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Evolutionary Acquisition and Spiral Development in DOD Programs : Policy Issues for Congress.

Describes the origins, process, and goals of evolutionary acquisition with spiral development (EA/SD), a new approach adopted by DOD for developing major weapon systems. Reviews Nov. 2003 GAO report and assessment of DOD policies and regulations for implementing EA/SD; and discusses potential oversi...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2006.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Defense contracts. Military weapons. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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