The Benefits and Inhibitors to the use of Commercial Item Descriptions at Defense Logistics Agency Centers

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Abstract:

The implementation of the commercial item description CID program is one of DoDs attempts to improve the acquisition of commercial and commercial-type products. CIDs provide the Contracting Officer with a means to solicit for commercial products using a generic description consisting of salient characteristics of products available in the commercial marketplace. This thesis addresses the benefits and inhibitors to the use of CIDs at Defense Logistics Agency DLA Supply Centers. Data were collected from DLA employees and Government contractors to determine the perceived benefits and inhibitors. Based on this research, it recommended that the parameters for the use of CIDs be expanded and continued education of the acquisition workforce regarding the CID program be held.

Author(s):
Cottongim, Dale P.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0119

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.1_Define and Prioritize Requirements; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*CONTRACTORS, *LOGISTICS, *COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT, ACQUISITION, SUPPLIES, BENEFITS, INHIBITORS, EDUCATION, THESES, PARAMETERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Report Date:
1992 Jun 01