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DOIhttps://doi.org/10.7249/RR4417
来源IDRR-4417-AF
Prototyping Using Other Transactions: Case Studies for the Acquisition Community
Lauren A. Mayer; Mark V. Arena; Frank Camm; Jonathan P. Wong; Gabriel Lesnick; Sarah Lovell; Edward Fernandez; Phillip Carter; Gordon T. Lee
发表日期2020-08-31
出版年2020
语种英语
结论

Flexibility is the most important outcome associated with the use of OTs

  • Participants in the case studies reported that OTs provide them with flexibilities that are either not available or are more difficult, time-consuming, or costly to achieve under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
  • These flexibilities include more open communication between contractors and the government during the entire OT life cycle; new, innovative ways to perform market research and publicize solicitations; and the lack of mandated specifications when developing an agreement.

Lessons learned concern flexibility, appropriateness, communication, and cost-sharing, among others

  • OTs provide flexibility not inherent in FAR procurements.
  • OTs are one mechanism in the contracting toolbox and should be used only when appropriate.
  • The rules of good government contract and program management still apply to OTs.
  • OTs can take a number of forms or execution mechanisms. Government personnel should consider the advantages and disadvantages of the various options.
  • Early and frequent communication among all OT stakeholders is especially important to the effective use of OTs.
  • The problem and OT strategy are not static and may require more user engagement during execution than is normally required in FAR-based transactions.
  • Cost-sharing can be an important incentive tool for OTs.
  • Although OT agreements require tailoring to the unique need and prototype, they can be informed by a number of existing sources, including example OT agreements, the Department of Defense's OT Guide, and basic contract law.
摘要

Researchers reviewed the U.S. Air Force's recent experience with using the authority for other transactions for prototype projects (OTs). This authority allows the U.S. Department of Defense to develop prototypes outside of most federal laws and regulations governing contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements. Through literature reviews, interviews, and case studies, researchers reviewed recent U.S. Air Force experience in using this authority, identifying lessons for acquisition professionals and improvements for use. Participants from the cases stated that OTs provide a number of flexibilities not inherent in Federal Acquisition Regulation procurements, such as allowing for more freedom to communicate with industry, tailoring solicitations and agreements, and working under conditions acceptable to nontraditional firms. Effective OT teams respond to this flexibility by engaging in a more commercial-like manner with industry while still applying an appropriate level of discipline. However, challenges with the effective use of OTs remain. Compliance-based training methods are insufficient, and establishing institutional knowledge is difficult. Further, a compliance-based contracting culture results in personnel discomfort with necessary risk-taking. The Air Force might be able to mitigate such challenges by developing case-based training that focuses on problem-solving, facilitating OT information sharing, and strategically managing the OT workforce to include mentoring programs and provide for broader experience. To fully leverage such changes, the Air Force should continue to work toward shifting its culture to ensure that personnel using OTs are rewarded for their willingness to take risks to accomplish the mission using sound judgment.

目录
  • Chapter One

    Introduction

  • Chapter Two

    Legislative Background and Recent Air Force Use of OTs

  • Chapter Three

    The OT Life Cycle: Phases, Overarching Characteristics, and Challenges

  • Chapter Four

    Observations About Developing the Problem and OT Strategy

  • Chapter Five

    Observations About Soliciting, Awarding, and Executing OTs

  • Chapter Six

    Policy Considerations in Employing OTs: Goals, Culture, Environment

  • Chapter Seven

    Conclusions

  • Appendix A

    Case Study Methodology

  • Appendix B

    Case Study Background

  • Appendix C

    Legal Considerations

主题Market Regulation ; Military Acquisition and Procurement
URLhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR4417.html
来源智库RAND Corporation (United States)
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Lauren A. Mayer,Mark V. Arena,Frank Camm,et al. Prototyping Using Other Transactions: Case Studies for the Acquisition Community. 2020.
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