Air Force Journal of Logistics. Volume 34, Numbers 3 and 4, 2011

Abstract

The DoD is failing to achieve maximum savings by limiting e-RA use to simplified, low-dollar acquisitions. Substantially greater savings are obtainable through strategically identifying goods or services in large volume in order to maximize economies of scale. "Electronic Reverse Auctions -- Removing Barriers to Unleash Savings in Federal Procurement" explores electronic reverse auction (e-RA) use within the federal government as a strategic sourcing tool. The authors, using spend analysis for fiscal years 2007 and 2008. confirm the underutilization of e-RAs. Next, using an e-RA for generators (the first and only reverse auction conducted by the Air Force in Kuwait) as a case study, they examine and explain how the government can integrate e-RAs into its source selections while easing the learning curve for individual contracting officers, maximizing e-RA use where appropriate, and saving substantial taxpayer dollars.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA541785

Entities

People

  • Adam V. Coyne
  • Bryan J. Hudgens
  • Timothy G. Hawkins

Organizations

  • Air Force Logistics Management Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Airframes
  • Business Administration
  • Civil War
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Applications
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics