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May31

Product Support Manager (PSM) Conference Is Fast Approaching

As I shared with you in a blog post back in April, one last reminder that the DoD Product Support Manager (PSM) Conference is coming up next week in Scott Hall (Bldg 226) at Ft Belvoir VA. The three-day conference will feature Government and Ind ...[Read More]
Published: May-31-12 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

May25

Memorial Day 2012

Regular readers of this blog will recall last year’s “Memorial Day 2011" post in which I shared some personal perspectives at this most special of American holidays.  With Memorial Day upon us again, it is most fitting that each of us take ...[Read More]
Published: May-25-12 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

May24

DoD Product Support

Life cycle logistics workforce professional development requirements, the DAU learning assets to support this defense acquisition workforce career field, and the life cycle logistics functional competency and proficiency standards which undergird ...[Read More]
Published: May-24-12 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

May21

Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE)

DoD Directive (DoDD) 5105.84 Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (DCAPE) was issued May 12, 2012. The new directive “assigns the responsibilities and functions, relationships, and authorities of the DCAPE…, supersedes and cancels ...[Read More]
Published: May-21-12 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

May18

New SECNAV M-5000.2 Department of the Navy Acquisition and Capabilities Guidebook

For our Navy and Marine Corps workforce members, just wanted to let you know that the May 2012 SECNAV M-5000.2 Department of the Navy Acquisition and Capabilities Guidebook is now available. For Army, Air Force and 4th Estate workforce members ...[Read More]
Published: May-18-12 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

May16

USD (AT&L) Endorsement of Next-Generation Performance-Based Logistics Strategies

DoD policy related to Performance Based Logistics (PBL), also referred to as Performance Based Life Cycle Product Support, is clear:   ·         DoD Directive 5000.01, Para E1.1.17. Performance-Based Logistics states, “PMs (Program Managers) s ...[Read More]
Published: May-16-12 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

May14

Enterprise Performance Based Logistics Contract

For those of you engaged in development and/or implementation of Performance Based Life Cycle Product Support (PBL) product support strategies, encourage you to take a look at the “Enterprise Performance Based Logistics Contract (Solicitation Nu ...[Read More]
Published: May-14-12 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

May11

8th Annual Secretary of Defense Performance Based Logistics Awards

On May 10, 2012, the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Logistics & Materiel Readiness) announced the “8th Annual Secretary of Defense Performance-Based Logistics Awards.” According to the memo, “award nominations for the 8th Annual Performance ...[Read More]
Published: May-11-12 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

May11

Myth-Busting 2 Memo "Addressing Misconceptions and Further Improving Communication During the Acquisition Process"

On February 2, 2011, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) under the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum entitled  "Myth-Busting: Addressing Misconceptions to Improve Communication with Industry during the Ac ...[Read More]
Published: May-11-12 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

May07

Updated Counterfeit Electronic Parts Prevention Training

Among the 42 available life cycle logistics continuous learning modules, wanted to let you know about one in particular that has just been updated.   CLL 032 Preventing Counterfeit Electronic Parts from Entering the DoD Supply System is a “sel ...[Read More]
Published: May-07-12 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

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