Coast Guard: Action Needed As Approved Deepwater Program Remains Unachievable

The Deepwater Program includes efforts to build or modernize ships and aircraft, including supporting capabilities. In 2007, the Coast Guard took over the systems integrator role from Integrated Coast Guard Systems (ICGS) and established a $24.2 billion program baseline which included schedule and p...

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Main Authors: Hutton, John P, Mackin,, Michele, Traci, Molly, Carrigg, William, Derricotte, Tisha, Echard, Jennifer, Fish, Laurier, Gomez, Carlos, Hassinger, Kristine, Lee, Jason, Richey, Karen, Wilson, Rebecca
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
ACCOUNTABILITY
Aircraft
BASE LINES
COAST GUARD
COST ESTIMATES
COSTS
DEEP WATER
DEEPWATER PROGRAM
DOCUMENTS
Economics and Cost Analysis
GAO REPORTS
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
Marine Engineering
Military Forces and Organizations
PARAMETERS
SCHEDULING
SHIPS
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Summary:The Deepwater Program includes efforts to build or modernize ships and aircraft, including supporting capabilities. In 2007, the Coast Guard took over the systems integrator role from Integrated Coast Guard Systems (ICGS) and established a $24.2 billion program baseline which included schedule and performance parameters. Last year, GAO reported that Deepwater had exceeded cost and schedule parameters, and recommended a comprehensive study to assess the mix of assets needed in a cost-constrained environment given the approved baseline was no longer feasible. GAO assessed the (1) extent to which the program is exceeding the 2007 baseline and credibility of selected cost estimates and schedules; (2) execution, design, and testing of assets; and (3) Coast Guard's efforts to conduct a fleet mix analysis. GAO reviewed key Coast Guard documents and applied criteria from GAO's cost guide. Report to Congressional Committees.