In this podcast by Robert Knauer CPCM-CPPO he discusses the subject of purchasing in government and why the typical American citizen just doesn't understand why certain things like weapon systems, airplanes and hammers can cost so much. It all about the laws and regulations Congress enacted and the mandatory requirements for specific quality control, quality assurance, unique manufacturing specifications as well as commercial manufacturing requirements that make some things cost so much. REF: MIL-I, MIL-Q, ANSI and other inspection standards