Energy as a factor in the acquisition of major weapon systems.

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Authors
McKenzie, Donald Richard Jr.
Subjects
energy conservation
energy efficiency
procurement
acquisition
weapon systems
life cycle costing
energy efficiency standards
energy conservation acquisition strategies
energy conservation management programs
energy crisis contingency planning
specifications
value incentive clauses
profit
Advisors
Lamm, David V.
Date of Issue
1980-09
Date
September 1980
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The focus of this research was to examine several critical factors attendent to the issues of energy conservation and efficiency in major systems acquisition as viewed by the U.S. Defense Aerospace Industry. These factors include energy conservation acquisition strategies, management programs and contingency plans. The research objectives were (1) to investigate how the Department of Defense (DOD) motivates Industry to conserve energy, (2) to examine Industry's views for conserving energy in the acquisition process and (3) to provide recommendations based upon Industry's views. The results of the research indicate that selected acquisition concepts such as Life Cycle Costing, Value Incentive Clauses, Specifications and Profit, in addition to management programs and contingency plans, can effectively motivate Industry to conserve energy. The study's major contribution is that it presents the candid views of Industry for DOD consideration. Recommendations are presented to increase DOD's emphasis and support of energy conservation and efficiency in the acquisition process.
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Administrative Sciences
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.
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