After reading the article,"Remaining Issues in Adopting Commercial Practices in Defense Acquisition,"Actions

by Dr. Michael Heberling and Mary E. Kinsella, you now realize that it is important to recognize there areunique aspects of contracting with the Government. In developing our pricing skills, we mustrecognize these differences, and learn as much as possible about both Government and commercialpractices through market research.What are a few of the unique systemic and cultural differences of contracting with theGovernment compared to the commercial sector? Why do these differences exist?What are a few similarities and differences in products sold to the Government as compared to the commercialmarket?