Major new issues currently affecting government acquisition.

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Katz, Rebecca Adams
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1987-06Advisor
Lamm, David V.
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Smith, Raymond W.
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The purpose of this thesis is to review and synopsize
the major new issues currently affecting Government
acquisition. The individual topics discussed are: (1) the
Federal acquisition process, (2) the Packard Commission's
recommendations and their effect on Government acquisition,
(3) the role of competition in Government contracting, (4)
the new requirements for weapon systems warranties, (5) the
role source selection plays in the acquisition process, (6)
how delays in contractor performance affect the Government,
(7) the role of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
(ASBCA) in Government acquisition, (8) the recent changes in
the Weighted Guidelines (WGLs) for profit, (9) the impact of
the Defense Financial and Investment Review (DFAIR) Study on
investment, progress payments and profit, and (10) the role
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) plays in major weapon
systems acquisitions. This thesis will serve to update the
Manual of Acquisition Topics, a single desk reference guide
for acquisition managers.
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