Flexible Methods of Contracting for Engineering/Professional Services
Abstract
There is widely expressed need for flexible contracting methods to acquire complex services in an increasingly rigid contracting environment. Flexible contracting methods are particularly important when Engineering/ Professional Services must be procured. Task-Order contracts are being used to fulfill this need for flexibility. However, their use creates an atmosphere for potential abuse due to an absence of regulatory guidelines. The primary objective of this research is to identify and/or develop appropriate methods of quick reaction contracting for Engineering/Professional Services. A secondary objective is to develop guidance and procedures for the application of those methods. The procurement system cannot adequately respond to needs for expeditions contract placement of unanticipated requirements for Engineering/ Professional Services. The present method by which these needs are sometimes fulfilled is the task order contract. There is inadequate guidance for the use of these contracts. The applications of task order contracts should be limited and new methods and procedures must be implemented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA131967
Entities
People
- Arthur J. Mandler
Organizations
- United States Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity