Small Contract Award: Improving the Vendor Selection Process

Abstract

The objective of this research was to design and validate a methodology that would enhance the productivity of the buyers who perform the vendor selection function at the Defense Electronic Supply Center. The approach utilized computer automation and software developed specifically for this application. A prototype was developed and tested. Comprised of three phases and eighteen buyers, the testing evaluated the prototype in four areas: (1) accuracy of the presented information, (2) thoroughness of the presented information, (3) ability of the user to use the presented information, and, (4) usability by inexperienced personnel. Examination of the data generated by the test phase confirms the approach used to enhance the productivity of the buyers was valid. As a result of findings from this research, the recommendations derived include the integration of this methodology into the development of future buyer assistance programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246762

Entities

People

  • Daniel E. Hagmaier

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Consistency
  • Control Systems
  • Database Management Systems
  • Databases
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Prototypes
  • Software Development
  • Surveys

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics