Contracting at the Speed of Relevance: A Survey to Aid U.S. Navy Speed and Relevancy

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to create a survey that will help various Naval Undersea Warfare Centers divisions identify areas that contracting officers (KOs) and negotiators see as gaps or obstacles to awarding contracts, and to make recommendations to close the gaps in pursuit of mission success. We examine why it is essential that requirements are delivered on time, along with the different contractual vehicles and high-velocity techniques available to aid in closing the gaps identified by KOs and negotiators.