Download or read book Analysis of Government Accountability Office Bid Protests in Air Force Source Selections Over the Past Two Decades written by Thomas Light and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2012-02-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To summarize trends and identify factors contributing to bid protest activity and outcomes in Air Force procurements, the authors assembled data from Air Force administrative databases on procurement activity and protests and developed statistical models to analyze bid protests.
Download or read book Government Accountability Office Bid Protests in Air Force Source Selections written by Frank A. Camm and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 2012 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent bid protests have caused large disruptions in resource and operational planning in the Air Force, even leading to the cancellation of the Combat Search and Rescue helicopter program. Some tactics that the Air Force could use to counter such protests in the future include recognizing a bid protest as an adversarial proceeding, giving greater attention to how the Government Accountability Office views a bid protest, simplifying and clarifying selection criteria and priorities, explaining how its cost estimates are developed, involving attorneys in external review of bids, and gathering new data on the costs imposed by different forms of protests.
Download or read book Government Accountability Office Bid Protests in Air Force Source Selections written by Frank Camm and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2012-02-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent bid protests have caused large disruptions in resource and operational planning in the Air Force, even leading to the cancellation of the Combat Search and Rescue helicopter program. Some tactics that the Air Force could use to counter such protests in the future include simplifying and clarifying selection criteria and priorities, explaining how its cost estimates are developed, and involving attorneys in external review of bids.
Download or read book Bid Protests at GAO written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Bid Protests at GAO written by Gary L. Kepplinger and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the years, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has developed a substantial body of law and standard procedures for considering bid protests. This is the 9th edition of ¿Bid Protests at GAO: A Descriptive Guide,¿ prepared by the Office of the General Counsel, to aid those interested in GAO's bid protest process. This edition incorporates changes made to GAO¿s Bid Protest Regulations, effective June 9, 2008, to conform the regulations to changes in GAO¿s jurisdiction enacted by section 568 of the Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, and by sections 326 and 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008. This edition also incorporates changes to GAO¿s protective order.
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Download or read book Understanding Government Contract Source Selection written by Margaret G Rumbaugh and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Go-to Resource for Government Contract Source Selection! From planning to protest and all the steps in between, Understanding Government Contract Source Selection is the one reference all government acquisition professionals and contractors should keep close at hand. This valuable resource provides straightforward guidance to ensure you develop a firm foundation in government contract source selection. Government acquisition professionals can reference this book for guidance on: • Preparing the acquisition and source selection plans • Drafting evaluation criteria and proposal preparation instructions • Creating a scoring plan and rating method • Drafting the RFP and SOW • Conducting a pre-proposal conference • Preparing to receive proposals and training evaluators • Evaluating technical, management, and cost proposals • Avoiding protest Contractors can reference this book for guidance on: • Selling to the federal government • Reviewing a draft RFP and providing comments • Participating in a pre-proposal conference • Preparing a proposal that complies with RFP requirements • Developing a strategy for teaming agreements, subcontracts, and key personnel • Negotiating a contract • Getting the most out of post-award debriefings • Filing a protest PLUS! Understanding Government Contract Source Selection provides a source selection glossary, an extensive case study, and sample proposal preparation instructions in the appendices to help you navigate the federal competitive source selection process. This complete guide is an indispensable resource for anyone striving to build their knowledge of government contract source selection!
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