Procuring Contracting Officer's Guide to Cost/Schedule Control Systems Criteria (C/SCSC).

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Abstract:

This research examined the procuring contracting officers PCO role in implementing and administering CostSchedule Control Systems Criteria CSCSC within the Department of Defense. The purpose of this study was to develop a practical guide to CSCSC for the PCO to use as a ready reference while on the job or in a training environment. As such, some germane topics addressed in this thesis include objectives of CSCSC, CSCSC related items of DOD solicitations, evaluation of the contractors CSCSC plan or program during source selection, CSCSC validation and compliance reviews, application of cost and schedule performance data, and current initiatives for improvement of CSCSC. The underlying goals of this thesis was to make the PCO aware of the importance of reliable cost and schedule performance data to the success of a major acquisition program, and the vital role that she plays in assuring that the contractors integrated management system generates it.

Author(s):
Lee, Tae H.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0116

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_4.5.3_Program Management; JCA_4.5.2_Contractor Management; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.5.3_Establish Metrics; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Engineered Resilient Systems
Descriptor(s):
*MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, *MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, *COST ANALYSIS, *MILITARY PROCUREMENT, DATA BASES, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, POLICIES, ACQUISITION, ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION EXCHANGE, COST EFFECTIVENESS, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, ECONOMIC IMPACT, VALIDATION, LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, MILITARY STANDARDS, THESES, SCHEDULING, SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, MILITARY BUDGETS, MILITARY DOWNSIZING, MANAGEMENT BENCHMARKING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Economics and Cost Analysis, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
CSCSC(COST SCHEDULE CONTROL SYSTEMS CRITERIA)
Report Date:
1996 Jun 01
Creation Date:
1996 Sep 10