Preaward Evaluation and Responsibility Determination of Foreign Contractors.

Abstract

International procurement in an important and complex aspect of defense acquisition. In fiscal year 1987 more than $3.8 billion in DOD contracts and subcontracts were awarded to foreign contractors. Adequate preaward evaluation of foreign contractors is essential to ensure price reasonableness and successful completion of the contract. This thesis identifies and examines the special considerations and unique problems in evaluating and determining responsibility of foreign contractors. Research data were obtained through interviews with corporate procurement managers and DOD contracting officers and program managers. The thesis provides useful guidance for contracting officers and program managers engaged in international acquisition and faced with evaluating foreign contractors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA206115

Entities

People

  • Michael A. Rellins

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Intellectual Property
  • International Relations
  • International Trade
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • Money
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).