Actions Needed To Reduce Schedule Slippages and Cost Growth on Contracts for Navy Ship Overhauls
PLRD-82-29
Published: Mar 17, 1982. Publicly Released: Apr 01, 1982.
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GAO was requested to evaluate the Navy's system for developing contract work specifications packages and its ship overhaul improvements programs.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to intensify ship maintenance management by concentrating ship maintenance expertise and overhaul responsibilities in managers similar to port engineers. Their responsibilities should include managing the planning and development of cost-effective overhaul work packages. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to intensify ship maintenance management by concentrating ship maintenance expertise and overhaul responsibilities in managers similar to port engineers. Their responsibilities should include making decisions on the scope and need for overhaul contract changes to sustain overhaul cost effectiveness. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to intensify ship maintenance management by concentrating ship maintenance expertise and overhaul responsibilities in managers similar to port engineers. Their responsibilities should include providing feedback on problems encountered during overhauls and explaining variances from effective overhauls and lessons learned for future consideration. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to intensify ship maintenance management by concentrating ship maintenance expertise and overhaul responsibilities in managers similar to port engineers. Their responsibilities should include developing and sustaining technical expertise and knowledge of a ship's characteristics, design, and ongoing material condition. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Contract termsCost controlCost effectiveness analysisNaval procurementShipsSystems evaluationShip overhaulsMilitary forcesShipyardsSpecifications