The Benefits and Inhibitors to the use of Commercial Item Descriptions at Defense Logistics Agency Centers

Abstract

The implementation of the commercial item description (CID) program is one of DoD's attempts to improve the acquisition of commercial and commercial-type products. CIDs provide the Contracting Officer with a means to solicit for commercial products using a generic description consisting of salient characteristics of products available in the commercial marketplace. This thesis addresses the benefits and inhibitors to the use of CIDs at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Supply Centers. Data were collected from DLA employees and Government contractors to determine the perceived benefits and inhibitors. Based on this research, it recommended that the parameters for the use of CIDs be expanded and continued education of the acquisition workforce regarding the CID program be held.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA255163

Entities

People

  • Dale P. Cottongim

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

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  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Literature Surveys
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • National Governments
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Standards
  • Training
  • United States

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Computer Engineering
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management