A Descriptive Model of the Directorate of Competition Advocacy at an Air Logistics Center.
Abstract
Competition has been promoted as a means to reduce defense costs. Several initiatives within the government have emphasized and encouraged the increase of competition in federal acquisition. A major effort within the USAF is the Air Force Logistics Command's (AFLC) Competition Advocacy program. AFLC has established a Directorate of Competition Advocacy at each of its Air Logistics Centers (ALC) to promote and enhance competition in all ALC purchases. The thesis is a descriptive research effort undertaken to describe the information flows and functional processes that occur within the Directorate of Competition Advocacy at an ALC. The study uses the Integrated Computer-Aided Manufacturing (ICAM) Definition Method (IDEFO) to construct the model. The background literature search provides an historical overview of competition in federal buying from the late 18th century to the enactment of the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) of 1984. The overview also identifies the problems associated with the implementation of increased competition in various market structures and discusses the organizational impacts of such a change. The results of the research are presented in the form of IDEFO diagrams which illustrate the functional processes associated with an ALC's Directorate of Competition Advocacy. Recommendarions for the enhancement of competition and future research are also included in the study.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA161383
Entities
People
- Edgar H. Hirshouer
- Stanley L. Justice
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology