CHAPTER19
Contracting for Open Systems-BasedDefense Programs
By Rene G. Rendon
DoD weapon system acquisition programs continue to suffer from cost and schedule overruns, as well as operational performance deficiencies (GAO, 2005, November 15). Faced with the challenges of the global war on terrorism and the fiscal battles of budget cuts and resource constraints, DoD is ambitiously trying to improve its weapon system acquisition policies and practices to more effectively and efficiently develop weapon systems with technological superiority and enhanced lethality. One method of effectively and efficiently developing weapon systems with technological superiority and enhanced lethality is using modular open systems in their design and development. ...
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