An Identification and Discussion of Key Success Factors in the Acquisition of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Based Systems - Softcover

Corbett, John F.

 
9781288299416: An Identification and Discussion of Key Success Factors in the Acquisition of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Based Systems
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1288299419 ISBN 13: 9781288299416
Verlag: LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 2012

Inhaltsangabe

The purpose of this research was to explore COTS-based systems as they are acquired by the Air Force. Current guidance related to the acquisition of COTS-based systems is explored. Based upon the literature reviewed, the research targeted the specific area of acquisition plans. A multiple case study of acquisition plans from several COTS-based systems was performed. Current guidance related to acquisition plans has not been specifically tailored to COTS-based systems. The results of the analysis of the COTS-based systems showed that the use total ownership cost (TOC) and cost as an independent variable (CAIV) enabled a system to be highly successful. The use of TOC combined with the use of CAIV in a COTS-based system ensures a system has flexible requirements. This flexibility will lead to maintaining or lowering costs while increasing operational capabilities. Additionally, a plan for upgrades in a COTS-based system, that includes TOC and CAIV, provides for reduced life cycle costs while allowing for system upgrades. It is imperative that any future acquisition guidance related to COTS-based systems includes TOC, CAIV and a plan for upgrades.

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Verlag
LIGHTNING SOURCE INC
Erscheinungsdatum
2012
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1288299419
ISBN 13 
9781288299416
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
92
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