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Government conceptual estimating for contracting and managementThe use of the Aerospace Price Book, a cost index, and conceptual cost estimating for cost-effective design and construction of space facilities is discussed. The price book consists of over 200 commonly used conceptual elements and 100 systems summaries of projects such as launch pads, processing facilities, and air locks. The cost index is composed of three divisions: (1) bid summaries of major Shuttle projects, (2) budget cost data sheets, and (3) cost management summaries; each of these divisions is described. Conceptual estimates of facilities and ground support equipment are required to provide the most probable project cost for budget, funding, and project approval purposes. Similar buildings, systems, and elements already designed are located in the cost index in order to make the best rough order of magnitude conceptual estimates for development of Space Shuttle facilities. An example displaying the applicability of the conceptual cost estimating procedure for the development of the KSC facilities is presented.
Document ID
19870022778
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Brown, J. A.
(NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Subject Category
Economics And Cost Analysis
Accession Number
87A10052
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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