Comparison of the Shipboard Intermediate Range Combat System with the Acquisition Plan Recommended by the Commission on Government Procurement

The Commission on Government Procurement recommended a new plan for acquiring major weapons systems and other major systems which has become the basis for a revised policy in procurement for all executive agencies. One program which the Department of Defense suggested came close to the recommended procedures is the Shipboard Intermediate Range Combat System, which has an estimated development cost of about $500 million.

To date, work on the System represents an important advancement in implementing the Commission's recommendations. Generally, this work is consistent with the Commission's intent, except that: cost goals have not been established as the Commission envisioned; restrictions have precluded or limited the participation of "smaller" companies; and only three alternative system concepts are being defined, because of limitations on funding and personnel. The Navy's planned approach, however, does not provide the extent of competition the Commission desired.

Recommendations

Our recommendations from this work are listed below with a Contact for more information. Status will change from "In process" to "Open," "Closed - implemented," or "Closed - not implemented" based on our follow up work.

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