Software Acquisition: A Comparison of DoD and Commercial Practices

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Abstract:

This paper will compare best commercial practice with the current Department of Defense DoD processes for acquiring software and to recommended some steps that can be taken to streamline DoD software acquisitions to minimize overall life-cycle costs.

Author(s):
Ferguson, Jack R. ; Deriso, Michael E.
Author Organization(s):
CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INST
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA286506
Pagination:
0022

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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
Report Number(s):
CMU/SEI-94-SR-9
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-90-C-0003
Monitor Series:
ESC/MA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.1_Manage Risk; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_2.3_Processing and Exploitation; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, *METHODOLOGY, *MILITARY PROCUREMENT, *INDUSTRIAL PROCUREMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, COMPARISON, LIFE CYCLE COSTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Computer Programming and Software, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
COTS(COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF)
Report Date:
1994 Oct 01