Defense Acquisitions
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Defense Acquisitions: Navy Faces Challenges Constructing the Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford within Budget
Defense Acquisitions: Navy Faces Challenges Constructing the Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford within Budget
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Defense Acquisitions: DoD Needs to Reassess Joint Cruise Missile Costs Before Starting New Production Phase
Defense Acquisitions: DoD Needs to Reassess Joint Cruise Missile Costs Before Starting New Production Phase
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Defense Acquisitions: Applications of Lessons Learned and Best Practices in the Presidential Helicopter Program
By Michael SullivanThe Nunn-McCurdy breach experienced by the VH-71 program was estimated to represent program acquisition unit cost (PAUC) growth of more than 50 percent above the original acquisition program baseline—a level that would have required ...
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Defense Acquisitions: Issues Concerning Airlift and Tanker Programs
By Michael J. Sullivan, William M. Solis... have been reduced from 434 units to 268 units— nearly doubling the program acquisition unit costs since December 2005 . The program recently notified Congress of a critical Nunn - McCurdy breach concerning its unit cost increases .
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Defense Acquisitions: DoD Needs to Develop Performance Criteria to Gauge Impact of Reform Act Changes and Address Workforce Issues
By Michael J. SullivanIf certain cost thresholds are exceeded (known as unit cost or Nunn-McCurdy breaches), DOD is required to report to Congress and, in certain circumstances, certify the program to Congress. 2 Pub. L. No. 111-23.
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Defense Acquisitions: Department of Defense Actions on Program Manager Empowerment and Accountability
Defense Acquisitions: Department of Defense Actions on Program Manager Empowerment and Accountability
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Defense Acquisitions: Opportunities Exist to Position Army¿s Ground Force Modernization Efforts for Success
By Michael J. SullivanSince 2003, the Future Combat System (FCS) program has been the centerpiece of the Army¿s efforts to transition to a lighter, more agile, and more capable combat force.
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Defense Acquisitions: Opportunities Exist to Achieve Greater Commonality and Efficiencies Among Unmanned Aircraft Systems
By Michael J. SullivanFrom 2008 through 2013, the DoD plans to invest over $16 billion to develop and procure additional unmanned aircraft systems.
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Defense Acquisitions: Assessments Needed to Address V-22 Aircraft Operational and Cost Concerns to Define Future Investments
By Michael J. SullivanSullivan reviewed: (1) current MV-22 operations in Iraq; (2) strengths and deficiencies in terms of the capabilities expected of the V-22; and (3) past, current, and future costs. Includes recommend. Illus.
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Defense Acquisitions: Many Analyses of Alternatives Have Not Provided a Robust Assessment of Weapon Systems Options
By Michael J. SullivanThis report reviews DoD's Analysis of Alternatives (AOA) process -- intended to assess the operational effectiveness, costs, and risks of alternative weapon system solutions.
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Defense Acquisitions: Issues to be Considered as DoD Modernizes Its Fleet of Tactical Wheeled Vehicles
By Michael J. SullivanIncludes recommendations. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.
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Defense Acquisitions: Strong Leadership Is Key to Planning and Executing Stable Weapon Programs
By Michael J. SullivanThis report focuses on: (1) identifying weapon programs that are achieving good outcomes; (2) the factors that enable some programs to succeed; and (3) lessons to be learned from these programs to guide implementation of recent reforms.
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Defense Acquisitions: Key Questions Confront the Army’s Ground Force Modernization Initiatives
Defense Acquisitions: Key Questions Confront the Army’s Ground Force Modernization Initiatives
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Defense Acquisitions: DOD Efforts to Adopt Open Systems for Its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Have Progressed Slowly
By Michael J. SullivanFigures. This is a print on demand report.
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Defense Acquisitions: Better Approach Needed to Account for Number, Cost, and Performance of Non-Major Programs
By Michael J. SullivanTables and figures. This is a print on demand report.
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Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs
By Michael J. SullivanThis is an annual assessment of Department of Defense (DOD) weapon system acquisitions, an area that has been on GAO’s high-risk list for more than 20 years.
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Defense Acquisitions: Opportunities Exist to Improve DoD’s Oversight of Power Source Investments
By Michael J. SullivanMichael J. Sullivan. Appendix IV: A GAOContactandStaffcknowledgments Appendix IV: GAO Contact and Staff Acknowledgments Michael J. Sullivan, (202) 512-4841 or ...
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Defense Acquisitions: A Knowledge-Based Funding Approach Could Improve Major Weapon System Program Outcomes
By Michael J. SullivanA Knowledge-Based Funding Approach Could Improve Major Weapon System Program Outcomes Michael J. Sullivan. cites, including “incomplete, error-full, or volatile requirements or program specification” and “engineering change proposals.
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Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Is a Critical Juncture for the Army¿s Future Combat System
By Paul L. FrancisThe Army has started a process to spin out selected FCS technologies and systems to current Army forces. ... The Army also has general plans for a second and third round of spin outs but, according to Army officials, has not funded them ...
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Defense Acquisitions: Strong Leadership Is Key to Planning and Executing Stable Weapon Programs
By United States Government Accountability OfficeDefense Acquisitions: Strong Leadership Is Key to Planning and Executing Stable Weapon Programs