An Evaluation of the Limited Contract Warrant Experiment at March AFB.

Abstract

In October 1985 a limited contract warrant was granted to the Director, Medical Logistics Management at March AFB. This warrant was for all purchases under $500 per order. By granting contracting authority outside of the 65XX careerfield, Strategic Air Command was breaking with the traditional method of procuring medical items. This thesis used a modified Delphi technique to elicit responses from medical logistics and contracting personnel holding parallel positions from Air Staff to base level. The feasibility and limitations of this experiment are discussed and a suggested training outline for medical personnel participating in limited contract warrants is provided. With over $128.7 million spent in procurement of medical supplies through local purchase procedures in FY '85, and over 40% of all medical purchases obtained in this manner, there is strong impetus to explore alternatives which may speed up, simplify, or assist the medical treatment facility in obtaining the needed supplies in as timely a manner as possible.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA174495

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