Date of Award

9-1993

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to develop a cost estimating model which would allow cost estimators the ability to quickly and accurately estimate the acquisition of Air Force Special Air Mission fleet aircraft. The literature review revealed studies, government contracts, and trade publications which served as source data. This information was supplemented by interviews with acquisition specialists and contractors and incorporated into a database. Several estimating techniques were created and used to estimate the various cost elements. The Commercial Aircraft Integrated Cost Estimating Tool (CAICET) model was then developed to incorporate the estimating techniques with the database. This was accomplished by integrating dialog boxes to access the information and estimate the program acquisition. The CAICET model provides the analyst with the ability to estimate an acquisition program based on a few specific parameters concerning the missionization of the aircraft. These parameters include interior configuration, avionics, mission communications, and self-sufficiency items. Once this information is input, the CAICET model provides the analyst with a real-time estimate in standard AF Form 1537 format.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GCA-LAS-93S-8

DTIC Accession Number

ADA274012

Comments

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Logistics and Acquisitions Management of the Air Force Institute of Technology

The authors' Vita pages are omitted.

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