Guide to Special Considerations in Government Research and Development Contracting
Abstract
This thesis researched applicable literature on special characteristics related to Government R&D contracting. Emphasis was placed on small dollar government R&D procurement. A comprehensive literature review, together with informal interviews with contracting personnel from RADC Griffiss AFB NY were used to develop this study. The special characteristics include R&D definitions, different stages in R&D, R&D's interaction with the economy, technical considerations in R&D, R&D contract types, competition and R&D, roles of critical officers in R&D contracting, and some performance problems encountered in R&D. The research for this study showed that R&D is a fundamental component of this nation's technological leadership. Better training is required for personnel involved in R&D procurement. Contracting Officers, Program Managers, and Contract Administrators are part of a very important team which is in charge of supervising the efficiency and effectiveness of government R&D procurement. Most of the performance problems encountered in government R&D procurement can and should be resolved for its success. This study will become part of NCMA's Body of Knowledge library and it condense the special considerations in government R&D contracting in a manner that is easily accessible to interested readers with some experience in government contracting. (KR)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA216345
Entities
People
- Oscar V. Rodriguez-morales
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology