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Under the best of circumstances, production competition for a major end-item is a complex undertaking. In<br />

some instances it is not possible or advantageous to pursue competition for the end item. The program manager<br />

must then aggressively pursue other techniques for controlling and reducing costs. Such strategies include:<br />

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Subcontract competition<br />

Component/subsystem breakout<br />

Use of the Industrial Modernization Incentive Program<br />

Aggressive value engineering program<br />

Use of incentive or award fee contracts<br />

Should cost analysis of the sole source prime<br />

Product improvement of existing item<br />

Use of "off-the-shelf" commercial or non-developmental items (NDI)<br />

Summary: Competition offers substantial benefits. It also entails some risks. Competition planning must be an<br />

integral part of the overall acquisition strategy and must be deliberate and thorough as well as tailored to specific<br />

characteristics of the program.<br />

POC: For Component Breakout, Dennis Malloy, AIR-4.1C, (301) 342-2220; and for Competition in Contracting,<br />

Pat Cornett, AIR-2.1.1, 301 757-6571<br />

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