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<p>Alpha contracting is a collaborative effort between a buyer and supplier during  contract formation to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Although several benefits of  Alpha contracting are espoused in the literature, the concept is not ubiquitous, nor is it  well understood. The purpose of this Joint Applied Project is to evaluate current  Department of Defense (DoD) procedures for the use of Alpha contracting. Specifically,  we plan to explore Alpha contracting to define what constitutes successful/unsuccessful  Alpha contracting, as well as the contributing factors to both outcomes. Additionally, we  will identify antecedents for and consequences of use, and variations of the processes  employed. This research will identify the utility of Alpha contracting, and explain its  narrow usage to date. Using a case study methodology, we will interview experienced  Alpha contracting teams, to include contracting officers, DCAA, DCMA, end  users/customers, program managers and acquisition directors to better understand the  Alpha contracting phenomenon. We will use interview results and research to develop  recommendations to address the factors that lead to successful Alpha contracting, as well  as the barriers that arise once used.
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<br>Subjects: Alpha contracting</div>
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<dl><dd>Kirzow, Robert</dd>
<dd>Sweeney, Colleen</dd></dl></div>
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