Competition

Competition is the cornerstone of our acquisition system. The benefits of competition are well established. The Department is committed to providing maximum practical opportunities for competition, both for the initial contract award and for orders placed against multiple award contracts.

Competition Reports (FY 2007 - FY 2011)

DPAP Memo, 27 Apr 2011, "Improving Competition in Defense Procurements -- Amplifying Guidance"

DPAP Memo, 24 Nov 2010, "Improving Competition in Defense Procurements"

AT&L Directive-Type Memo 09-027, 4 Dec 2009, "Implementation of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009"

DPAP Memo, 5 Nov 2009, "DoD's FY2009 Competition Report"

DPAP Memo, 14 Sep 2009, "Competition in Department of Defense Acquisition"

Training - Competition Requirements for DoD Acquisition

DPAP Memo, 03 Oct 2008, "DoD's FY 2008 Competition Report"

OFPP Memo, 18 July 2008, "Effective Practice for Enhancing Competition"

DPAP Memo, 23 May 2008, "Enhanced Competition for Task and Delivery Order Contracts"

DPAP Memo, 13 May 2008, "Brand Name Specifications and Competition"

DPAP Memo, 28 Mar 2008, "Competition Requirements for Purchases from Federal Prison Industries"

DPAP Memo, 02 Jan 2008, "Improving Communication during Competitive Source"

OFPP Memo, 28 Nov 2007, "Appropriate use of Brand Name or Equal Purchase Descriptions"

AT&L Memo, 19 Sep 2007, "Prototyping and Competition"

AT&L Memo, 24 Aug 2007, Regarding Competitive Source Selections

DPAP Memo, 26 Jul 2007, "Enhancing Competition"

OFPP Memo, 31 May 2007, "Enhancing Competition in Federal Acquisition"

OFPP Memo, 17 April 2006, "Publication of Brand Name Justifications"

OFPP Memo, 11 April 2005, "Use of Brand Name Specifications"

DPAP Memo, 13 Sep 2004, "Approval Levels for Sole Source Orders Under Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) and Multiple Award Contracts"