Navy Contracting: Cost Overruns and Claims Potential on Navy Shipbuilding Contracts

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Abstract:

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed 22 selected Navy shipbuilding contracts to determine the effects of increased competition, focusing on: (1) whether the Navy can execute the contracts within the funding appropriated; (2) the status of current and future claims against the government; (3) the actions that the Navy is taking to address current and anticipated claims; and (4) whether current staffing levels are providing effective contract oversight.

Author(s):
Conahan, Frank C.
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Technical Report
Publication Date:
1987 Oct 16
Pagination:
20

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
contracts, incentive contracts, navy, contractors, cost overruns, shipbuilding, united states, business administration, contract administration, governments, lessons learned, procurement, ships, shipyards, acquisition, boats, industrial mobilization
Keyword(s):
Competitive procurement, Construction contracts, Contractor payments, Shipbuilding industry
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering
Creation Date:
2021 Nov 29
Update Date:
2022 Jan 07