Developing Guidance for the Preparation of Requests for Proposals

Abstract

Clear, brief, and uniform Requests for Proposals (RFP's) form the basis for efficient negotiations and contract placements. This study presents the results of a comprehensive analysis of the US Army Materiel Command's (AMC's) RFP development and usage and prescribes a guide for the preparation of RFP's within the AMC, stressing the goals of clarity, brevity, and uniformity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0778189

Entities

People

  • Kenneth D. Griffiths
  • Paul F. Arvis
  • Robert F. Williams

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Engineering
  • Executives
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Guidance
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Production Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design