Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals: Analysis of Sustained Decisions on Navy Supply Contract Disputes.

Abstract

This research effort analyzed selected ASBCA decisions on a case-by-case basis to determine if beneficial lessons could be drawn that would potentially improve the acquisition process. Using this research methodology many imperfections, in areas such as the consistency of acquisition of team member's conduct, communications, training, and policy interpretation were found in the acquisition process where corrective action could improve the system. Although the results of ASBCA decisions are widely publicized, from the cases analyzed it was difficult to determine where acquisition policy and interpretation were sensitive to the significant contributions made by these ASBCA decisions. Additional research is required, however this study concluded that an analysis of sustained ASBCA appeals could be a fruitful area improving the acquisition process. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA068576

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  • Robert Judson Howdyshell

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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