Deliverable Length:   750-900 words

Use the library, Internet, and any other materials you have available to find and analyze 1 project for each of the following:

1. There was no procurement or contract strategy plan, and the project failed.
2. The procurement or contract strategy plan was inadequate, and the project failed.
3. The procurement or contract strategy plan was inadequate, and the project eventually was completed.

Assignment Guidelines

• For each of the outcomes listed above in the assignment description, address the following:
  • What were the details of the project? Be specific.
  • In depth, explain the various elements of the procurement or contract strategy plan within the project.
  • What suggestions could you make to avoid failure for future procurement and contracting? Why would these suggestions make for a successful project?
• In the situation in which the project was eventually completed, were there incentives provided under the terms of the contract?
  • If yes, then what were they, and how did they enhance the quality of the contract?
  • If no, what incentives should have been included, and why?
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style and in-text citations.

Assignment Objectives

Integrate performance and quality requirements into project contracting and procurement activities.

Evaluate kinds of contract incentives possible and select appropriate type.