Applying commercial processes to defense acquisition

As the traditional defense industrial base decreases in both size and capability, the Department of Defense (DOD) must increasingly turn to the commercial sector to meet its future security requirements. For various reasons, many dual-use firms are reluctant to do business with the DOD. A world-clas...

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Published in:National contract management journal (1979) 1997-01, Vol.28 (1), p.11
Main Authors: Kinsella, Mary E, Heberling, Michael E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assembly lines
Best practice
Cost control
Defense contracts
Defense spending
Flexible manufacturing systems
Government contracts
Government purchasing
Laboratories
Lean manufacturing
Legislation
Military bases
Military weapons
Private sector
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Summary:As the traditional defense industrial base decreases in both size and capability, the Department of Defense (DOD) must increasingly turn to the commercial sector to meet its future security requirements. For various reasons, many dual-use firms are reluctant to do business with the DOD. A world-class manufacturer can produce electronic modules similar to those required by the military using a relatively simple contract. An industrial base pilot (IBP) program administered by the manufacturing Technology Directorate of the US Air Force Wright Laboratory directly addresses the issues associated with integrated manufacturing. The objective of the Military Products From Commercial Lines IBP is to demonstrate the production of military components on a commercial line at lower cost (30% to 50% below military base line) and at comparable quality to those produced on a dedicated military line. The IBP will employ a commercial automotive manufacturing line to produce demonstration electronic modules compatible with both the USAF F-22 Advanced Tactical Fighter and the Army RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter.
ISSN:1045-1668