The Application of Decision Analysis Methods to Source Selection in the United States Air Force

Abstract

This research investigates the efficacy of applying formal decision analysis methods to the selection of the best contractor for defense systems acquisition. Specifically, Multiattribute Utility Theory (MAUT) and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) are applied to source selection within the United States Air Force. The source selection process is described. MAUT and AHP are applied to an actual Air Force source selection case study. We conclude the Air Force source selection process can benefit from the application of decision analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA242369

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey S. Stonebraker
  • Vernon E. Francis

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Case Studies
  • Classification
  • Command And Control
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Government Procurement
  • Operations Research
  • Organizational Structure
  • Reliability
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.