SMARTER E-CONTRACTING: MOVING TOWARD BETTER SOURCING AND RETRIEVAL OF CONTRACT KNOWLEDGE

Authors
Dedmon, Jeremy
Hendricksen, Georgette C.
Subjects
contracting
e-contracting
cloud computing
Department of Defense Education Activity
DODEA
United States Air Force
U.S. Air Force
USAF
Advisors
Yoder, Elliott C.
Schwartz, Brett M.
Date of Issue
2021-06
Date
Publisher
Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This project reviews the current contracting storage method for contracts and supporting documentation of contracts in the United States Air Force (USAF) and Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA). The project explores the history of cloud computing within the government as well as the commercial marketplace. An in-depth analysis of current contracting systems within USAF and DODEA is completed, which shows that our current generation of contracting systems hinders the standard contracting professional’s ability to retrieve data from other government entities. The paper further explores what is currently state of the art within the commercial realm in document generation and storage. This approach gives an accurate picture of where the government is currently lacking in its ability to share information internally. This paper results in four separate recommendations for the reader to consider. The recommendation that is most effective in terms of technical capabilities and cost constraints is for the government to continue down its current path of system development. While continuing this development, the government should consider expanded accessibility and compatibility of these systems.
Type
Thesis
Joint Applied Project Report
Description
Series/Report No
Joint Applied Projects
Department
Graduate School of Defense Management (GSDM)
Graduate School of Defense Management (GSDM)
Organization
Human Systems Integration (HSI) Certificate Program
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Distribution Statement
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.