Application Of Design-To-Cost Concept To Major Weapon System Acquisitions

PSAD-75-91 Published: Jun 23, 1975. Publicly Released: Jun 23, 1975.

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GAO reviewed the application of the design-to-cost concept to major weapon system acquisitions in the Department of Defense (DOD).

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