Analysis of Factors Affecting the Electronic Delivery of Contractor Data.

摘要

This research was performed to explore the extent that electronic delivery of data is being used within the Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD) and the Human System Division (HSD). Surveys were administered to acquisition personnel at ASD and HSD to determine the data management and computer training that they have received, the computer resources available to them and whether or not these individuals are working on programs that require the electronic delivery of data. Additionally, a telephone interview was conducted with the points of contact for 109 contracts awarded within ASD from Oct 89 to May 91 to determine electronic data delivery usage on current contracts. The results indicate that 59% of the individuals are trained in data management, and only 29% were able to successfully choose the correct DoDI 5000.2 requirement concerning the digital delivery of data. Of the 109 contracts reviewed, less than 10% were using electronic delivery of contractor data. The most common barriers to digital delivery of data mentioned by respondents included lack of guidance, resources, and training as well as having to work with small businesses. Almost 12% of the respondents stated that future contracts will require the electronic delivery of data.