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The birth of independent government cost estimation

June 3, 2021 Eric Lofgren 0

Since the basic ingredients of the cost analysis concept being promoted were (1) independence from program proponent pressures and (2) use of historical, parametric relationships, […]

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OSD’s data-driven oversight of the military services and an alternative path forward

May 25, 2021 Eric Lofgren 1

GAO’s Shelby Oakley: I think the biggest thing that I see right now that is a challenge for Ms. Cummings’ office is their ability to, […]

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The debate over defining “legacy” weapon systems

March 12, 2021 Eric Lofgren 0

How DoD defines “legacy systems” will drive tens of billions of dollars of investment, sustainment activities, and force structure. Everyone criticizes legacy systems, and in […]

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