Organization:
Contract Management (CM)

Type

Program

Full item page

Publication Search Results

Now showing 1 - 10 of 77

Contracting out government procurement functions: an analysis
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2007) Lamm, David V.; Yoder, E. Cory; Contract Management (CM); Graduate School of Business & Public Policy (GSBPP); Research and Sponsored Programs Office (RSPO); Acquisition Research Program (ARP); Graduate School of Business and Public Policy
This report presents the results of a study investigating the issues surrounding contracting out of Government procurement functions to private firms. Surveys were completed by and interviews were conducted with contracting and program office personnel in the Department of Defense as well as State and local government procurement officials. The primary focus of the research was the effectiveness of contracts which have been used to perform contracting functions, but also included are several problem areas related to the award and administration of these contracts.
Acquisition Research Conference 18 May 05
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2005-05) McKinney, Rich; Contract Management (CM); Graduate School of Business & Public Policy (GSBPP); Research and Sponsored Programs Office (RSPO); Acquisition Research Program (ARP)
Managing the Services Supply Chain in the Department of Defense: Empirical Study of the Current Management Practices in the Army
(2009-09-30) Apte, Aruna; Apte, Uday; Rendon, Rene G.; Contract Management (CM); Graduate School of Business & Public Policy (GSBPP); Acquisition Research Program (ARP); Contract Management
This paper presents the results of the fourth research project in our ongoing research on the management of services acquisition in the Department of Defense. In this empirical study, we developed and used a Web-based survey to collect data on the acquisition strategy, procurement methods, and contract types used at Army installations. Specifically, we studied the current management practices in such areas as lifecycle approach, project management, organization/management structure, and training provided to services acquisition personnel. We found that the majority of the services contracts awarded and administered conformed to our expectation. For example, most service contracts, except in the case of medical services, are competitively bid, fixed-priced awards with a minimal use of any type of contract incentives. The survey respondents also indicated that the number of authorized staff positions in the Army for services acquisition was inadequate and furthermore that the existing billets were inadequately filled. In this paper, we analyze the implications and impact of different approaches on the effectiveness of the contract management process and make recommendations for improving the management of services acquisition in the Army.
Contract Management Process Maturity: Empirical Analysis of Organizational Assessments
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010-02-01) Rendon, Rene G.; Contract Management (CM); Graduate School of Business & Public Policy (GSBPP); Acquisition Research Program (ARP); Contract Management
This research builds upon the emerging body of knowledge on contract management workforce competence and organizational process capability. In 2003, the Contract Management Maturity Model (CMMM) was first developed for the purpose of assessing an organization''s contract management process capability. Specifically developed for the Department of Defense''s (DoD) contracting agencies and defense industry partners, the CMMM has been applied at Air Force, Army, Navy, and defense industry organizations. During the period between 2007 and 2009, assessments were conducted at Army, Navy, Air Force, and joint DoD contracting organizations using the CMMM. These organizations included the Army Aviation and Missile Command, Naval Air Systems Command, Air Force Logistics Center, and the US Transportation Command. The primary purpose of this paper is to summarize the assessment ratings, analyze the assessment results in terms of contract management process maturity, discuss the implications of these assessment results for process improvement and knowledge management opportunities, and provide insight on consistencies and trends from these assessment results to DoD contract management. This paper also discusses these assessment results in an attempt to characterize the current state of contract management practice within the Department of Defense.
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM): Construction Management Handbook
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010-02-11) Hearl, Christopher; Yoder, E. Cory; Hawkins, Timothy G.; Contract Management (CM); Graduate School of Business & Public Policy (GSBPP); Acquisition Research Program (ARP)
This handbook is meant to serve as a tactical guide for Contingency Contracting Officers (CCOs) performing construction-focused activities within the USSOCOM theatre of operations. This handbook is not intended to override or contradict any applicable regulation, policy, or standard operating procedure, nor is it intended to cover contingency contracting principles from A-Z. For an overview of contingency contracting fundamentals, see the USSOCOM Contingency Contracting Module or Contingency Contracting-A Joint Handbook for the 21st Century. As an acquisition professional, a CCO should always practice responsible stewardship, flexibility, and adaptability to best support mission objectives. While this handbook will provide examples, possible solution sets, and guiding principles for successful construction management by a CCO, no two contingency experiences are the same. Thus, this handbook is intended to help the CCO operate with a synergistic approach to integrating the joint capabilities of the expeditionary environment.
Analysis of Contract Management Processes at Fleet & Industrial Supply Centers (FISC) Worldwide
(2009-06-01) Bautista, Romeo; Ward, Carl; Contract Management (CM); Graduate School of Business & Public Policy (GSBPP); Acquisition Research Program (ARP)
Army Contracting Command Workforce Model Analysis
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010) Reed, Timothy; Contract Management (CM); Graduate School of Business & Public Policy (GSBPP); Acquisition Research Program (ARP)
Construction Management Module: Contingency Contracting Synergistic Approach Integrating Joint Capabilities for USSOCOM
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010-01-29) Hearl, Chris M.; Yoder, E. Cory; Hawkins, Timothy G.; Contract Management (CM); Graduate School of Business & Public Policy (GSBPP); Acquisition Research Program (ARP)
This project investigates the effectiveness of Contingency Contracting Officers (CCOs) in executing construction requirements within the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) area of responsibility (AOR). The study provides recommendations to address identified weaknesses associated with a CCO''s ability to execute construction requirements for USSOCOM. One such recommendation is the development of a Construction Management Module (CM2) to better manage the contingency contracting process for construction requirements. This module will employ a synergistic approach (integrating joint capabilities) to planning and executing construction requirements in the USSOCOM contingency AOR.
Worldwid husbanding process improvement: comparative analysis of contractig methodologies
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2007) Gundemir, Mert; Manalang, Ronaldo; Metzger, Paul; Pitel, Joel; Contract Management (CM); Graduate School of Business & Public Policy (GSBPP); Acquisition Research Program (ARP); Graduate School of Business and Public Policy
This study is designed to support one of three major focus areas in the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Worldwide Husbanding Improvement Process initiative. Existing contracting methodologies were analyzed using the following methods: characteristics of existing contract vehicles within forecasting and simulation frameworks; strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) analysis, and stakeholder analysis. Conclusions are drawn and recommendations are outlined for optimum methods of contracting for husbanding services as requested by the Worldwide Husbanding Process Improvement Action Team. Historical husbanding contract data were reviewed, including constraints and desired performance criteria. Implementation of a flat-rate, low-variability, well-defined and constant set of requirements minimizes risk and price fluctuations. Conversely, adoption of a cost-reimbursable contract type is both undesirable and infeasible. A contracting methodology that represents a best-value trade-off within constraints should be flexible and risk-based while offering performance-based incentives.
Using a Modular Open Systems Approach in Defense Acquisitions: Implications for the Contracting Process
(2006-04-01) Rendon, Rene G.; Contract Management (CM); Graduate School of Business & Public Policy (GSBPP); Acquisition Research Program (ARP); Contract Management
This research explores the use of the modular open systems approach (MOSA) as a method for implementing an evolutionary acquisition strategy as well as the implications of using such an approach on the contracting process. A background on evolutionary acquisition is provided highlighting the benefit of rapid development and production of weapon systems incrementally, with each increment providing an increasing level of capability. The modular open systems approach (MOSA) is identified as an enabler for the evolutionary acquisition strategy, and a brief discussion on open systems is provided. The contractual implications of using a modular open systems approach is then discussed, focusing on each of the six phases of the procurement process. Examples of MOSA-specific contracting activities and documents are taken from recent US Navy weapons systems acquisition programs such as the Navy''s Common Enterprise Display System (CEDS) program, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)/Undersea Warfare (USW) Test Information Management System program, Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) program, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Package Integrator program, Littoral Combat ship (LCS) Flight 0 Preliminary Design program, and the Navy''s Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) program. The research will then conclude with the identification of characteristics of a successful MOSA program procurement and resulting contract.