Win the Contract Overview Aerospace Drones is gaining visibility in the highly competitive drone industry. More importantly, your organization’s reputation with the Energy Department for quality instrumentation and reliability did not go unnoticed by other government agencies. Your profits will now allow you to reinvest in both hardware and software R&D and expand operations. This means you are ready to compete for Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. You are currently researching an RFP that will be worth over $600,000 to your expanding company. DoD contracts are a new ballgame, so you have your work cut out for you.

To prepare for this contract submission,

Describe the simplified acquisition method that best fits your company, including a detailed rationale for why it was selected.

Analyze all parts and sections of the UCF (Uniform Contract Format) that could present a problem in this scenario.

Suggest how you will adjust your approach to turn the problems you have identified into strengths for your small company.