Major Current Issues Impacting Government Contracting and Acquisition
Abstract
The main objective of this thesis was to assemble and review those issues currently affecting the acquisition process in Federal Government, with emphasis on the Department of Defense. The individual topics discussed are: The Acquisition Process, Competition in Acquisition, The Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the Weapon System Warranty. In addition, a chapter is dedicated to conclusions and recommendations regarding the selected issues. A formated Appendix is provided for inclusion into the Manual of Acquisition Topics, September 1983 edition, compiled by the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey. Calif. The Appendix will add the topics discussed in this research to this most useful publication, bringing it up-to-date with current acquisition policy. Keywords: Contract management, Contracting, Procurement and Warranties.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA154273
Entities
People
- Chris R. Mckelvey
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School