ART - Federal Contract Automatio 2012

This document discusses the limitations and challenges of contract writing systems in the context of public procurement and finance in the U.S. government. It highlights that contract writing systems do not monitor contractor performance and that post-award performance assessment is done through a separate web site. The document also emphasizes the divide between procurement and finance in the government, with procurement regulations being more complex and extensive. It mentions that the integration of procurement and financial systems is considered a priority, but the focus on financial concerns often overlooks the needs of procurement professionals. The document argues that contract writing systems should not be solely the responsibility of financial managers and IT specialists, as the complexity of public contract writing requires input from procurement experts. It further states that the U.S. Department of Defense has found contract writing systems to be lacking, leading to the need for refinement and improvement. The document concludes by stating that the integration of procurement and finance systems in the government has been problematic and that ERP applications do not sufficiently support federal procurement requirements.