Mission Planning (Strategy) Execution

Mission Planning (Strategy) Execution is the phase in the acquisition process where your initial research and analysis of your customers requirementsare put into action.Based upon your communication and business advice you provided to yourcustomer and knowing theirrequirements - you are now challenged with developing an effective acquisition strategy and business planto bestsatisfy their requirement.

This section provides information andresources to assist you in making smart and informed business decisions.Communication with your customer is key to a successful business relationship.This section also describes the process by which the efforts of all personnel responsible for an acquisition are coordinated and integrated through a comprehensive plan for fulfilling your customers requirement.It focuses on several key considerations:

  • An Acquisition Planis adocumented plan that addresses all technical, business, management, and other significant considerations that will control an acquisition.
  • Commercial Itemsinclude modifications customarily available in the commercial marketplace or minor modifications made to meet federal government requirements.
  • Preference for Commercial Items
  • Certain Laws Not Applicable
  • Contract Type

COMMERCIAL ITEMS IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW AND TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE

 Competitionis the process of obtaining supplies and services from the source whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government.

  • Full and Open Competition
  • Full and Open After Exclusions
  • Other Than Full and Open Competition

Contracting Methodsvary according to dollar value and type. Information onthe followingtypes of contract can be found in various parts of the FAR:

  • Contract Types (Cost and Fixed)
  • Micro Purchases
  • Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
  • Sealed Bidding
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Reverse Auctioning
  • Socio-economic Programs

Purchase Requestsare documents that, when submitted to a contracting office, officially initiate a particular procurement action.

 Market Researchis the process of collecting and analyzing information on commercial capabilities, processes, pricing, incentives, warranties, and delivery of other standard terms and conditions.

 Requirementsare descriptions ofan agency's need, and includes the appropriated funds to satisfy the needs.

Solicitation Announcement- All Federal procurement offices are required to announce proposed procurement actions over $25,000 and contract awards over $25,000, that are likely to result in the award of any subcontracts, in the Commerce Business Daily (CBD).

Special Contracting Methodsare designed to support an acquisition strategy that reflects a long-term financial commitment, and a program office willing to get special authorization to support that approach.

  • Apha Contracting
  • Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA)
  • Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
  • Contract Bundling
  • Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)
  • Government-wide Agency Contracts (GWAC)
  • Grants and Agreements
  • Indefinite Delivery
  • Interagency Acquisition (Economy Act)
  • Letter Contracts
  • Multi-year Options
  • Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)
  • Multiple Year
  • Other Transaction Authority
  • Performance-based Service Contracting
  • Service Contracting