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BGMT 339 Introduction to Federal Contraction Final Project:  Phase 2 - Meaningful Outline Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 1

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BGMT 339 Introduction to Federal Contraction Final Project:  Phase 2 - Meaningful Outline Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

1. Introduction

a.  An overview of the research on the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.

 

b.  How is the acquisition lifecycle framework used by the contractor

 

c.  When is the Federal Information Technology Reforms Act (FITARA) used.

 

Paragraph I

 

                a. Terms such as warranties, discounts, and customer support

                commercial sales are made.

 

                b. A potential supplier's ability to meet DoD requirements for distribution and   logistics support systems need.

 

                c.  Develop lease and contract terms and assessment elements that recognize   commercial business practices and encourage competition.

 

Paragraph II

 

                a.  Availability of products to meet your requirements

 

                b.  The ability of suppliers to adapt products to user requirements

 

                c.  The flexibility to accommodate users' needs to purchase commercial items,   commercial services, or unexploited items

 

Paragraph III

 

                a.  Formulate procurement strategy, requirements and pros and cons

 

                b. Develop product specifications, statements of work and statements of purpose to     enable companies to sell commercial products and services in accordance with             commercial practices.

 

                c.  Before requesting a quote for a purchase for which the appraised value is less             than the reduced-price.  Purchase limits when adequate information is not available,          and circumstances justify the cost.

 

 

Conclusion

 

                When deciding who should be involved in market research, consider the factors that will affect the success of the overall purchase. What information do you need to make purchasing decisions in the commercial market? You need it to prepare a description of your product or service.  Products and services must have performance characteristics that allow them to be evaluated and differentiated from each other. For products that require further support, such as spare parts to fix, you need to know the features of the tracking system. Are third-party tests used? What business practices are standard? What are the standard entry practices?  new technology? The market research process can involve many aspects and requires a team effort. A team may consist of each of the following experts:

               

                At the other end of the large systems procurement spectrum are many individual contracts for low-cost products and services. It can be for a new product or service or to buy an already available product or service. For these purchases, strategic and tactical market research can be combined into one activity that is performed before the invitation is sent. The scope and effort of this market research will vary depending on the size and complexity of the acquisition, but the purpose of the market research remains the same.

Understand commercial markets and use commercial products, services, and practices where possible to get the best value for government.

 

 

 

Instructions

Final Project: Phase 3 - Paper (26%)

NOTE:  All submitted work is to be your original work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse.  You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only).

Required Elements to include in the Final Paper:

Select a contracting subject pertaining to the FAR Sections covered in this class (e.g., improper business practices, acquisition processes, market research, contractor qualifications, competition, commercial items, warranty, inspection/acceptance, changes, terminations, etc.).

Research individually the selected topic: Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Outline and assess this issue

Required Formatting of the Final Paper:

This paper should be double spaced, 12-point font, and four to five pages in length excluding the title page and reference page;

Third person writing is required.  Third person means that there are no words such as "I, me, my, we, or us" (first person writing), nor is there use of "you or your" (second person writing).  If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link:  http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person

FAR

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations

 

Contractions are not used in business writing, so you are expected NOT to use contractions in writing this assignment.

Use headings;

Title page with your name, the course name, title of paper, the date, and instructor's name;

Include reference page.

Use APA formatting for in-text citations and reference page.  Students need to paraphrase and not use direct quotes.