Acquisition Planning Questions, management homework help
Subject
Business Finance
Question Description
Acquisition Planning Questions
Market Research & Commercial Item Use - 3 points total
a. FAR Part 10 requires agencies to use market research results to identify whether a commercial item exists to meet agency needs. According to FAR Part 10, if no such commercial item exists, what steps must the agency next take to meet its requirements? (1 point)
b. According to the Commerciality Determination Report written for the BSVD program, the required biosensor is not readily available in the commercial marketplace. Analyze the report and identify four areas where either the market research does not adequately address the requirements of FAR Part 10 or the thoroughness of documentation is lacking to support its conclusions. (1/2 point for each identified area with supporting rationale - total of 2 points)
Competition – 2 points total
FAR Part 6
If your agency decides to limit competition for the BSVD contract, which FAR Subpart 6.3 exception is best justified in relation to the facts presented? Provide rationale for your response to include addressing any unique requirements contained in the FAR Subpart 6.3 exceptions. (2 points)