Critical Analysis Paper

Describe an example of a contract that you or someone you know entered into (e.g., rental agreement, cell phone agreement, property purchase or lease [e.g., car, home, furniture, etc.], home or car repair, or student loan agreement). In your description, be sure to provide specific contractual details including parties and subject matter involved. You must also address the following: 

1. Define the five essential elements of an enforceable contract, and demonstrate how each element relates to your example. 
2. Explain the circumstances of a breach of contract in your example, and discuss possible remedies.

Your paper must be three to four pages (excluding title and references pages), and it must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. You must cite at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course textbook..

1. Search the internet for math symbols in real life. Carefully review the search results and write a short paper about your findings. Which math symbols did you find and select? In which field(s)? What role(s) do these symbols play?

Hershey Company 

Watch the video Hershey’s Chocolate Making Process. Pay particular attention to the process steps of milling and pressing, mixing the ingredients, and refining.

In at least one paragraph, describe the costing system that you would recommend Hershey use  to account for its cost of goods sold and why. Include a few product costs you think would be traceable, which costs should be allocated, and how Hershey should account and apply the manufacturing overhead costs

 

 

 

 

               

 

 

 

Formal Proposal Submission Assignment

 

 

 

Go to the https://fbo.gov

 

 

 

1. Search for an opportunities within a 90 day period and select any opportunity of your choice.
2. Include the solicitation Number and Contract Award date.
3. Submit a formal written proposal in response to the opportunity that you have selected.

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluation Criteria 

 

 

 

Technical merit is substantially more important than price in determining who will be included in the competitive range.  As proposals become more technically equal, price will take on greater significance.  The Government will select the top 3-5 Offers, considering the following evaluation criteria, listed in descending order of importance.

 

 

 

• Technical Approach
• Subject Matter Knowledge
• Key Staff and Other Resources
• Past Performance
• Cost

 

 

 

Written Proposal Format and Instructions

 

 

 

Your written proposal must have a minimum of 20 pages but not exceed 25 pages in length and include the items below:

 

 

 

• 1 Page Business Professional Cover Letter addressed to the bid contact, including your overall cost estimate (bid) for the project.
• Technical Approach should be at least 5-7 pages and include a description of your management plan for the overall project. Hint: Use of PM concepts apply here!
• Resumes should be summarized for the key staff that you are proposing indicating their past experience, skills and education relative to the bid selection (at least 3-5 – one page each).
• 3 Past Performance references. Each reference must include a point of contact and contact information in addition to a brief description of the work performed by your company.
• Description of a proposed teaming partner and/or subcontractors and explanation of how they will contribute to the project
• Your proposed bid should include evidence your company capabilities, as well as your proposed partners’ capabilities. 
• The format of your entire proposal must use standard margins with the font size of 12 points and include any required attachments or appendices.

 

 

 

Instructions

 

 

 

Please note that there must be no communication with the client regarding this initiative until a selection has been made.  This includes any potential teaming partners and subcontractors.  Failure to do so will result in disqualification.  Any questions or concerns must be addressed to the instructor.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Outline

 

 

 

Cover Page

 

1. Cover letter

2. Technical Approach

3. Resume (Skills Summary)

   1. Project Manager/Owner (your full resume modified to fit the project)

   2. Staff: Jane Doe Skills Summary

   3. Staff: John Doe Skills Summary

4. Past References

   1. Client #1 contact information, project title and project description

   2. Client #2 contact information, project title and project description

   3. Client #3 contact information, project title and project description

5. Teaming Partners / Sub-contractors

6. Company Capabilities

7. Partner Capabilities

8. Reference Page (use APA format)