| Practical Procurement User's Guide Table of Contents |
| Introduction* |
| Code of Ethics* |
| Chapter 1 - OCP: A Snapshot* |
| 1.1 - Mission Statement |
| 1.2 - OCP Organization & Structure |
| 1.3 - The 4 Elements of the OCP Process: Overview 9 |
| 1.4- The 4 Elements of the OCP Process: Flow Chart 10 |
| Chapter 2 - Minimum Need & Funding* |
| 2.1 - The Minimum Need for a Good or Service
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| 2.2 - Need and Funding Process: Flow Chart
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| Chapter 3 - Procuring Goods and Services* |
| 3.1 - Procuring Goods and Services
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| 3.2 - The Agency Procurement Package
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| 3.3 - Invitation for Bids (IFB): Flow Chart
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| 3.4 - Request for Proposal (RFP): Flow Chart
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| 3.5 - Request for Quotes (RFQ): Flow Chart
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| 3.7 - Roles & Responsibilities
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| Chapter 4 - Preparing Million Dollar Packages* |
| 4.1 - Million Dollar & Multi-year Packages
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| 4.2 - The Million Dollar & Multi-year Contract Process
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| 4.3 - Roles & Responsibilities
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| Appendix A - Glossary of Common Procurement Terms* |
