in the past have sought to leverage commercial approaches or rely more on the commercial sector to meet DoD needs. This report examined the following questions: (1) What are the differences between commercial and national security space system missions, requirements, and technology development? (2) What acquisition practices adopted by commercial co¿s. could be used for national security space system acquisitions? (3) Which acquisition practices adopted by commercial co¿s. may not be readily adaptable for national security space system acquisitions? Charts and tables.

Download or read book Defense acquisition improved program outcomes are possible written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are pleased to be here today to discuss issues facing the Department of Defense (DOD) in its acquisition of weapon systems, related spare parts, and other goods and services. In response to the many changes that have been witnessed in the defense acquisition environment over the last few years, DOD has begun broad-based changes to its acquisition and contracting processes. However, weapon programs continue to have questionable requirements; unrealistic cost, schedule, and performance estimates; and strategies that begin production before adequate testing has been completed. This discussion of acquisition issues is well-timed, as DOD implements plans to increase its procurement budget to $60 billion in fiscal year 2001-a 40-percent increase over last fiscal year's budget. My testimony focuses on a different approach to improving weapon acquisition outcomes based on best commercial practices and an understanding of the acquisition culture. My testimony also includes some observations on (1) DOD'S management of its acquisition workforce and organization, (2) DOD'S experience with commercial pricing of spare parts, (3) the effectiveness of DOD'S mentor-protege pilot program, and (4) federal agencies' use of multiple award task- and delivery-order contracts.

Download or read book The Process and Politics of Defense Acquisition written by David S. Sorenson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States government invests billions each year on equipping armed forces with the most advanced military equipment. The root of the American defense acquisition system is driven by a combination of national interests and domestic political requirements. While fundamentally the defense acquisition system has produced results for the United States military, improvements are needed in order to continue to move forward in advancing military tactics and technology. Exploring both the systemic and political levels of the system, Sorenson argues that the United States will fall behind if the current defense acquisition system is not reformed. This book brings together elements of this complicated system, such as national security requirements, and the changes that are needed in both the structural and political pillars. A combination of political interests and the needs of the military, serviced by an ever-shrinking defense industry, make a genuine acquisition reform even more difficult, resulting in reform that is more symbolic than genuine.

Download or read book Are Law and Policy Clear and Consistent written by Daniel Gonzales and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The roles and responsibilities of defense acquisition officers and Department of Defense (DoD) chief information officers are governed by U.S. laws and specified in more detail by a growing and complex body of DoD policy. The authors identify policy governing the design, acquisition, and integration of information technology (IT) and national security systems (NSS) that could lead to potential conflicts among these executives when they exercise their duties in the defense acquisition system. They examine the sources of these conflicts, and find that conflicts in the DoD acquisition process have occurred in the areas of setting IT standards and developing an IT architecture. Recent changes in DoD policy have reduced the potential for conflict in IT architecture development; however, the potential for conflict remains in the DoD standard-setting process. The authors recommend changes to DoD policy that can resolve these conflicts. --From publisher description.

Download or read book Providing the Means of War written by and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2005 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Department of Defense Instruction Dodi 5000 02 written by United States Government US Department of Defense and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-03 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication, Department of Defense Instruction DoDI 5000.02 The Operation of the Defense Acquisition System January 2015 Incorporating Change 1, Effective January 26, 2017, provides the policies and principles that govern the defense acquisition system and forms the foundation for all DoD programs that include weapon systems, services, and Automated Information Systems (AIS). It establishes a Management Framework for translating user needs and technology opportunities into stable, affordable and well-managed acquisition programs. The instruction also identifies the specific statutory and regulatory reports and other information requirements for each Milestone and Decision Point. The Defense Acquisition System exists to manage the nation's investments in technologies, programs, and product support necessary to achieve the National Security Strategy and support the United States Armed Forces. Our investment strategy is designed to support not only today's force, but also the next force, and future forces. This is the complete Department of Defense Instruction DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Defense Acquisition System as updated on January 26th, 2017.

Download or read book Department of Defense Instruction Dodi 5000 02 the Operation of the Defense Acquisition System January 2015 written by United States Government Us Army and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication, Department of Defense Instruction DoDI 5000.02 The Operation of the Defense Acquisition System January 2015, provides the policies and principles that govern the defense acquisition system and forms the foundation for all DoD programs that include weapon systems, services, and Automated Information Systems (AIS). It establishes a Management Framework for translating user needs and technology opportunities into stable, affordable and well-managed acquisition programs. The instruction also identifies the specific statutory and regulatory reports and other information requirements for each Milestone and Decision Point. The Defense Acquisition System exists to manage the nation's investments in technologies, programs, and product support necessary to achieve the National Security Strategy and support the United States Armed Forces. Our investment strategy is designed to support not only today's force, but also the next force, and future forces. This is the complete Department of Defense Instruction DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Defense Acquisition System issued January 7th, 2015.

Download or read book Enforcement of the revolving Door Laws written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on Investigations and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Defense Acquisition Reform written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The end of the Cold War and its impact on defense spending has created a strong need to reform Department of Defense's (DOD) acquisition system. With procurement spending down, DOD expects to depend on savings from acquisition reform to help finance future force modernization. Policymakers believe that DOD should use more commercial products because, in many instances, they cost less and their quality is comparable to products built according to DOD military specifications. Many such reform proposals are based on recognition that DOD regulatory barriers and a Cold War acquisition "culture" have inhibited the introduction of commercial products. The need to encourage greater interaction between the defense and commercial industries is considered vital to keeping U.S. military technology the best in the world -- a major objective of U.S. defense policy. Many high-technology commercial products (e.g., electronics) are state-of-the-art and changing so fast that DOD's military specifications, or "milspecs." system cannot keep pace. Congress has passed several important reforms, among them the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994, Federal Acquisition Reform Act of 1996, Defense Reform Act of 1997, and the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998. DOD has lowered or abolished regulatory barriers; experts agree, however, that more work is required to make the system responsive to U.S. defense needs. Restructuring DOD's Acquisition Organization. Enacted reforms will mean greater freedom to innovate, make quicker decisions, and improve DOD program development -- running DOD more like a private sector operation. At issue is just how to change DOD personnel management policies, and introduce DOD's acquisition reform initiatives to the private sector. Privatizing DOD's Functions Through Outsourcing. Although DOD had begun outsourcing some functions, expanding its use has been a major goal. Success stories and studies estimated that outsourcing could reduce costs and increase efficiency. Basic questions include (1) how much can be saved over the long-term and how will savings be measured; (2) can DOD's structure effectively manage the new outsourcing proposals; (3) do outsourcing proposals go beyond the "proper" limits of DOD's mission to protect U.S. national security; and (4) can outsourcing harm DOD's military readiness or war-fighting capability? Oversight of Reform Initiatives. Congress will continue to exercise a strong oversight role because of its longtime interest in streamlining DOD's acquisition processes. Its attention will be directed at several congressionally mandated DOD reports on acquisition reform issued in 1996. Important topics will include how DOD is streamlining and restructuring its acquisition processes, practices and infrastructure; increasing efficiencies in acquiring defense maintenance and repair services; and outsourcing DOD support functions that are considered commercial in nature. Congress will rely on the recommendations of several reports, including the Task Force on Defense Reform, Defense Science Board Task Force on Procurement Reform, and the Section 912 (c) report on streamlining acquisition processes, workforce and infrastructure.