Air Force ADP: Depot Maintenance System Development Risks Are High
IMTEC-90-46
Published: May 25, 1990. Publicly Released: Jun 26, 1990.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Air Force Logistics Command's (AFLC) attempt to develop the Depot Maintenance Management Information System (DMMIS), focusing on whether: (1) the adaptation of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) software would be compatible with DMMIS operations; (2) AFLC acquisition cost estimates were reasonable; and (3) AFLC could meet its development schedule.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | To address issues raised in this report, the Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Air Force to complete the prototype system at the Ogden Industrial Products and Landing Gear Division before committing resources to develop DMMIS at other product divisions. |
Closed – Implemented
In its October 1990 milestone II oversight review, Defense directed the Air Force not to deploy the system to sites other than Ogden until a milestone III oversight review is successfully completed.
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| Department of Defense | To address issues raised in this report, the Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Air Force to restructure the DMMIS schedule and cost estimates to reflect this change in development strategy. |
Closed – Implemented
Defense concurred with this recommendation and will submit a revised cost and schedule estimate prior to the milestone III oversight review, currently scheduled for late 1991.
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| Department of Defense | To address issues raised in this report, the Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Air Force to ensure management continuity for the DMMIS program. |
Closed – Implemented
Defense agreed to make every effort to maintain management continuity within the bounds of the military rotation policy. It indicated that, as a civilian, the deputy program manager provides continuity.
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IT acquisitionsAir Force procurementSoftwareCost analysisEquipment maintenanceManagement information systemsMilitary materielSystems designMilitary forcesDepot maintenance