Contract Policy
About
Contract Policy is designed to manage the nation's investments in the technologies, programs, and product support necessary to support the United States Armed Forces consistent with our National Security Strategy.
Topics
AbilityOne Program
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics issued a memorandum on Mar 24, 2008, to defense agencies and the military departments encouraging increased support for the AbilityOne Program. The AT&L memo follows a Feb 11, 2008, communication by President Bush that directs strong support for the AbilityOne Program by Federal agencies.
Doing Business with the Department of Defense (DoD) U.S.
DPAP wants to encourage companies to do business with DoD. To make it easier for companies to understand how to engage in the business process with DoD, DPAP is pleased to offer an introductory overview for companies based in the United States as well as a guide for foreign companies. Please click on the appropriate link on the right.
Specific Policy Areas
This web page provides a list of the most requested information associated with specific DPAP policies.
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.
Small Business
On February 9, 2007 the Director, Defense Procurement (DPAP) signed a class deviation suspending the use of the price evaluation adjustment for small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs).
Interagency Acquisition
This Web page will provide you the latest policy and information on Interagency Acquisitions, as well as links to recent and relevant audit reports, acquisition tools, and presentations.
Competition
Competition is the cornerstone of our acquisition system. The benefits of competition are well established. The Department is committed to providing maximum practical opportunities for competition, both for the initial contract award and for orders placed against multiple award contracts.
Congressional Reports
Congressional reports originate from congressional committees and deal with proposed legislation and issues under investigation. There are two types of reports; House and Senate Reports and Senate Executive Reports.