Simulation-based Decision Support for Acquisition Policy and Process Design: The Effect of System and Enterprise Characteristics on Acquisition Outcomes
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Authors
Bodner, Doug
Smith, Rob
Rouse, Bill
Subjects
Modeling & Simulation
Decision Support, System Modularity, Production Quantity, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Characteristics
Decision Support, System Modularity, Production Quantity, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Characteristics
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Date of Issue
2009-04-01
Date
01-Apr-09
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Abstract
Effective acquisition programs, in terms of cost and capability outcomes, are increasingly important in today cost-constrained environments. Thus, it is important to have effective decision support for acquisition policy and process design. This paper discusses a simulation-based approach for decision support that facilitates analysis of the effect of system and acquisition enterprise characteristics on acquisition outcomes for different policy and process alternatives (e.g., traditional vs. evolutionary). The particular characteristics studied are system modularity and production quantity, plus enterprise architecture and risk characteristics (i.e., mission risk). The modeling approach and results to date are presented.
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Report
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Proceedings Paper (for Acquisition Research Program)
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Acquisition Management
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NPS-AM-09-034
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Naval Postgraduate School Acquisition Research Program
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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.