
A rule being proposed by the Defense Department regarding a uniform way to evaluate internal research and investment (IRAD) in competitive source selections is drawing concern from a pair of industry trade groups.DoD is proposing a rule that would ensure that substantial IRAD expenses, as a means to reduce evaluated bid prices in competitive source selections, are evaluated in a uniform way during such competitive source selections. According to a Nov. 4 notice in the Federal Register, DoD is specifically…