Accession Number:

ADA151060

Title:

Nature and Extent of Subcontract Competition Conducted by Prime Contractors and Subcontractors.

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Smith,S. E.

Report Date:

1984-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

107.0

Abstract:

The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the nature and extent of subcontract competition at the prime contractor and subcontractor levels. This area has received increased attention recently due to the emphasis to increase competition in Government procurement. Information was gathered by interviews with personnel of two prime contractors, review of these prime contractors subcontract files, and questionnaires sent to subcontractors of these prime contractors. This thesis found the Governments definition of competition was widely acceptable and could be used as a common definition, that both prime contractors and subcontractors were extremely motivated to compete when consistent with their corporate goals and that they generally achieved a large amount of subcontract competition. Finally, there are specific actions the Government can take to increase the amount of subcontract competition. Keywords include Subcontract competition, and Major weapon system acquisition.

Descriptors:

• *CONTRACTORS
• *MILITARY PROCUREMENT
• GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
• THESES

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE