Space Station: Resolving Conflict over Integration Contractor's Role. BriefingReport to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives

摘要

NASA and Grumman's working relationship has been turbulent over much of thecontract period primarily because of (1) NASA's belief that Grumman did not quickly change its role from a program support contractor to an engineering and integration contractor when asked to do so and (2) Grumman's belief that NASA's failure to resolve issues stemming from the changes in its organization following the Challenger accident had adversely affected Grumman's ability to quickly step up to the program integration role. NASA's concern with Grumman's program management became so acute by early 1990 that the Fee Determination Official significantly reduced Grumman's award fee. Since that time, NASA and Grumman have made progress in redefining Grumman's role as the engineering and integration contractor. Both parties currently believe they have a mutual understanding of their roles and that there are no barriers to the contractor fully performing in that capacity.