CHAPTOR 12 In the early 1930s‚ a mathematician developed a formula that could be used to make accurate weather forecasts‚ something that was unheard of at that time. However‚ because there were no computers or calculators at that time‚ it took almost three months of hand calculations to come up with the next day’s forecast. This obviously was far from useful‚ and many individuals scoffed at such a preposterous solution to weather forecasting. However‚ with the introduction of computers by the
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Solicitation Planning) is the process of requesting a price and supporting information from bidders. The solicitation usually takes the form of an RFP (Request for Proposal). Request Seller Responses‚ the bidder takes the RFP (Request for Proposal) and request formal proposals from sellers. Select Sellers‚ the evaluation of bids in response to RFP includes the price and also an evaluation of the technical approach. The
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1. Describe how the challenges in the Simple Getaways RFP affect key stakeholders. The current technological solution employed by Simple Getaways impacts three key groups of stakeholders. Human resources personnel‚ travel agents‚ and management are all negatively impacted by the current design. All stakeholder groups are affected by the version control challenges caused using multiple regionally based file servers and the lack of an integrated file management system. Multiple versions of files
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a venture that NASA is promoting in order to improve the structural capabilities of the Shuttle Launch Booster. The prime contractor that NASA is using for this project is the Space Technologies Institute (STI)‚ who put out a request for proposal (RFP) for a subcontractor to help with this project. SEC won the bid to become the subcontractor on this project‚ and the Director of Engineering‚ Mr. Henry Larsen‚ appointed Mr. Gary Allison as the project manager (The Orion Shield Project‚ 2003). As The
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this document for the purpose of preparing and submitting a proposal in response to this RFP. All other uses are strictly prohibited. 1.2 Project Overview The University of Phoenix is looking to train its personnel on the use of Microsoft Office® programs using outside providers. You are hereby invited to submit a proposal for the project described in this RFP. 1.3 Schedule Event | Date | Release of RFP | August 20‚ 2009 | Proponents give notice of intent to bid | August 24‚ 2009 | End
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management support b. There are several good reasons why RFPs are used. Which of the following options is not supported under an RFP? 1. Specifying system requirements in RFPs tends to eliminate unnecessary features. 2. Each vendor receives the same set of RFP requirements‚ so they are all on equal footing. 3. The time and effort that goes into the creation of the RFP translates into a successful implementation. 4. The issuing of an RFP tells vendors there is more than one vendor involved in the
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Case IV-3: IT Infrastructure Outsourcing Schaeffer (A) Schaeffer Corporation must have improved information technology services in order for them to achieve their ambitious growth goals. Schaeffer’s IT is not one of their core competencies and they are able to save some money by outsourcing and expending into additional countries and acquiring these new companies will require extraordinary IT support efforts. Schaeffer Corporation has five challenges associated with their decision to outsource
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents 1. About Capstone Technologies 3 2. Overview of Proposal 3 2.1 Desired Outcomes/Deliverables 3 2.2 Proposed Methodology 3 2.3 Essential Eligibility Criteria 4 3. Contract Term and Work Schedule 4 4. Proposal Submission Requirements 5 5 Copyrights 5 6 Payment Plan 6 6 Proposal Submission 6 8. Section B. Technical Proposal - Standard Forms 8 9. Section 3C. Financial Proposal - Standard Forms 12 1. About Capstone Technologies Capstone
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1. What are the three types of‚ “Purchasing Authority?” Give one example of each. 2. Express Authority- authority of the purchasing manager. Express authority is given to the purchasing manager automatically and should be in writing in the company bylaws. Ex.- in most states‚ real estate contacts must be in writing. 3. Implied Authority- Implied authority is implied by the law at the time the principal grants express authority to the purchasing agent. It gives the purchasing agent the legal
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support capability." We considered various other options to conclude this assignment‚ as follows: * Issuing an RFQ * Hiring an external Consultant * In-source or out-source more document processing Although these were viable‚ we feel that the RFP process will provide the best strategic solution for XYZ‚ while also achieving a much better long-term solution. We would require at least another two months for this process‚ while keeping the current units on a monthly contract‚ to ensure ongoing
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