Week 6 Assignment – Bidding on a Contract With the Navy Introduction Based on the same scenario as in your Week 3 assignment, Small-Business Opportunities With the Navy, imagine that you have received a request for proposal (RFP #123456789), dated 07/14/2014. You also find out through a reliable source that a local competitor has also received an RFP for a similar type of product and service. Because of this, you will be required to negotiate the contract and will need to consider the contract specifics.
Instructions Write a 3–4 page paper in which you do the following: Suggest three ways in which the basic concepts of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) policy would mutually benefit your small business and the Navy. Determine the method that you will use for solicitation of a bid. Next, explain why the Navy is likely to choose your company in the sealed-bidding process. Go to the Strayer University Online Library to locate at least three quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other related websites do not qualify as academic resources. This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course.
Check with your professor for any additional instructions. The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is: Determine the impact of the FAR policy on a given business including solicitation methods. By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting your paper to be used and stored as part of the SafeAssign™ services in accordance with the Blackboard Privacy Policy; (2) that your institution may use your paper in accordance with your institution’s policies; and (3) that your use of SafeAssign will be without recourse against Blackboard Inc. and its affiliates. Institution Release Statement