A Dictionary of Acquisition and Contracting Terms

Abstract

This thesis presents a procedure for establishing a basis for defining words and terms used in the field of contracting. It offers a sample of published definitions presently used in government contracting. A synthesis of different published definitions was produced and the results sent to recognized professionals in the contracting discipline for their opinions. Their feedback was used to arrive at an acceptable definition of the words and terms offered. Follow-on work needs to be done to define other words and terms in the contracting field using the procedure established by this effort. Appendix E of this thesis presents the 28 contracting terms for which consensual definitions were established.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA202120

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  • Daniel F. Ryan

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
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  • Business Administration
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  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Employment
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Governments
  • Literature Surveys
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Manufacturing
  • Organizational Structure
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  • United States

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