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1 online resource (iv, 44 pages) : color illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"June 2017." |
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"GAO-17-490." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from PDF cover (GAO, viewed June 9, 2017). |
| Summary |
Acquiring and fielding satellites are high stakes endeavors. Each year, DOD, NASA, and NOAA spend billions of dollars acquiring satellites. Unlike with other major acquisitions, such as ships or aircraft, an agency can only determine the quality of a satellite after it is launched. That means any defects that occur may be impossible to repair, and in space, a single failure can be catastrophic for a mission's success. As a result, contractor performance is critical to a program's success, and contract incentives can be particularly important in aligning government and contractor interests--both in achieving mission success and ensuring responsible financial management. This report addresses (1) the types of contracts DOD, NASA, and NOAA use to develop satellites, (2) how selected programs structure on-orbit incentives, and (3) what recourse, if any, the government has in the event of satellite failure or underperformance. GAO is not making any recommendations in this report. |
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United States. Department of Defense -- Procurement -- Rules and practice.
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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Procurement -- Rules and practice.
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United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration -- Procurement -- Rules and practice.
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United States. Department of Defense. (OCoLC)fst01852447
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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (OCoLC)fst00528469
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United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (OCoLC)fst00529308
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Artificial satellites -- United States.
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Public contracts -- United States -- Rules and practice.
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Government purchasing -- United States -- Rules and practice.
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Armed Forces -- Procurement.
(OCoLC)fst00814624
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Artificial satellites. (OCoLC)fst00817346
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Government purchasing. (OCoLC)fst00945538
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Public contracts. (OCoLC)fst01082170
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Online resources.
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Rules. (OCoLC)fst01423857
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| Added Title |
Agencies may recover a limited portion of contract value when satellites fail |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-17-490 |
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