What are the three contracting life cycle phases
(Ans- Pre-award, Award, and Post-award
Define the pre-award phase
(Ans- Invokes all work performed
... [Show More] by both the buyer (Gov't or Prime Contractor) and seller (contractor or sub) in communicating the buyer's requirements and providing a solution to those requirements
What typically starts before the contracting process?
(Ans- Requirement definition, budgeting/funding process, and acquisition planning.
The pre-award phase consist of what two primary activities?
(Ans- Develop Solicitation (for our purpose, this is done by the Gov't or the contractor) and develop offer (this is done by the contractor or sub)
In planning the solicitation
(Ans- The buying activity must assess the need and analyze the requirement as well make sure that contract outcomes will be measurable and properly incentivized. They buying activity must also verify availability of funds.
Buying activities must also
(Ans- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, evaluate if the requirement is achievable, and perform any pre-offer conferences or communication
Market Research happens in what phases of contracting life cycle?
(Ans- Is a process continuous throughout all phases of the contracting life cycle
In planning the solicitation...
(Ans- Buying activities should analyze risk that can take the form of performing make or by decisions, conducting a supply or service determination, and understanding the required schedule or needs of the customer.
Before finalizing the solicitation...
(Ans- The contract manager will participate in choosing a contract type and contracting method, help determine applicable regulations, and assist in building an evaluation strategy for offers.
In response to a solicitation...
(Ans- The seller will submit an offer
The sellers offer should include
(Ans- The offer must've line with the offerers overall sales plan and overall risk category. determining which parts of the contract performance the offer will need assistance from partners, subcontractors, or vendors. Communicate with the buying activity to make sure all information has been provided [Show Less]