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APG S3CoE FY19 Q~4 Symposium Topic:Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) vs. Tradeoff

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The Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, through its Source Selection Support Center of Excellence, conducted a symposium on July 10, 2019, focused on comparing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method versus the Tradeoff approach in contract source selections. This event was designed to provide valuable information to both Government and Industry representatives, highlighting key considerations and insights related to these procurement strategies. The symposium included a summary and slide presentation, made available to attendees for reference. This announcement, posted on July 23, 2019, aligns with FAR guidelines and explicitly states that it is not a formal solicitation for proposals nor an indication of any current or future contract opportunities. Participation was voluntary, with no reimbursement for travel or attendance costs, emphasizing that attendance did not oblige attendees to submit proposals for any potential procurement. The event serves as an educational forum aimed at enhancing understanding of source selection practices within the Department of Defense acquisition community.

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Army symposium educated on LPTA vs Tradeoff procurement methods; no solicitation or proposal required.

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Department Of Defense → W6WT Usalrctr Aberdeen P

NAICS

541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Place of Performance

MD

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NONE

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ACC-APG S3CoE LPTA vs. Tradeoff RSVP Form

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ACC APG S3CoE Symposium: LPTA vs. Trade-Off

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LPTA vs Trade-Off Symposium Key Summary (10 July 2019)

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6WT Usalrctr Aberdeen P
Contacts2 people available
OfficeABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6WT Usalrctr Aberdeen P
Office AddressABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA
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Vernon C. CooperS3CoE
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Synopsis: The Army Contracting Command- Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC- APG) Source Selection Support Center of Excellence (S3CoE) hosted the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) vs. Tradeoff Symposium July 10 2019 at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. We have attached the symposium summary and slides. Attachments: 1. LPTA vs. Tradeoff Symposium Key Information Summary; 2. LPTA vs. Tradeoff Symposium Slides. This announcement is in accordance with FAR 15.201 and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals or proposal abstracts. The symposium presentation is intended to provide information to Government and Industry without the promise of a current or future contract. Attendance is voluntary and is not required to propose to any potential solicitation. The Government will not provide reimbursement for any costs incurred to participate in this event as a panel or audience member. Thank You! APG S3CoE

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