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An Operational Utility Assessment: Measuring the Effectiveness of the Joint Concept Technology Demonstration (JCTD), Joint Forces Protection Advance Security System (JFPASS)
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-12-01) McGovern, Mark; Symmes, Joseph; Mayor, Jeffrey D.; Logistics Management (NPS-LM); Acquisition Research Program (ARP); Acquisition Logistics; Graduate Student
Planning modern military operations requires an accurate intelligence assessment of potential threats, combined with a detailed assessment of the physical theater of operations. This information can then be combined with equipment and manpower resources to set up a logistically supportable operation that mitigates as much of the enemy threat as possible. Given such a daunting challenge, military planners often turn to intelligent software agents to support their efforts. The success of the mission often hinges on the accuracy of these plans and the integrity of the security umbrella provided. The purpose of this project is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the Joint Forces Protection Advanced Security System (JFPASS) Joint Concept Technology Demonstration (JCTD) to better meet force-protection needs. It will also address the adaptability of this technology to an ever-changing enemy threat by the use of intelligent software. This project will collect and analyze data pertaining to the research, development, testing, and effectiveness of the JFPASS and develop an operational effectiveness model to quantify overall system performance.
Investigating the Department of Defense's Implementation of Passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2005-12-01) Hernandez, Emeterio V.; Thomas, Christopher A.; Logistics Management (NPS-LM); Acquisition Research Program (ARP); Acquisition Logistics; Graduate Student
The purpose of this research is to investigate the implementation of the DoD's RFID mandate. Our research is based on the conjecture that all technologies emerge through either an explicit or implicit business process. Passive RFID implementation has not been managed strategically by OSD. Our aim is to interview key subject-matter experts from the Office of the Assistant Under Secretary of Defense Supply Chain Integration, Army, Navy, Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency, the DoD''s Office of Logistics Automation Information Technology, the Product Manager Joint-automated Information Technology Office, and members of the Joint Staff Logistics Directorate as to where the implementation progress of RFID within the DoD is being challenged. Based on our findings, we will make recommendations on the most appropriate strategy for managing passive RFID implementation.
Sourcing in the Air Force: An Optimization Approach
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010-02-01) Apte, Aruna; Rendon, Rene G.; Salmeron, Javier; Logistics Management (NPS-LM); Acquisition Research Program (ARP); Contract Management
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) annually procures billions of dollars worth of systems, supplies, and services in support of the national military strategy. Faced with budget cuts and other resource constraints, the DoD must monitor its procurement process to ensure a continuous flow of critical supplies and services. One aspect of current transformation in DoD is the use of a strategic sourcing approach for the procurement of installation-level services. Using the Air Force''s strategic sourcing process as our context, we develop an optimization model for selecting a set of bids among multiple offerors'' proposals for installation services. The selection achieves the most favorable objective based on balancing the confidence performance level in past performance of the offerors and the cost to the Air Force. The research findings based on a realistic scenario demonstrate improvements in both overall performance and cost than the current process
When Disaster Strikes: Is Logistics and Contracting Support Ready?
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2011-09-27) Apte, Aruna; Yoder, E. Cory; Logistics Management (NPS-LM); Acquisition Research Program (ARP); Acquisition Logistics; NPS Faculty
Recent crisis responses, including the Department of Defense (DoD) and the United States (U.S.) integrated response to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Haiti, in which the DoD played a major role, can be examined and analyzed to determine how greater efficiencies and effectiveness may be achieved. Specific examination and analysis of actual logistics and contract capability in real-world response, including the DoDs ability to deliver the right mix of goods and services when and where they are needed given limited resources, can be utilized to create a more robust capability for future events including the ability to react more effectively and efficiently within the constraints of resources such as budget and manpower if contingency contracting is in place. We examine the planning and management of the DoDs logistics and contracting support for contingency, expeditionary, and crisis response, and provide specific recommendations for optimizing response capability for future disaster relief.
An Analysis of the United States Naval Aviation Schedule Removal Component (SRC) Card Process
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010) Staffieri, Anthony; Gray, William; Holsti, Eric; Logistics Management (NPS-LM); Acquisition Research Program (ARP)
A Transactions Cost Economics Approach to Defense Acquisition Management
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2006-12-01) Franck, Raymond (Chip); Dillard, John; Melese, Francois; Logistics Management (NPS-LM); Acquisition Research Program (ARP); Acquisition Logistics; NPS Faculty
This study examines defense acquisition through the new lens of Transaction Cost Economics (TCE). TCE is an emergent field in economics that has multiple applications to defense acquisition practices. TCE''s original focus was to guide ''make-or-buy?'' decisions that define the boundaries of a firm. This study reviews insights afforded by TCE that impact government outsourcing (''buy'' decisions), paying special attention to defense procurement. The study offers a brief synthesis and review of current Defense acquisition practices. The Department of Defense (DoD) is a unique enterprise that relies heavily on outsourcing. Outsourcing transactions are governed using a wide variety of contracts that share risk between the government and the contractor. Cost, schedule, and technical performance are widely accepted as success parameters in public and private transactions. While recently enacted defense acquisition practices address many of the issues raised by TCE, a key concept called ''asset specificity'' seems to have been overlooked. The ''lock-in'' effect achieved by contractors that invest in specific assets, while benefiting the government in the short run, can haunt the government in the long run. The risk is that, after winning a bidding competition, a contractor that invests in specific assets might eventually become a sole supplier that ''holds up'' the government, resulting in higher costs, schedule delays, or disappointing performance. We discuss some new and old solutions to the ''holdup'' problem. We conclude by offering a number of insights for defense acquisition program managers generated by the new perspective of TCE. Whereas there is no universal template for the management and governance of complex and uncertain defense outsourcing relationships, TCE offers a valuable new perspective to improve the design and management of those relationships.
The Evaluation of HOMER as a Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Pre-deployment Tool
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010) Newell, Brandon; Logistics Management (NPS-LM); Acquisition Research Program (ARP)
Process Improvement at the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment (AIMD) at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2006-12-01) Jafar, Eric; Mejos, Terence Noel C.; Yang, Chieh; Logistics Management (NPS-LM); Acquisition Research Program (ARP); Acquisition Logistics; Graduate Student
This project focuses on the J52-P408 engine repair process and the implementation of the ''AIRSpeed'' program at the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI), WA. The project was conducted with the sponsorship and assistance of Program Executive Office Ships (PEO SHIPS) and Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS). The goal of this project is to analyze how the leadership of AIMD incorporated Theory of Constraints (TOC), Just in Time (JIT), Lean, Six-Sigma, and Lean Six-Sigma methodologies in the engine repair process, and examine the effects of its application in relation to repair cycle time and overall readiness level. This report will describe and compare the earlier and the current AIRSpeed engine removal and repair processes, starting from the flight line to the ready for issue (RFI) pool at AIMD. Using simulation modeling tools and private industry production and inventory management philosophies, we will make recommendations for further improvement in the repair process. We will examine how the application of AIRSpeed processes contributes to the mission readiness of the United States Navy and Marine Corps'' fleet of EA-6B Prowler aircraft, while reducing operation and maintenance cost.
Squadron Movements and Associated Transportation Problems: An Inner Look into the Process
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-12-01) Hollis, William J.; Estep, Anthony S.; Walker, Nicholas T.; Logistics Management (NPS-LM); Acquisition Research Program (ARP); Acquisition Logistics; Graduate Student
The purpose of this MBA project is to explore the feasibility of pre-positioning common aviation support equipment onboard aircraft carriers. When called upon to conduct shipboard operations, carrier-based squadrons are currently required to transport their common support equipment between their home station and their assigned aircraft carrier via commercially contracted trucks. The determination of pre-positioning was made by conducting a cost-benefit analysis of purchasing additional support equipment versus the continuation of paying for contracted trucking. Additionally, the project investigates how the transportation funding program could be executed differently to better track funds and to reduce current, questionable and unchallengeable charges. The project shows how proper scheduling of trucks for a carrier offload can prevent detention charges and assist in extending the taxpayer dollars from being used for non-value-added activities.
Analysis of Implementing Lifetime Energy Cost, Including Fully Burdened Cost of Fuel and Energy Footprints of Contractors, as Mandatory Decision Factors in Navy Acquisition
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010) Murphy, Douglas; Wilson, Christopher; Logistics Management (NPS-LM); Acquisition Research Program (ARP)