Spend Analysis on Acquisition for Studies and Analysis in the U.S. Navy's

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze the U.S. Navy’s procurement of studies and analysis to identify contracting offices, contractors, service categories, and contracting characteristics. Studies and analysis are a service which influence Navy decision-makers and defense capabilities; therefore, it is vital to know how the Navy acquires study and analysis services. Knowledge from this spending data provides decision-makers with spending characteristics, efficiencies, and relationships between contracting offices, contractors, and study and analysis service categories. The results from this research also provides a foundation for strategic sourcing strategies to improve support of national defense strategies.