Naval Ship Procurement Process Study

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Abstract:

The diversion of Navy and shipbuilder energies to the analysis and pursuit of claims became a significant factor in the Navys management planning, organization, and budgeting for ship acquisitions, and has drained the valuable managerial time and attention of the Navy and the shipbuilders away from the problems attendant to construction of Navy ships. In addition, the public acrimony and disputes between the Navy and its shipbuilders raised serious questions about the credibility of both sides in the ship acquisition process. The settlement agreements with General DynamicsElectric Boat and with Litton IndustriesIngalls in June 1978 are major steps toward the reestablishment of normal business relations. This report examines the crucial elements of these problems in detail and presents the conclusions of the study team regarding changes to the ship acquisition process that will minimize the probability of claims in the future.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS) WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0325

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
OASN(M/RA)
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*NAVAL VESSELS, *SHIPBUILDING, *NAVAL PROCUREMENT, EMPLOYMENT, NAVAL BUDGETS, INFLATION(ECONOMICS), WORKLOAD, PROFITS, SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT, SHIPYARDS, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, ACQUISITION, RISK, NAVAL PLANNING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Marine Engineering
Keyword(s):
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Report Date:
1978 Jul 01