Acquisition Management Information System
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A description of an automated acquisition management information system developed by the Air Force Systems Command is presented. Acquisition Management Information System is an integrated system providing support for the contract administration and payment system. It serves as a central repository of contract information and supports contract writing with edits and validations. Methods of input include source data automation, abstracting, formatted screens, interchanges and tape inputs. Methods of output include string, natural language and report writer, batch product and control number, and push/pull reports. Specific achievements of the system are summarized. Recommendations for system improvement are included. Two new subsystems have been introduced. These are improved data input and command management information systems.
Publication Name: National Contract Management Quarterly Journal
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0163-2124
Year: 1983
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DOD Contracting and Acquisition
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Results of a study of the effectiveness of the contracting and acquisition process of the Department of Defense in the event of a national emergency are Presented. Interviews were conducted to determine changes that would need to be made. None of those interviewed were aware of contingency plans. A decline in the industrial base is evident. This base could be expanded using Exception 16. Under this exception to existing contracting regulations, purchases in the interest of defense or mobilization may be made. Additional planning is also needed in the procurement office. Guidelines for plan development are provided. Recommendations for future research are included.
Publication Name: National Contract Management Quarterly Journal
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0163-2124
Year: 1983
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New Approaches for Quantifying Risk and Determining Sharing Arrangements
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An approach for quantifying contractual risk in the acquisition process is presented. Risk and uncertainty are defined. Two methods of risk measurement are introduced. One is a software package that generates probability density functions from a small amount of data. The second method is based upon use of the underlying learning curve error function. These methods can be used to improve the negotiation process. Sharing arrangements may be made based upon risk. Two types of sharing arrangements are incentive sharing and award fee arrangements.
Publication Name: National Contract Management Quarterly Journal
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0163-2124
Year: 1983
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