Supply Chain Disruptions Causing Cost and Schedule Risks in Artemis Program
Definition
NASA's Artemis programs bear excessive cost and schedule risks due to reliance on prime contractors without sufficient Agency visibility into subcontractors and sub-tier suppliers, particularly under fixed-price contracts where risks shift to the government if contractor costs rise from supply chain issues. No formal office manages supply chain risks across the campaign, leaving individual programs dependent on primes to report challenges inconsistently. This leads to unmitigated vulnerabilities from competing national security demands on shared suppliers.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: Billions in program costs at risk (Artemis total exceeds $90B)
- Frequency: Ongoing throughout multi-year contracts
- Root Cause: Lack of centralized supply chain oversight and limited insight into prime contractors' subcontractors under cost-reimbursement and fixed-price contracts
Why This Matters
This pain point represents a significant opportunity for B2B solutions targeting Space Research and Technology.
Affected Stakeholders
Program Managers, Prime Contractors, Procurement Officers, Supply Chain Analysts
Action Plan
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Methodology & Sources
Data collected via OSINT from regulatory filings, industry audits, and verified case studies.
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