EXPLORATORY STUDY OF SUBCONTRACTOR PROPOSAL COSTS.

Abstract

The study was initiated to determine whether one facet of bid and proposal effort on major weapon systems acquisition -- the submission of complex proposals by principal subcontractors to several prime contract competitors -- was unduly burdensome and costly. The primary source of information was interviews with defense industry representatives. It was found that submission of multiple proposals by major subcontractors did not appear a frequent occurrence. Subcontractors, however, who did submit multiple proposals found their efforts characterized by peak demands for technical talent and overhead funds.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0707732

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Organizations

  • LMI

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Defense Industry
  • Load Monitoring
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

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  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Systems Analysis and Design