An Analysis of the Source Selection Process at Aeronautical Systems Division

Abstract

This study was intended to identify factors which affect the length of the source selection process and to suggest changes to make the process more efficient. To accomplish this objective, interviews were conducted with Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD) contracting personnel who had recently participated in source selections. The study identified several factors which appear to be significant contributors to the length of the process. The most significant factors are lack of understanding, experience, and training; lack of teamwork; effects of ASD streamlining initiatives; excessive oversight; and unnecessary or excessive requirements. The recommendations of this study are intended to limit source selection activities to those essential to the integrity of the process, remove extraneous participants from the process, and ensure that actions are completed correctly the first time.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA216347

Entities

People

  • Elaine C. Rourke

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Classification
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Quality Control
  • Risk Analysis
  • Total Quality Management
  • Training

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
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