2012-05-10T18:03:03Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/about/people/b/baldwin_laura_h.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG299.html 2005-03-01T13:30:00Z 2005-03-01T13:30:00Z

To assist the Air Force in the process of changing the way it purchases services, this report reviews related commercial sector practices and suggests metrics to track progress and refine services procurement efforts over time.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG495.html 2006-03-06T16:45:00Z 2006-03-06T16:45:00Z

Aerial refueling is critical to U.S. military and national security strategy; this analysis assessed alternatives for recapitalization of the ageing KC-135 fleet.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG559z1.html 2008-03-10T16:17:00Z 2008-03-10T16:17:00Z

This study examines U.S. Air Force in-theater contingency purchases made in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during fiscal years 2003 and 2004 and develops a custom database to assist in analysis of demand and future decisionmaking.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG274.html 2005-05-20T08:38:00Z 2005-05-20T08:38:00Z

Assesses the adequacy and accuracy of data from the Individual Contracting Action Report form, also known as the DD350, for conducting an expenditure analysis

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG214.html 2004-10-18T15:33:00Z 2004-10-18T15:33:00Z

To assist the Air Force in the process of significantly changing the way it purchases goods and services, this monograph reviews related commercial-sector activities and skills, suggests models for training programs, and includes a framework of metrics to track progress and refine procurement-workforce-development efforts over time.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB124.html 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

A new PAF study suggests that as the Air Force extends its use of performance-based practices to contracts for food and facilities services, acquisition planners should consider principles derived from best practices used in the commercial sector.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB144.html 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB128.html 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB163.html 2005-11-25T10:11:00Z 2005-11-25T10:11:00Z

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB164.html 2005-11-25T10:57:00Z 2005-11-25T10:57:00Z

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB180.html 2006-07-13T12:26:00Z 2006-07-13T12:26:00Z

This research brief draws lessons from commercial practices that may be applicable to Air Force purchasing and supply management with an emphasis on a shift from tactical to strategic thinking and ensuring successful, permanent change.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB89.html 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Bundling is a fast-growing trend in the commercial sector. The term is applied when services previously purchased separately are consolidated and purchased together from the same provider -- e.g., janitorial and building maintenance.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB201.html 2006-03-09T11:52:00Z 2006-03-09T11:52:00Z

This research brief describes an analysis that assessed alternatives for recapitalization of the ageing KC-135 air tanker fleet.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT328.html 2009-04-27T16:26:00Z 2009-04-27T16:26:00Z

Testimony presented before the House Armed Services Committee Panel on Defense Acquisition Reform on April 23, 2009.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR808.html 1998-01-01T12:01:36Z 1998-01-01T12:01:36Z

The Air Force implemented stock funding to manage most depot-level reparables (DLRs) in FY 1992. Discusses problems that may result from these incentives that affect the Air Force's ability to efficiently meet its support goals.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR865.html 1997-01-01T12:05:21Z 1997-01-01T12:05:21Z

Strategic Sourcing: Theory and Evidence from Economics and Business Management

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1821.html 2004-01-01T12:05:17Z 2004-01-01T12:05:17Z

Discusses the complexities of, and recommends a methodology for, measuring changes in service costs incurred by the military.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1812.html 2004-01-01T12:05:17Z 2004-01-01T12:05:17Z

This study describes an analysis of best commercial practices in purchasing facilities services and food services and how buyers and providers apply performance-based practices in their contracts.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB334.html 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

To aid the Air Force in its purchasing and supply management (PSM) efforts, RAND examined how innovative commercial firms implement such practices in their purchases of good and services.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB388.html 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

How an Air Logistics Center and a Product Center apply performance-based practices in their service contracts for weapon systems development and sustainment and installation support.