Procurement support at the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California
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Authors
Chalupsky, Raymond J.
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DeMayo, Peter
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1974-03
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en_US
Abstract
Research and Development is a unique process which seeks to develop
the necessary technological base in order to provide the Navy with high
quality weaponry in a timely manner at reasonable cost. An integral part
of this process is the system of Navy Laboratories which pursue knowledge
in a three-dimensional matrix of technologies, platforms and warfare areas.
The method which supports this effort in obtaining the assistance of
commercial entities may be impeding the efficiency of Navy Laboratories
by requiring centralized procurement support for low-dollar requirements
while procurement personnel in the laboratories are underutilized.
This thesis examines the procurement support system for the Naval
Weapons Center China Lake, California, which is the largest Navy Laboratory.
The principal focus is on the procurement lead times and the degree of
skill utilization as perceived by the personnel at NWC.
A new approach to granting purchase authority is proposed which would
recognize the uniqueness of the Research and Development process and the
need to enrich procurement jobs through judicious delegation of purchase
authority and responsibility.
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Management
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.