Download or read book Price based Acquisition written by Mark A. Lorell and published by Minnesota Historical Society. This book was released on 2005 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents findings from a research study conducted by RAND Project AIR FORCE, a division of the RAND Corporation, to examine the effects of using price-based acquisition (PBA) approaches for the development and production of major Air Force weapon systems, subsystems, and other military-unique articles. Typically in these cases, the cost-based acquisition (CBA) approach is used-i.e., the price to develop and produce such an article is based on cost data that the government requires the contractor to provide. Critics of this traditional, CBA method see it as imposing heavy regulatory burdens on the government and the contractor and tending to discourage potential non-defense contractors from competing for government contracts, thus reducing competition and quality and increasing cost.
Download or read book Price Based Acquisitions written by Christopher W. Rohe and published by . This book was released on 2002-04 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commercializing and reforming the Department of Defense (DOD) acquisition process is paramount to preserving the national security of the United States. A healthy and competitive U.S. Defense Industry lends itself to a well-equipped and capable combat force. Despite current budgetary increases and a focused emphasis on readiness, the U.S. military recently experienced a "13- year-long trend of real defense spending decline," marking "a 38 percent real reduction in spending from defense budgets in the mid-1980s". The real dollar budgetary decline and a push for quicker deployment of cutting edge technology highlight the need for a more efficient and effective DoD acquisition system; However, critical, high-value, military specific, sole-source procurements are often negotiated as cost-based contracts. In order to adapt to a changing defense environment, the DoD has explored alternative contracting processes such as Price-Based Acquisition (PBA), wherein "price" is established on a variety of flexible conditions. Regulatory, cultural and structural challenges confront the DoD in its efforts to attract non-traditional defense contractors to the prospect of conducting business with the DoD through processes such as PBA. As is such, this analysis presents major findings and puts forth recommendations with respect to the regulatory, cultural and structural challenges facing the DoD in its efforts to attract non-traditional research and development/high-tech applications.
Download or read book Six Year Capital Improvement Program 1987 1988 written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Defense acquisition improved program outcomes are possible written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are pleased to be here today to discuss issues facing the Department of Defense (DOD) in its acquisition of weapon systems, related spare parts, and other goods and services. In response to the many changes that have been witnessed in the defense acquisition environment over the last few years, DOD has begun broad-based changes to its acquisition and contracting processes. However, weapon programs continue to have questionable requirements; unrealistic cost, schedule, and performance estimates; and strategies that begin production before adequate testing has been completed. This discussion of acquisition issues is well-timed, as DOD implements plans to increase its procurement budget to $60 billion in fiscal year 2001-a 40-percent increase over last fiscal year's budget. My testimony focuses on a different approach to improving weapon acquisition outcomes based on best commercial practices and an understanding of the acquisition culture. My testimony also includes some observations on (1) DOD'S management of its acquisition workforce and organization, (2) DOD'S experience with commercial pricing of spare parts, (3) the effectiveness of DOD'S mentor-protege pilot program, and (4) federal agencies' use of multiple award task- and delivery-order contracts.
Download or read book Adequacy of Regulations Governing the Negotiation of Noncompetitive Contracts Over 100 000 Based on Catalog Or Market Prices written by United States. General Accounting Office. Procurement and Systems Acquisition Division and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contract Pricing Reference Guides written by Wolters Kluwer and published by CCH. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new, single-volume resource provides the most complete guidance available for analyzing the cost and pricing aspects of federal government contracts--so you can propose and negotiate appropriate prices and win contracts. The practical Contract Pricing Reference Guide reference combines five manuals into a single source, covering: Price Analysis Quantitative Techniques for Contract Pricing Cost Analysis Advanced Issues in Contract Pricing And Federal Contract Negotiation Techniques Determine the Proper Pricing to Win Government Business Throughout these pages, you will find highly detailed explanations of how the government evaluates proposals, arrives at pricing, chooses contractors, and awards contracts. With Contract Pricing Reference Guide, you can more confidently: Conduct market research for price analysis Employ proven techniques of quantitative price analysis Propose a fair and appropriate price Confidently engage in sealed bidding Include only what's allowable in the price Employ the most effective, competitive pricing strategies And engage in effective contract negotiations The One-of-a-Kind, Time-Saving Pricing Resource The all-new Contract Pricing Reference Guide provides a road-map for how to set correct pricing and engage in the competitive bidding process. It is a practical business tool to help you acquire government contract business--and it brings all the most valuable pricing information together in an easy-access, single-volume resource that puts everything you need literally right in front of you. No other resource delivers all of this together in one place, making it the most convenient way to obtain the most vital information on pricing government contracts.
Download or read book Price based Acquisition May Have Only Limited Benefits for the Purchase of Major Weapon Systems written by National Defense Research Institute (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cost Based Pricing written by Darrell J. Oyer and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This master reference is essential if you contract with the government! Correctly pricing your goods or services—and making certain that those prices are in compliance with myriad federal rules and regulations—is essential to doing business with the government…and ensuring your commercial success. Cost-Based Pricing: A Guide for Government Contractors shows you how to appropriately estimate and price for government contracts and defend those estimates in a government contracting and subcontracting environment. This practical book includes coverage of all government pricing rules and regulations as well as pertinent aspects of related laws, such as the Truth in Negotiations Act. The book walks you through every step of the estimating process. From figuring direct labor costs to intra-company transfers to contract modifications, the coverage is extensive yet accessible for even those new to the process. Using Cost-Based Pricing, you will be able to: • Develop more realistic estimates • Enhance your support of those estimates in negotiations • Avoid violations of the Truth in Negotiations Act • Increase your chances of securing a fair and reasonable price Cost-Based Pricing: A Guide for Government Contractors can make the difference between your success—and profitability—and failure in the federal government arena.
Download or read book Acquisition Reform Today written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Federal Acquisition written by Paula B. Compton and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the First Step Toward Building a Strong Foundation in Federal Acquisition! Federal Acquisition: Key Issues and Guidance is an essential guide to understanding and working within the complex world of federal government contracting. It offers brief but comprehensive explanations of the major phases and essential tasks in the contracting process. Written in a clear and easy-to-understand style, this resource provides the perfect foundation for building a thorough understanding of federal contracting. Author Paula Compton focuses on the most problematic areas of federal contracting, highlighting the deficiencies cited most often by the Government Accountability Office and Inspector General audits and reports, such as: • Not performing market research • Inadequate independent government cost estimates • Violation of the bona fide needs rule • Insufficient statements of work • Inadequate price or cost analysis Anyone new to government acquisition will find that reading this book is the ideal first step on the path to understanding the federal acquisition process. Seasoned contract professionals will find it an excellent quick review.
Download or read book A Performance Measurement Approach for Priced Based Acquisition written by Mark A. Polca and published by . This book was released on 2000-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this thesis is to create a set of core performance metrics that will be used to evaluate how effective price-based acquisition is in the accomplishment of eliminating or reducing the differences between the Department of Defense's acquisition process and the buying practices of the private sector in the procurement of goods and services. A survey of acquisition professionals at various contracting organizations throughout the Services was conducted to gain an insight into the current understanding and use of price- based acquisition in the contracting process. From the literature review and responses to the survey an analysis was conducted on the current goals, understanding and use of price-based acquisition in the Department of Defense. It was found that the current understanding and use of price-based acquisition is limited in the acquisition process. From the data collected during this research a set of goals and performance metrics were defined for the measurement and evaluation of the primary goals of price-based acquisition.
Download or read book Strategies for Acquisition Agility written by Philip S. Anton and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-27 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors analyze various approaches to speed acquisition of military capabilities and keep pace with evolving threats, assess these approaches' suitability for different conditions and acquisition types, and identify implementation issues.
Download or read book A Performance Measurement Approach for Price based Acquisition written by Mark A. Polca and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this thesis is to create a set of core performance metrics that will be used to evaluate how effective price-based acquisition is in the accomplishment of eliminating or reducing the differences between the Department of Defense's acquisition process and the buying practices of the private sector in the procurement of goods and services. A survey of acquisition professionals at various contracting organizations throughout the Services was conducted to gain an insight into the current understanding and use of price- based acquisition in the contracting process. From the literature review and responses to the survey an analysis was conducted on the current goals, understanding and use of price-based acquisition in the Department of Defense. It was found that the current understanding and use of price-based acquisition is limited in the acquisition process. From the data collected during this research a set of goals and performance metrics were defined for the measurement and evaluation of the primary goals of price-based acquisition.
Download or read book Project Management for Construction written by Chris Hendrickson and published by Chris Hendrickson. This book was released on 1989 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report of the Defense Science Board Acquisition Workforce Sub Panel of the Defense Acquisition Reform Task Force on defense reform written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides three policy recommendations, based on the overarching theme of more closely integrating DoD with industry. The Sub-Panel believes that improved integration with industry is the critical element that will enable the acquisition system to perform better, faster, and cheaper in support of the warfighter. The recommended policy initiatives are that DoD should: 1. Restructure its Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT & E) organizations and associated workforce to enable the Department to make better use of the capabilities of industry and other government agencies, to concentrate in-house capabilities in areas where there is no external capability, and to eliminate duplicative capabilities. 2 Expand the use of price-based forms of contracting to reduce the cost of doing business with Department of Defense (DoD) for existing Defense contractors and to give DoD access the segments of industry that currently choose not to do business with the Department because of the costs and complexities associated with cost-based contracts. 3. Expand the oursourcing of sustainment activities to eliminate duplicative capabilities between DoD and industry, to enable the Department to capitalize on industry's advancements in applying technology to these functions, and to provide better support to the user.
Download or read book Fixed Price Variable Outcome Contract Type written by Thomas S. Armstrong and published by . This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics commissioned a group to study price-based acquisition in 1998 in a continuing effort to reform the Government acquisition process. Acquisition reform is intended in part to encourage traditionally non-Department of Defense contractors to participate in Department of Defense acquisitions. The Price- based Acquisition (PEA) Study Group reported out in November 1999, The report defined price-based acquisition and made recommendations to implement PEA. One of those recommendations was to create and use a new contract type. The report states, "We have concluded that there is a place for a new contracting approach and contract type, Fixed-price, Variable Outcome. This approach is particularly applicable to and will allow many high-risk Science and Technology (S&T), risk reduction, and service contracts to be firm-fixed-price." The focus of this thesis is to analyze the concept behind the Fixed-price, Variable Outcome (FPVO) contract type, compare the FPVO to other existing contract types, explore the most beneficial applications of the FPVO and finally make recommendations based upon the data and analysis.
Download or read book Cheaper Faster Better written by Mark A. Lorell and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2000 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Civil-military integration (CMI) lies at the core of current DoD efforts to reduce the costs of procuring and maintaining modern weapon systems. Based on an analysis of the commercial aerospace industry and on the experiences of various acquisition reform pilot programs, the authors conclude that a commercial-like acquisition approach could benefit major Air force acquisition programs. The Joint Strike Fighter would be an excellent candidate pilot program for application of acquisition reform measures during engineering and manufacturing development. The authors further recommend that future programs be structured to include greater risk-sharing between contractors and the government. The principal benefits of CMI for the acquisition reform pilot programs have come from the structuring and management of these programs to make them more like complex commercial product markets in which buyers and sellers establish and achieve price and performance targets in a cooperative environment. The real promise of CMI is to help insert the incentives for price discipline and high performance prevalent in the commercial marketplace into military R&D production.
