Overview of the Federal Procurement Process and Resources

[摘要] This report discusses the the federal government's basic procurement or acquisition process: identifying the goods and services it needs, determining the most appropriate method for purchasing these items, and carrying out the acquisition. Although this process is simple in theory, any given procurement can be complex, involving a multitude of decisions and actions. This report also describes the most common elements of the federal procurement process and resources that may be used.

[发布日期] 2006-11-20 [发布机构] Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

[关键词] Public contracts;Government procurement