Policy Issues and Challenges for Interagency Space System Acquisition
Dana J. Johnson; Gregory H. Hilgenberg; Liam Sarsfield
RAND
2001
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This report examines five ways to conduct space system acquisition in an interagency setting: executing agent; system integrator; independent agent; confederation; and joint programme office. It analyzes key elements inherent to interagency acquisition, including acquisition complexity, programme management, programme control, requirements management, funding stability, customer responsiveness, cultural alignment, and staffing.