Interagency Contracting : Franchise Funds Provide Convenience, but Value to DOD Is Not Demonstrated

The Dept. of Defense (DoD) is the largest user of other federal agencies' contracting services. The availability of these contracting services has enabled DoD & other departments to save time by paying other agencies to award & administer contracts for goods & services on their behalf. For example, DoD uses franchise funds (FF), which are government-run, fee-for-service organizations that provide a portfolio of services, including contracting services. This report assessed whether FF ensured fair & reasonable prices for goods & services, whether DoD analyzed purchasing alternatives, & whether DoD & FF ensured value by defining contract outcomes & overseeing contractor performance. Charts & tables.Cooper, David E. is the author of 'Interagency Contracting : Franchise Funds Provide Convenience, but Value to DOD Is Not Demonstrated', published 2005 under ISBN 9781422302620 and ISBN 1422302628.