An Analysis of Factors which Should be Considered in Developing Reprocurement Data Requirements

摘要

The objectives of this research were to analyze whether the need for reprocurement data in weapon systems under development can be determined by the Annual Usage Rate (AUR) of items in existing weapon systems, and if the Item Category (defined as the first two digits of the Federal Stock Number), Item Price, and/or Actual Method of Procurement can be used to indicate AUR. Case analyses were conducted utilizing stratified random samples of items in the KC-135, F-4, and A-7 aircraft. Results of a previous C-130 case analysis were also used. Relationships between AUR and each variable were established. Tests were performed to determine if Item Categories experienced the same AUR on all weapon systems. Item Category was determined to be the most powerful indicator of AUR and the need for reprocurement data within similar types of weapon systems. (Author)