GAO Doubts About CEV
“NASA cannot develop a firm cost estimate for the exploration program at this time because the program is in its early stages. The changes that have occurred to the program over the past year and the resulting refinement of its cost estimates are indicative of the evolving nature of the program. While changes are appropriate at this stage of the program, they leave the agency unable to firmly identify program requirements and needed resources and, therefore, not in the position to make a long term commitment to the program.”
NASA Defends Orion Contract Award – GAO: Too Many Design, Risk Unknowns for Such a Long-Range Contract, House Science Committee
“However, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said too many outstanding questions regarding vehicle design needs and project risks remain unanswered and that NASA should have pursued a series of shorter-term contracts with clear milestones for completion.”
NASA JSC Award Notice: Design, Development, Test and Evaluation (DDT&E) of Project Orion
Contract Award Amount: 4635932174
Contractor: Lockheed Martin, 12257 State Hwy 121, Littleton, CO 80127-8503
