An Evaluation of IDIQ Contracts for Services

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Abstract:

As the Department of Defense DoD seeks to transform itself for the 21st century, it has sought new and innovative methods to increase the effectiveness of its acquisition processes. One mechanism that attempts to accomplish this goal has been the expanded use of indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity IDIQ contracts. Questions can be raised about the best way to organize and manage an IDIQ contract. In order to develop a better understanding of this rapidly-growing contracting arrangement, we drew upon data from an electronic survey of members of the Professional Services Council PSC, a national trade association of the government professional and technical services industry. The survey was developed as an empirical assessment of one population of firms experienced with the IDIQ contract vehicle. Our report analyzes the results of the survey and offers suggestions based on our findings.

Author(s):
Lucyshyn, William ; Gansler, Jacques ; Corl, Amelia
Author Organization(s):
MARYLAND UNIV COLLEGE PARK CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND PRIVATE ENTERPRISE
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the Naval Postgraduate School's 8th Annual Acquisition Research Symposium, 10-12 May 2011, Seaside, CA. Document includes briefing charts (22 slides, title same as report). U.S. Government or Federal Rights License.
Pagination:
0033

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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
Report Number(s):
NPS-AM-11-C8P08R02-037
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_4.5.3_Program Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness
Modernization Areas:
Biotechnology
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, SYMPOSIA, SURVEYS, ACQUISITION, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, COMMERCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management
Keyword(s):
IDIQ(INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY), IDIQ CONTRACTS
Report Date:
2011 Apr 30
Creation Date:
2011 Jun 29