The project objectives for developing a model to evaluate contractor performance include: reducing the time and volume of information required to make decisions; reducing time and effort required by contractors and government personnel to prepare administrative and other reports; data easily understood by those who use it; graphics depict- 'i ing status easy to read and comprehensive in communication; and a model ecnomical to use and maintain, plus providing flexibility and adaptibility to change. Eer's effort and approach will consist of a literature survey and personal interviews with program, procurement and production, contract administration, contractor managers and their staffs. This research effort will be directed toward the development of a dynamic method for solving contractor progress reporting on lesser dollar value contracts. Emphasis will be placed on developing a logical, understandable and straightforward working model.
