Enhancing Competition through the Improvement of the Dual Sourcing Decision Criteria at the Aeronautical Systems Division
Abstract
Dual sourcing is a recognized method of inducing competition into the Department of Defense acquisitions. The environment in which DOD acquisition occurs has changed dramatically in the past five years. Both the executive and legislative branches of government have initiated various programs and laws all proposing to improve the acquisition process. The latest aid comes from Congress via the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984. This act philosophically changed the emphasis of DOD acquisition from the method of contracting to the market condition of full and open competition and its promotion and sustainment. This new emphasis has increased the interest in dual sourcing amongst program managers. When past dual sourcing actions are studied, the results do not consistently produce reduced costs and strengthened industrial base. Knowing what criteria best measure dual sourcing's potential to enhance competition allows DOD program managers to more effectively utilize limited resources. This thesis looked at current literature findings on dual sourcing criteria.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174347
Entities
People
- Edwin F. Little
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology