Contingency Contracting

Contingency Contracting support has evolved from purchases not greater than the simplified threshold to defense procurement and interagency support of commodities, services, and construction for military operations and for other emergency relief activities such as Hurricane Katrina.

Panel on Contracting Integrity

Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) (USD(AT&L)) established the Panel on Contracting Integrity in accordance with the requirements of Section 813 of the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Act. Although the statute provides a sunset date of 2009 for the Panel, the Department intends to continue the Panel as a matter of policy.

Acquisition of Services Policy

In accordance with Section 2330 of Title 10, United States Code, as revised by Section 812 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Pub. L. No. 109-163), which requires the establishment and implementation of a management structure for the acquisition of services in the Department of Defense, USD(AT&L) issued an updated Acquisition of Services policy dated October 2, 2006.

Cost, Pricing & Finance

The Office of Cost, Pricing & Finance was reestablished within the Office of the Director, Defense Procurement, Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing. The office is tasked with pursuing a number of initiatives in the area of cost, pricing, and finance.

Strategic Sourcing

As the largest purchasing organization in the world, Department of Defense (DoD) senior leadership has determined the acquisition function is strategic in nature and vital to the success of the Department's efforts to provide reliable, responsive and cost-effective support to our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines worldwide. Strategic Sourcing is a critical path to this success.