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This report discusses the use of lowest-price technically-acceptable (LPTA) contracts by the Department of Defense (DOD), benefits of using LPTA, and when it is appropriate.
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This report discusses the use of lowest-price technically-acceptable (LPTA) contracts by the Department of Defense (DOD), benefits of using LPTA, and when it is appropriate.
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Schwartz, Moshe & McConnaughay, Brendan K.Defense Primer: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Contracts,
report,
September 4, 2018;
Washington D.C..
(https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1311936/:
accessed April 27, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu;
crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.