Accession Number:

ADA061002

Title:

A Comparative History of Alternative Ship Procurement Policies

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV WASHINGTON DC PROGRAM IN LOGISTICS

Personal Author(s):

• Argersinger, Jo Ann

Report Date:

1978-05-18

Pagination or Media Count:

23.0

Abstract:

This study provides a survey of major trends in shipbuilding procurement since the early 1950s, noting the persistence of certain problems and analyzing the adequacy of explanations for such problems. Particular attention is given to the systems DDG-2 and DE-1052 and the types of procurement that they represented in the 1950s and 1960s, respectively. Formally advertised and negotiated approaches to procurement are evaluated in light of a quantitative study made on these systems. It is shown, for example, that formal advertisement at least for the DE-1052 did not result in unusually low profilt margins in builders bids, as has been traditionally assumed. Finally, suggestions are offered about procurement regulations and Navy - industry relations and objectives. Author

Descriptors:

• *SHIPBUILDING
• *NAVAL PROCUREMENT
• POLICIES
• CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
• HISTORY
• FRIGATES
• REGULATIONS
• CONTRACT PROPOSALS
• PROFITS
• INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
• GUIDED MISSILE SHIPS
• DESTROYERS
• DESTROYER ESCORTS

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE