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Most Recent Answers

Curious about the type of questions we get? Below is a list of the five latest answers to questions submitted to our experts…

Thursday,  9/27/2012

Total Ownership Cost as Evaluation Factor in Source Selection   
Answered by:  DAU      

Thursday,  9/27/2012

Pricing for contracts, with Option years, covered by the Service Contracting Act SCA   
Answered by:  DAU      

Thursday,  9/27/2012

Not Exercise Option CLIN First Option and Exercise Same CLIN Second Option Year   
Answered by:  DAU      

Thursday,  9/27/2012

Converting a Trainer into a Weapon System   
Answered by:  DAU      

Wednesday,  9/26/2012

Customer help with Independent Government Estimates IGEs   
Answered by:  DAU      

Most Viewed Questions (and Answers)

These may not the most “Frequently Asked Questions” about defense acquisition, but they are the five most frequently viewed questions and answers.

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When do I use an RFQ versus an RFP? 		Answered by:  DAU
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Navy Approved Software List? 		Answered by: Navy POC
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Define the term Program of Record and where the definition can be found 		Answered by: DAU

Most Helpful Answers

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Define the term Program of Record and where the definition can be found 		Answered by: DAU DAU    
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Air Force Materiel Command

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Defense Security Service

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Information Resources Management College

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