Date of Award
3-2003
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Department of Systems Engineering and Management
First Advisor
Michael A. Greiner, PhD
Abstract
This thesis examines the impact of acquisition reform initiatives implemented since 1993 on contract cost performance. Many initiatives implemented during the 1990s focused on saving the government money in procuring weapon systems. For decades, cost overruns have plagued Department of Defense weapons systems development and procurement costing the government money. The passage of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) of 1994 and the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, marked significant congressional action on aiding the Department of Defense develop and procure systems cheaper. Conclusions drawn in this thesis may aid leadership in supporting current initiatives and drafting new changes.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-GCA-ENV-03-03
DTIC Accession Number
ADA414994
Recommended Citation
Holbrook, Mark A., "An Analysis of the Implementation of Acquisition Reform Initiatives and Contract Cost Variance" (2003). Theses and Dissertations. 4186.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/4186