You are the owner/CEO of a small business that provides a service and you are ready to expand your business by

competing for Navy contracts, at the base located a few miles away.

Write a three 3 page paper in which you:

1.Examine the advantages of the hybrid contract to the small-business owner, and why the government is likely to

choose you in the sealed-bidding process.
2.Determine how a small business could benefit from the use of micro-purchases at the local navy base.
3.Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify

as quality resources
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

?Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and

references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
?Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student?s name, the professor?s name, the course

title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page

length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

?Describe the nature of government contracting, including authority, responsibilities, and legal considerations
?Explain the government acquisition process using sealed bidding, negotiations, and alternative contracting

methods
?Use technology and information resources to research issues in federal acquisition and contract management.
?Write clearly and concisely about federal acquisition and contract management using proper writing mechanics.