The Office of Technology Evaluation (OTE) utilizes its unique designated authority to conduct surveys and assessments of defense-related technologies, and to monitor economic and trade issues vital to the U.S. industrial base as specified in congressional mandates and executive orders. OTE’s capabilities are leveraged through partnerships with a wide range of defense and civilian federal agencies, industry associations, state and local governments, and universities.
OTE conducts primary research and analysis of critical technologies and industrial capabilities of key defense-related sectors. The office uses industry-specific surveys to obtain essential employment, financial, production, research and development, export control, and other data – information unavailable from any other source.
The final reports provide findings and recommendations for government policymakers and industry leaders. The studies are conducted in cooperation with experts from the private sector and other government agencies.
The goal is to enable the private sector and government agencies to monitor trends, benchmark industry performance, and raise awareness of diminishing manufacturing capabilities. Customers for these reports include the Armed Services, Congress, and industry associations.
Ongoing Assessments
U.S. Air Force Industrial Supply Chain Sustainment Assessment - 2021
U.S. Software Integration in Infrastructure Network Systems Assessment – 2020
Completed Industrial Base Assessments:
Assessment Of The Status Of The Microelectronics Industrial Base In The United States
U.S. Integrated Circuit Design and Manufacturing Industry Assessment – 2019 (No publicly-available data)
U.S. Rocket Propulsion Industrial Base Assessment – 2018
U.S. Air Force C-17 Aircraft Supply Chain Impact Assessment – 2018
U.S. Footwear Industrial Base Assessment – Summer 2017
U.S. Textile and Apparel Industrial Base Assessment – Summer 2017
U.S. Bare Printed Circuit Board Industry Assessment – 2017
U.S. Strategic Material Supply Chain Assessment: Rare Earth Elements – 2016
U.S. Strategic Material Supply Chain Assessment: Titanium – Spring 2016
U.S. Strategic Material Supply Chain Assessment: Carbon Fiber Composites – Fall 2015
U.S. Space Industrial Base “Deep Dive” Assessments: Small Businesses – December 2014
U.S. Space Industry Deep Dive Assessment: Employment in the Space Industrial Base - September 2014
Industrial Base Assessment of Consumers of U.S. Electro-Optical (EO) Satellite Imagery – August 2013
Defense Industrial Base Assessment: Telecommunications Industry Infrastructure - 2012
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Industrial Base – Post-Space Shuttle – 2012
Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Cost Metric Assessment – 2010
Defense Industrial Base Assessment of Counterfeit Electronics – 2010
U.S. Integrated Circuit Design and Fabrication Capability – 2009
Defense Industrial Base Assessment of the U.S. Space Industry – 2007
U.S. Imaging and Sensors Industry – 2006
Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices – 2006
Munitions Power Sources (Batteries) – 2005
Industry Attitudes on R&D with the Department of Defense – 2004
Aerial Delivery (Parachutes) – 2004
Theater Support Vessel Procurement – 2004
U.S. Textile and Apparel Industries – 2003
A Survey of the Use of Biotechnology in U.S. Industry – 2003
Technology Assessment: US Assistive Technology Industry – 2003
Heavy Manufacturing Industries: Economic Impact and Productivity of Welding – Navy – 2002
The Effect of Imports of Iron Ore and Semi-Finished Steel on the National Security – 2001
National Security Assessment of the U.S. High-Performance Explosives & Components Sector – 2001
National Security Assessment of the U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Industry – 2001
Statistical Handbook of the Ball and Roller Bearing Industry (Update) – 2001
National Security Assessment of the Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Device Industry – 2000
The Effect on the National Security of Imports of Crude Oil and Refined Petroleum Products – 1999
U.S. Commercial Technology Transfers to The People’s Republic of China – 1999
Critical Technology Assessment: Optoelectronics – 1998
National Security Assessment of the Emergency Aircraft Ejection Seat Sector – 1997
Critical Technology Assessment of the U.S. Semiconductor Materials Industry – 1997
National Security Assessment of the Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Device Industry – 1995
A Study of the International Market for Computer Software with Encryption – NSA – 1995
The Effect of Imports of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products on the National Security – 1994
Critical Technology Assessment of U.S. Artificial Intelligence – 1994
Critical Technology Assessment of U.S. Superconductivity – 1994
Critical Technology Assessment of U.S. Optoelectronics – 1994
Critical Technology Assessment of U.S. Advanced Ceramics – 1993
Critical Technology Assessment of U.S. Advanced Composites – 1993
The Effect of Imports of Ceramic Semiconductor Packages on the National Security – 1993
National Security Assessment of the U.S. Beryllium Industry – 1993
National Security Assessment of the Antifriction Bearings Industry – 1993
National Security Assessment of the U.S. Forging Industry – 1992
Natl. Sec. Assessment of the Domestic and Foreign Subcontractor Base 3 US Navy Systems – 1992
The Effect of Imports of Gears and Gearing Products on the National Security – 1992
National Security Assessment of the U.S. Robotics Industry – 1991
Natl. Security Assessment of the U.S. Semiconductor Wafer Processing Equipment Industry – 1991
National Security Assessment of the U.S. Gear Industry – 1991
The Effect of Imports of Uranium on the National Security – 1989
The Effect of Imports of Crude Oil and Refined Petroleum on National Security – 1989
The Effect of Imports of Plastic Injection Molding Machines on National Security – 1989
The Effect of Imports of Anti-Friction Bearings on the National Security – 1988
Investment Castings: A Natl. Security Assessment – 1987
Joint Logistics Commanders/DOC Precision Optics Study – 1987
An Economic Assessment of the U.S. Industrial Fastener Industry – 1987
Joint Logistics Commanders/DOC Bearing Study – 1986