Problem: Engelbeck points out that government buyers have not traditionally done market research. Explain how and why that has changed in recent years.
Q1. Explain how the FAR has been revised in recent years to accommodate more effective communications between the government buyer and the seller.
Q2. Explain the term "bundling" as used in FAR 7.3. Present an argument for or against the need for all three types of bundling specified.
See reference:
Engelbeck, R. Marshall. Acquisition management. Management Concepts Inc, 2001.
Speculate on how a contractor could abuse the bundling provisions in the FAR. Suggest what the signs of such abuse might be.