An Analysis of the Effects of Multiyear Procurement on Competition at the Subcontractor Level

Abstract

This thesis was directed at identifying the effects of multiyear procurement (MYP) on the subcontractor competitive environment. Two separate questionnaires were utilized to elicit operational procedures and subjective opinions from a sample of U.S. Navy MYP prime contractors and their vendors associated with the multiyear contract. The responses from the prime contractors were not of sufficient detail to derive any generalized statements about the effects of MYP on their subcontracting activities. The subcontractor surveys indicated a strong consensus of opinion that their current position as a subcontractor created a definite advantage for their firm at contract resolicitation. The perceived negative effects of multiyear procurement are on the subcontractors who have to wait for up to five years to recompete for that segment of business.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA165590

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People

  • Anthony M. Dovie

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Acquisition
  • California
  • Commerce
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Money
  • National Security
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  • New York
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Security
  • United States

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.