|
Items in cart [0] |
Questions? Call 888-624-8373 |
| Copyright © 2009. National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Terms of Use and Privacy Statement |
Below are the first 10 and last 10 pages of uncorrected machine-read text (when available) of this chapter, followed by the top 30 algorithmically extracted key phrases from the chapter as a whole.
Intended to provide our own search engines and external engines with highly rich, chapter-representative searchable text on the opening pages of each chapter.
Because it is UNCORRECTED material, please consider the following text as a useful but insufficient proxy for the authoritative book pages.
Do not use for reproduction, copying, pasting, or reading; exclusively for search engines.
OCR for page R1
THE IMPACT OF ACQUISITION REFORM
ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARI)S
FOR MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
Report of the
Workshop on Technical Strategies for Adoption of Commercial
Materials anti Processing Standards in Defense Procurement
October Il-12, 2000
Washington, D.C.
Committee for the Workshop on Technical Strategies
for Adoption of Commercial Standards in Defense Procurement
National Materials Advisory Board
Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
National Research Council
NATIONAL ACADEMY PRESS
Washington, D.C.
OCR for page R2
NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approver! by the Governing
Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of
the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the
Institute of Medicine. The members of the committee responsible for the report were
chosen for their special competences and with regard for appropriate balance.
This study by the National Materials Advisory Board was conducted under contract
MDA 972-01 -D-001 with the Department of Defense. Any opinions, findings,
conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of individual
workshop participants and JO not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or
agency that provided support for the project.
Available in limited supply from:
National Materials Advisory Board
2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20418
202-334-3505
nmab~nas.edu
h t t p : / / w w w . n a s . e ~ u / n m a b
Cover illustration: Courtesy, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Copyright 2002 by the National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America
OCR for page R3
, ~ ~ . ~ J ~ ~ - as ~ . ~ s s ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ J
National Academy of Sciences
National Academy of Engineering
I institute of Medicine
National Research Council
The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit, self-perpetuating society of
distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the
furtherance of science and technology and to their use for the general welfare. Upon the
authority of the charter granted to it by the Congress in 1863, the Academy has a mandate
that requires it to advise the federal government on scientific and technical matters.
Dr. Bruce M. Alberts is president of the National Academy of Sciences.
The National Academy of Engineering was established in 1964, uncler the charter of the
National Academy of Sciences, as a parallel organization of outstanding engineers. It is
autonomous in its administration and in the selection of its members, sharing with the
National Academy of Sciences the responsibility for advising the federal government.
The National Academy of Engineering also sponsors engineering programs aimed! at
meeting national needs, encourages education and research, and recognizes the superior
achievements of engineers. Dr. Wm. A. Wulf is president of the National Academy of
Engineering.
The Institute of Medicine was established in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences
to secure the services of eminent members of appropriate professions in the examination
of policy matters pertaining to the health of the public. The Institute acts under the
responsibility given to the National Academy of Sciences by its congressional charter to
be an adviser to the federal government and, upon its own initiative, to identify issues of
medical care, research, and education. Dr. Kenneth I. Shine is president of the Institute
of Medicine.
The National Research Council was organized by the National Academy of Sciences in
1916 to associate the broad community of science ant! technology with the Academy's
purposes of furthering knowledge and advising the federal government. Functioning in
accordance with general policies cletermined by the Academy, the Council has become
the principal operating agency of both the National Academy of Sciences and the
National Academy of Engineering in providing services to the government, the public,
and the scientific and engineering communities. The Council is administered jointly by
both Academies ant! the Institute of Medicine. Dr. Bruce M. Alberts and Dr. Wm. A.
Wulf are chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the National Research Council.
OCR for page R4
COMMITTEE FOR THE WORKSHOP ON TECHNICAL STRATEGIES
FOR ADOPTION OF COMMERCIAL STANDARDS
IN DEFENSE PROCUREMENT
THOMAS D. COOPER, Universal Technology Corporation, Dayton, Ohio, Chair
SAMUEL P. GARBO, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Connecticut
DAROLD L. GRIFFIN, Engineering and Management Executives, Inc., Alexandria,
Virginia
TIMOTHY L. GUILLIAMS, The Boeing Company, Seattle, Washington
ERNEST M. PIISILA, ALLVAC, Monroe, North Carolina
NEVILLE PUGH (until September 30, 2000), National Institute of Standards and
Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland
ROBERT STEFFEN, Raytheon Electronics Systems, Richardson, Texas
CARL H. ZWEBEN, Independent Consultant, Devon, Pennsylvania
IV
OCR for page R5
NATIONAL MATERIALS ADVISORY BOARD
EDGAR A. STARKE, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Chair
EDWARD C. DOWLING, Cleveland Cliffs, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio
THOMAS EAGAR, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge
HAMISH L. FRASER, Ohio State University, Columbus
ALASTAIR M. GLASS, Lucent Technologies, Murray Hill, New Jersey
MARTIN E. GLICKSMAN, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York
JOHN A.S. GREEN, The Aluminum Association, Inc., Washington, D.C.
THOMAS S. HARTWICK, TRW (retired), Redmond, Washington
ALLAN J. JACOBSON, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
MICHAEL JAFFE, New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey, Newark
SYLVIA M. JOHNSON, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California
FRANK E. KARASZ, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts
SHEILA F. KIA, General Motors Research and Development Center, Warren, Michigan
HARRY A. LIPSITT, Wright State University (emeritus), Dayton, Ohio
ALAN G. MILLER, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, Seattle, Washington
ROBERT C. PFAHL, JR., Motorola, Schaumburg, Illinois
JULIA PHILLIPS, Sanclia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico
HENRY J. RACK, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina
KENNETH L. REIFSNIDER, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
Blacksburg
T.S. SUDARSHAN, Materials Modification, Inc., Fairfax, Virginia
JULIA WEERTMAN, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
Staff
SHARON YEUNG DRESSEN, Staff Officer
PAT WILLIAMS, Project Assistant
PAUL DOYLE, Consultant
RICHARD CHAIT, Director (until November 7, 2000)
TONI MARECHAUX, Director
v
OCR for page R6
OCR for page R7
Acknowledgments
This report has been reviewed in draft form by individuals chosen for their diverse
perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with procedures approved by the
National Research Council's (NRC) Report Review Committee. The purpose of this
independent review is to provide candid and critical comments that wit} assist the
institution in making its published report as sound as possible and to ensure that the
report meets institutional standards for objectivity, evidence, and responsiveness to the
study charge. The review comments and draft manuscript remain confidential to protect
the integrity of the deliberative process. We wish to thank the following individuals for
their review of this report:
Kathleen Kono, American Society for Testing and Materials,
Robert Schafrik, General Electric Aircraft Engines, and
Trudie Williams, Defense Standardization Program.
Although the reviewers listed above have provided many constructive comments
and suggestions, they were not asked to endorse the viewpoints expressed, nor did they
see the final draft of the report before its release. The review of this report was overseen
by James Mattice of Universal Technology Corporation. Appointed by the National
Research Council, he was responsible for making certain that an independent
examination of this report was carried out in accordance with institutional procedures and
that all review comments were carefully considered. Responsibility for the final content
of this report rests entirely with the authoring committee and the institution.
vii
OCR for page R8
OCR for page R9
Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 INTRODUCTION
Background, 5
Objective and Tasks, 6
Committee Formation and Activities, 7
2 WORKSHOP SESSION 1:
PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
Past DoD and NMAB Involvement with Materials and Process Specifications and
Standards, 9
Defense Standardization Program, MilSpec Reform, and Nongovernment
Standards, 10
Issues Affecting the DoD, 11
Overview of the Specifications and Standards Symposium Sponsored by the
NDIA's Technical Information Division, 12
Panel Discussion, 12
3 WORKSHOP SESSION 2:
COMPANY, COMMERCIAL, AND MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS
View from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 15
Society of Automotive Engineers Aerospace Materials Specification System, 16
Issues Related to QuaTifiecl Product Lists, 16
Aerospace Industries Association Early Warning Project Group, 17
Panel Discussion, 17
4 WORKSHOP SESSION 3:
IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES—GOVERNMENT AGENCIES' PERSPECTIVES
NASA Implementation of Commercial Specifications, 19
Federal Aviation Administration Perspective, 20
Space Systems Perspective, 21
Panel Discussion, 22
WORKSHOP SESSION 4:
IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES—DOD AGENCIES' PERSPECTIVES
Air Force Implementation of Commercial Specifications, 23
Navy Implementation of Commercial Specifications, 24
Army Air Systems Implementation of Commercial Specifications, 24
Army Land Systems Implementation of Commercial Specifications, 25
Panel Discussion, 25
zx
1
5
9
15
19
23
OCR for page R10
6 WORKSHOP SESSION 5:
IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURERS' PERSPECTIVES
Adopting Commercial Materials and Processing Standards in Defense
Procurement at GE Aircraft Engines, 27
Boeing Implementation of Commercial Specifications, 29
Commercial Specifications at Lockheed Martin: Implementation Issues and a
Proposed Plan for National Standards, 30
Panel Discussion, 31
7 WORKSHOP SESSION 6:
IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES SUPPLIER AND MANUFACTURER
PERSPECTIVES
Material Supplier Perspective, 33
Manufacturer Perspective, 33
Panel Discussion, 34
8 WORKSHOP SUMMARY
Common Themes, 35
APPENDICES
A PERRY MEMORANDUM
B WORKSHOP AGENDA
C WORKSHOP SPEAKERS AND PARTICIPANTS
D BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
E ACRONYMS
x
27
33
35
37
43
47
49
53
