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tandards for the proof of fault and the proof of the absence of contributing fault on the part of the plaintiff (. 8-. Certain .. Department of Defense policies are eroding the .. defense industrial base, according to some .. producers. Some .. producers believe they are harmed by the Defense Department' practice of purchasing on initial bid price rather than the life cycle cost of the product. This policy favors the low-cost producer whether it is the manufacturer that has invested heavily in research and development to produce superior product or another, perhaps less knowledgeable, producer. Other sources believe that defense weapon systems are increasingly relying on foreign gears and gear products purchased as result of offset agreements or of contracts awarded to the lowest bidder. Some firms have advocated the strict enforcement of 'Buy America' procurement regulations in order to counter shifts in purchases to foreign goods (pp. 8-1 through 8-. .. distributors cite improved product assortment, price, quality, service, and leadtime as the primary areas .. producers need to address in order to remain competitive in the .. market. Some .. distributors criticize .. gear manufacturers for not offering complete assortment of gear products at competitive price. .. distributors believe that if .. manufacturers are to retain their market share, they must develop products that are competitive in terms of quality and price, increase communications with customers, shorten lead times, and build export marketing networks. Others feel that cost structure and design factors must be reexamined to reduce prices and & must be increased. Foreign producers believe that .. production is primarily intended for the domestic market and is therefore not truly competitive with the assortment of products available from foreign sources (. 8-. .. producers expressed concern over the way gears and gear products are currently classified under .. Govern