Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428980830
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Performance-based service acquisition
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428980830
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428980830
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Performance-based Acquisitions
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Letting of contracts
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Letting of contracts
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Implementing Performance-based Services Acquisition (PBSA)
Author: John A. Ausink
Publisher: RAND Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The U.S. Air Force is implementing performance-based practices in its service contracts to improve quality and reduce costs. Earlier Project AIR FORCE research examined implementation in installation support services. The project has now examined purchased services that support weapon system development and sustainment ('systems' services). Under performance-based services acquisition (PBSA), buyers should (1) describe what service is desired (not how to do it), (2) use measurable performance standards and quality assurance plans, (3) specify procedures for reductions in fee or price when services do not meet contract requirements, and (4) include performance incentives where appropriate. The authors conducted interviews at an Air Logistics Center and a Product Center to learn whether and how service contracts included these performance-based practices. Many at the two Centers felt that it is difficult for systems service contracts to satisfy all four of the PBSA criteria. To satisfy the requirement to use "measurable performance standards," for example, some personnel believe that the desired result of a service must be known in advance and objective data must be collected frequently to measure performance against that result. This cannot be easily done for many systems services such as engineering support and advisory and assistance services. Despite this difficulty, however, both Centers use a performance-based approach (applying the other three criteria) to purchase many services, and many personnel felt that they can determine and convey whether the contractor met their needs. The authors conclude that many of the approaches used by the Centers satisfy the intent of the criteria.
Publisher: RAND Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The U.S. Air Force is implementing performance-based practices in its service contracts to improve quality and reduce costs. Earlier Project AIR FORCE research examined implementation in installation support services. The project has now examined purchased services that support weapon system development and sustainment ('systems' services). Under performance-based services acquisition (PBSA), buyers should (1) describe what service is desired (not how to do it), (2) use measurable performance standards and quality assurance plans, (3) specify procedures for reductions in fee or price when services do not meet contract requirements, and (4) include performance incentives where appropriate. The authors conducted interviews at an Air Logistics Center and a Product Center to learn whether and how service contracts included these performance-based practices. Many at the two Centers felt that it is difficult for systems service contracts to satisfy all four of the PBSA criteria. To satisfy the requirement to use "measurable performance standards," for example, some personnel believe that the desired result of a service must be known in advance and objective data must be collected frequently to measure performance against that result. This cannot be easily done for many systems services such as engineering support and advisory and assistance services. Despite this difficulty, however, both Centers use a performance-based approach (applying the other three criteria) to purchase many services, and many personnel felt that they can determine and convey whether the contractor met their needs. The authors conclude that many of the approaches used by the Centers satisfy the intent of the criteria.
Performance Based Service Acquisition (PBSA)
Author: Fred J. Lacey IV.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781423586289
Category : Contracting out
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Federal procurement has typically focused much of its efforts on the acquisition of products, with acquisition of services not being held in as high of regard. However, recent changes have required the Department of Defense and the US Air Force (USAF) to increase spending on services. This significant increase in spending on services suggests a need to ensure acquisition professionals are prepared to apply sound business judgment to Performance Based Service Acquisition (PBSA) strategies. PBSA involves acquisition strategies, methods, and techniques that describe and communicate measurable outcomes rather than direct performance processes. The Secretary of Defense, in order to ensure the success of PBSA, has established a goal of 50% of all service acquisitions meet PBSA requirements by 2005. This thesis looks the current status of PBSA with the USAF, if goals are being met, are there any trends to suggest future usage of PBSA, and what factors, if any, are related to whether a contract is classified as having been awarded using PBSA strategies. A combination of demographics, nominal logistical regression, and contingency tables will used in order to determine if the USAF is in compliance and if there are correlations within PBSA that affect its use. The results of this thesis will serve as a starting point from which further research can develop and provide information that can help utilize PBSA in the future.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781423586289
Category : Contracting out
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Federal procurement has typically focused much of its efforts on the acquisition of products, with acquisition of services not being held in as high of regard. However, recent changes have required the Department of Defense and the US Air Force (USAF) to increase spending on services. This significant increase in spending on services suggests a need to ensure acquisition professionals are prepared to apply sound business judgment to Performance Based Service Acquisition (PBSA) strategies. PBSA involves acquisition strategies, methods, and techniques that describe and communicate measurable outcomes rather than direct performance processes. The Secretary of Defense, in order to ensure the success of PBSA, has established a goal of 50% of all service acquisitions meet PBSA requirements by 2005. This thesis looks the current status of PBSA with the USAF, if goals are being met, are there any trends to suggest future usage of PBSA, and what factors, if any, are related to whether a contract is classified as having been awarded using PBSA strategies. A combination of demographics, nominal logistical regression, and contingency tables will used in order to determine if the USAF is in compliance and if there are correlations within PBSA that affect its use. The results of this thesis will serve as a starting point from which further research can develop and provide information that can help utilize PBSA in the future.
The Next Steps in Services Acquisition Reform
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Moving forward with services acquisition reform
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
MOVING FORWARD WITH SERVICES ACQUISITION REFORM: A LEGISLATIVE APPROACH TO UTILIZING..., HEARING... COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM, HOUSE OF
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Acquisition management agencies can improve training on new initiatives.
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428938931
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428938931
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Report of the Acquisition Advisory Panel to the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and the United States Congress
Author: United States. Office of Management and Budget. Acquisition Advisory Panel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic government information
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic government information
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Nomination of David H. Safavian
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description