The Value of Competitive Contracting

Abstract

In the environment of shrinking budgets, there is a trend toward competitive contracting. Research indicates that the government can achieve significant cost savings from competition among industry. This paper will determine how much cost savings could be achieved. It will also analyze numerous contract-related Government Accountability Office reports and provide a summary of the Better Buying Power initiatives. This paper will also identify circumstances that prohibit full and open competition and patterns where competition is most successful. Finally, this paper will provide recommendations to assist federal executives in maximizing competitive contracting and provide the knowledge needed help achieve mandates for improved efficiency and reduced costs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA619536

Entities

People

  • Alejandro Ramirez
  • Pamela A. Healy
  • Sang W. Sok

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • National Governments
  • Open System Architecture
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Policy
  • United States
  • United States Government

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