Accession Number:

ADA399271

Title:

The Commercial Operations and Support Savings Initiative (COSSI) Challenges and Solutions for Success

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

2001-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

15.0

Abstract:

The goals of the Commercial Operational and Support Savings Initiative COSSI are to improve readiness and reduce operations and support OS costs by inserting existing commercial items or technology into military legacy systems. COSSI emphasizes the rapid development of prototypes and fielding of production items based on current commercial technology. The program also implements the goals of the current Administration and the Secretary of Defense. The Commercial Operations and Support Savings Initiative COSSI program was designed to improve readiness and reduce operations and support OS costs by inserting existing commercial items or technology into military legacy systems. COSSI emphasizes the rapid development of prototypes and fielding of production items based on current commercial technology. This handbook will enhance the ability of contracting officers, COSSI program managers and other personnel to optimize program benefits. The handbook does this by clarifying pre-award and post award procedures, summarizing lessons learned from existing programs, and offering practical management reference tools for both civilian contractor and military customer participants who are transitioning COSSI programs from prototype development to production.

Descriptors:

• *OPERATIONAL READINESS
• *COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT
• COMMERCE
• LESSONS LEARNED
• MANAGEMENT
• PRODUCTION
• SKILLS
• CONTRACTORS
• COSTS
• HANDBOOKS
• BENEFITS

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE