Acquisition planning
Acquisition Planning
Professor Phil Campos
July 31, 2011
Government Contract Law
LEG 505
Abstract Acquisition planning is very important in providing the government with the best supplies and services. There are six phases in the government acquisition process. Those six steps are requirements determination, acquisition planning, negotiation, contract award, and performance after contract award, and contract close out (Engelbeck, 2002, pg. 77). Acquisition planning involves determining what to purchase and when. Acquisition planning is designed to coordinate effectively the efforts of all personnel responsible for the multi-faceted aspects of procuring supplies and services. The purpose of this paper is to (1) determine if a requirement can or is required to be contracted for using other than full and open competition, (2) determine if the agency has satisfied the requirements in deciding to “make or buy the items/services they require”, and (3) determine if that portion of the contract text is ambiguous and if so, explain why or why not.
Given a situation of a federal agency with a requirement, determine if that requirement can or is required to be contracted for using other than full and open competition. Cite the authorization and provide the rationale/requirement for using that method. Acquisition planning process demands teamwork. The procurement plan should contain all applicable technical, contracting, fiscal, business, and program/project management factors that will govern the acquisition. The plan should also address potential problems, risks, and opportunities (Engelbeck, 2002, pg. 78). Full and open competition refers to all responsible bidders being permitted to compete. Full and open competition should be used to determine fair and reasonable prices. There are certain conditions that would allow for contracts to be awarded without providing full and open competition. Agencies must follow the portion of
Professor Phil Campos
July 31, 2011
Government Contract Law
LEG 505
Abstract Acquisition planning is very important in providing the government with the best supplies and services. There are six phases in the government acquisition process. Those six steps are requirements determination, acquisition planning, negotiation, contract award, and performance after contract award, and contract close out (Engelbeck, 2002, pg. 77). Acquisition planning involves determining what to purchase and when. Acquisition planning is designed to coordinate effectively the efforts of all personnel responsible for the multi-faceted aspects of procuring supplies and services. The purpose of this paper is to (1) determine if a requirement can or is required to be contracted for using other than full and open competition, (2) determine if the agency has satisfied the requirements in deciding to “make or buy the items/services they require”, and (3) determine if that portion of the contract text is ambiguous and if so, explain why or why not.
Given a situation of a federal agency with a requirement, determine if that requirement can or is required to be contracted for using other than full and open competition. Cite the authorization and provide the rationale/requirement for using that method. Acquisition planning process demands teamwork. The procurement plan should contain all applicable technical, contracting, fiscal, business, and program/project management factors that will govern the acquisition. The plan should also address potential problems, risks, and opportunities (Engelbeck, 2002, pg. 78). Full and open competition refers to all responsible bidders being permitted to compete. Full and open competition should be used to determine fair and reasonable prices. There are certain conditions that would allow for contracts to be awarded without providing full and open competition. Agencies must follow the portion of
References: Engelbeck, M, 2002. Acquistion Management. Management Concepts:Virginia. Keyes, N, 2000. Government Contracts in a Nutshell 4th ED. Thomson West:Minnesota. O’Connor, T, 2007. Understanding Government Contract Law. Management Concepts:Virginia. ND, 2011. Federal Acquisition Regulation. Retrieved on July 31, 2011 from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/html