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Alpha Contracting

Overview

Alpha Contracting streamlines the acquisition process and reduces cycle time for contracts. It emphasizes conducting actions concurrently, with a close relationship between an integrated Government team and the contractors. For example, under Alpha contracting, the Government and contractors may work together to develop a solicitation package that meets the Government's needs, while also eliminating contractor questions or concerns with it. Similarly, as the contractors complete development of portions of their technical and cost proposals, an integrated Government team, including representatives of the program office, the contracting office, the contract administration office, and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), may review the proposal and attempt to resolve issues the team identifies. When the completed proposals are then formally submitted to the contracting officer, much of it may already be negotiated. This approach is much more likely to result in an optimized program with an achievable scope, improved performance or quality, and the avoidance of non-value added requirements, at a lower overall cost than what was originally contemplated.



Policy and Guidance


Acrobat Document Acquisition Reform Implementation: An Industry Study for DOD Service Executives
Acrobat Document Acquisition Strategy Decision Guide --DON
Acrobat Document Change through Ex-Change Conference Report
Acrobat Document Detailed Survey Results by Change Element
Acrobat Document Implementation of Acquisition Reform



Success Stories

Document Acquisition of the Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI)
Document Application of AR Initiatives during Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)
Document Apply Alpha Contracting to the JSOW/LRIP Program
Document Environmental Closure of Allen Harbor Landfill
Document Innovative Pricing Practices for Piece Parts and Weapons Systems
Document Innovative Proposal Processes for High Frequency Radio Group Contract
Document Installing a Commercial Cockpit in the E-6 Aircraft
Document Joint Standoff Weapon Program's Acquisition Streamlining
Document Procurement of Tactical TOMAHAWK Weapons Control System
Document Reducing Cost/Schedule for TOMAHAWK All-Up-Round Program
Document Reengineering the Security Assistance Business Process
Document T45TS Naval Undergraduate Flight Training System Acquisition
Document Transforming JSOW Program from Full Military Specs to Commercial Practices
Document Using SBIR to Modernize Parachute System


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