GAO recommended that under secretary of defense for
acquisition, technology and logistics develop data and
measures to assess the programs as well as broader
assessments to track the return on investment from the
programs. It also recommended that the under secretary
develop data and measures to assess the programs as
well as broader assessments to track the return on
investment from the programs
The report further said DoD should develop formal
feedback mechanisms with interim and “after action”
reporting, as well as project reviews — in the event
of major deviations — in order to complement the
effort.
DoD should also establish “up-front technology
development agreements related to cost, schedule, and
performance,” as well as require confirmation that
technologies are indeed ready to accept them for
development.
The report further recommended that Defense “identify
and implement mechanisms to ensure that transition
program managers, developers, and acquirers are able
to better communicate to collectively identify and
resolve problems that could hinder technology transition.”
It said, “improving the structure and content of
interim progress meetings” as well as “designating
individuals to act as deal brokers,” could improve
communications.
