Learning Activity #1 - In order to ensure the most economical acquisition of research, test and evaluation, and the procurement of new systems for the government, DoD chooses from three categories of procurement. Those three categories are Commercial Item (CI), Non-Developmental Item (NDI), and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS). Choose one of the three categories and explain why products, services, and systems from your selection would or would not benefit the government.

Learning Activity #2 - In your study of the three alternative categories of procurement, is it beneficial for the government to utilize commercial grade items, services, and systems for military purposes? Why or why not?