A Study of the Impact of Acquisition Reforms on Pre-Award Solicitations

Author

Jason J. Bock

Date of Award

9-1996

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

First Advisor

Richard L'Heureux, PhD

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop insights into the impact acquisition reforms have had on pre-award solicitations. The changing nature of the marketplace and the reduction in the size of the defense budget has brought about a series of sweeping acquisition changes that include the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) and Lighting Bolt initiatives. A qualitative analysis of six cases and interviews of people actively involved in the solicitation process revealed acquisition reform benefits: increased performance, cost savings, and reduced acquisition time. These benefits were achieved through the use of performance-based contracting and adaptation of several commercial business practices. Performance-based contracting was not found to affect the level of competition for solicitations.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GCM-LAS-96S-1

DTIC Accession Number

ADA319528

Comments

Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Logistics and Acquisition Management of the Air Force Institute of Technology

Recommended Citation

Bock, Jason J., "A Study of the Impact of Acquisition Reforms on Pre-Award Solicitations" (1996). Theses and Dissertations. 6256.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/6256