Response to the following:
Review the articles:
1. Getting “Best Value” for the Warfighter and the Taxpayer by Frank Kendall
2. Getting the Best Value in a Source Selection? by Brian Schultz and David Dotson
3. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Why All the Debate? by Scott R. Calisti
4. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Overrated, Overused? by Will Goodman
Forum Introduction:
We have a reading from Department of Defense on Source Selection Procedures.
Reference for this discussion:
Review the: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA004370-14-DPAP.pdf
You may also research in the university library, internet, or other reputable sources to find material that could support your position.
Question:
1. Describe issues or problems related to source selection and contract award that could impact acquisitions in today's timeframe.
2. Describe with example one of the following: the good, the bad or the ugly of source selection.
Use your textbook, university library, internet, or other reputable sources to complete this assignment. Feel free to use your own experiences as well.
Instructions for a successful Forum:
Your initial post should be at least 250 words. Please respond to at least 2 other students. Responses should be a minimum of 100 words and should include at least one direct question related to what that another student posted or in response to a student's posting to your initial post.