복수 방산업체 지정시 예정가격 결정방법 개선방안

The purpose of this study is to analyze the problem of the current cost estimating system and to present more desirable suggestions when two or more firms are designated as defense firms for defense goods. To attain this objective, we review Korean Destroyer Program. In 2008, Defense Acquisition Program Administration gave a public notice of a bid for a Destroyer. Vessel cost team calculated three kinds of preliminary estimation cost by the cost regulation because three firms were designated as defense firms for that ship. Cost team reported them to the contract officer and he made one estimation cost for a bid based on the lowest cost. We find some problems about the present cost estimating system for defense firms through this case: First, under this cost estimation system, the contract price is not fair and reasonable and the contractor suffer from an operating loss. Second, the current cost estimating system leads to unfair competition among designated defense firms. Third, the present cost estimation system is against the principle of equity compared to that of non-military goods. Fourth, the current cost estimating system is against the Act on contracts to which the state is a party. We suggest improved methods that contract officer should make three estimation costs for a bid based on the number of designated defense firms. The proposed method allows the suppliers to contract with Government by fair and reasonable price and to compete with other defense firms fairly. So Government should revise the regulations for estimating cost for defense firms.