§4377. Breach of critical cost growth threshold: actions if program not terminated — Inbound Citations

Citations to 10 U.S.C. § 4377 as a whole

• 10 U.S.C. § 4273(b)(5)(A)

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  (A) before certification under sections 4376 and 4377 of this title;
• 10 U.S.C. § 4273(d)

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  (d) For purposes of this section and sections 4376 and 4377 of this title, a root cause analysis with respect to a major defense acquisition program is an assessment of the underlying cause or causes of shortcomings in cost, schedule, or performance of the program, including the role, if any, of—

  (1) unrealistic performance expectations;

  (2) unrealistic baseline estimates for cost or schedule;

  (3) immature technologies or excessive manufacturing or integration risk;

  (4) unanticipated design, engineering, manufacturing, or technology integration issues arising during program performance;

  (5) changes in procurement quantities;

  (6) inadequate program funding or funding instability;

  (7) poor performance by government or contractor personnel responsible for program management; or

  (8) any other matters.
• 10 U.S.C. § 4375(b)

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  (b) If the program acquisition unit cost or procurement unit cost of a major defense acquisition program or designated major subprogram (as determined by the Secretary under section 4374 of this title) increases by a percentage equal to or greater than the critical cost growth threshold for the program or subprogram, the Secretary of Defense shall take actions consistent with the requirements of sections 4376 and 4377 of this title.