Contingency Contracting during Low-Intensity Conflicts

Abstract

The purpose of this research project was to improve the United States' ability to sustain a force during future low intensity conflicts via contingency contracting. This research was accomplished to recommend methods of improving the process by which we conduct contingency contracting. This thesis reviewed the history of contingency contracting and researched the current state of contingency contracting to identify problems that exist. Research involved conducting interviews with experts in the field of contingency contracting. This study identifies many issues of which contingency contracting officers should be aware. In addition, this thesis recommends several changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to assist contingency contracting officers in performing their duties. Keywords: Mobilization; Deployment; Contracts; Contract administration; Government procurement. Theses

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA201624

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Mason

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Civil War
  • Contracts
  • Deployment
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Low Intensity Conflict
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • United States Central Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.