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Developing An Adaptable Best Value Contractor Selection Tool For Federal Construction Projects, Robert B. Kitson Mar 2022

Developing An Adaptable Best Value Contractor Selection Tool For Federal Construction Projects, Robert B. Kitson

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Currently, there is no Air Force-wide best practice or standard for using an other-than lowest price source selection process for construction projects. Installations often award contracts using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) because of perceived cost and time savings. However, a heavy reliance on LPTA often leads to long-term decreases in quality and value. To allow the Air Force to receive the best value for its construction funding, a simple and adaptable tool was developed that allows installations to pursue contractor selection for construction projects by other-than lowest price methods. This research conducted a systematic literature review to obtain a …