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Acquisition Process
Three processes cooperate to deliver capabilities needed by warfighters: the requirements process (JCIDS); the acquisition process (DAS); and the program and budget development process (PPBE). Includes links to DoD and Service policies, guidance, tools, and resources:
Workforce
Information on career management, the DoD Human Capital Initiative, career planning, leadership training, overarching planning and guidance documents, and relevant professional organizations.
Policy
Encyclopedic source of acquisition policy that follows a hierarchy of policy issuance (i.e., executive, legislative, federal, etc.) and filtered according to organization, career field, and special topics.
Communitiesof Practice
Links to communities of practice and special interest areas, the latest contribution and discussion posts for open ACC communities, community highlights, and links to related communities.
Training andContinuous Learning
Information on training and continuous learning that supports DoD acquisition, information that helps manage professional training portfolios, and information on training available from DAU and DoD and Services activities.
Industry
Information on DoD industry partners that helps the participation and execution of DoD processes; including industry support pages, news, information, and links to private sector acquisition contractors.
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Better Buying Power
News, policy, and media that support greater value and efficiency in defense acquisition.
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Welcome: Welcome to the Better Buying Power community. This site provides a forum for the defense acquisition workforce to collaborate on the 23 efficiency initiatives, which were outlined in Dr. Carter's memo (dated 14 Sep 10) to acquisition professionals. To browse this community, select one of the topics in the left column, or select one of the following links to view specific initiatives.
[Highlight] DoD Management of Unobligated Funds: Obligation Rate Tenets
[References] DoD Management of Unobligated Funds: Obligation Rate Tenets
[Highlight] 4. Improve Tradecraft in Services Acquisition
[Highlight] 2. Incentivize Productivity and Innovation in Industry
[Highlight] 1. Target Affordability and Control Cost Growth
[Highlight] 3. Promote Real Competition
[External Link] Defense Innovation Marketplace
[Presentations] 3-1. Present a competitive acquisition strategy at each program milestone
[References] USD(AT&L) Memo (14 May 12): Endorsement of Next-Generation Performance-Based Logistics Strategies
[Community Event] 2012 DoD Acquisition Insight Conference
Early progress payments
Performance Based Payment Event Values
Mandate Affordability as a Requirement - Metrics
Is new DFARS clause mandatory for all contracts?
[Highlight] DPAP Memo (14 Jul 11): Use of Government-wide Acquisition Contracts Set Aside Exclusively for Small Businesses
[Highlight] DPAP Memo (23 Nov 10): Taxonomy for the Acquisition of Services
[Video and Audio] 2011 DAU Acquisition Community Symposium
[Highlight] USD(AT&L) Memo (11May11): Improving Technology Readiness Assessment Effectiveness
[Highlight] DCMA and DCAA Process Alignment (4 Jan 11)
The most costly and counterproductive processes of bureaucracy are not included. These are the...
[Highlight] USD(AT&L) Memo (24 Aug 11): Should-cost and Affordability
[Highlight] Joint Memorandum on Savings Related to "Should Cost" (22 Apr 11)
[Highlight] DPAP Memo (27 Apr 11): Cash Flow Tool for Evaluating Alternative Financing Arrangements
[Highlight] DPAP Memo (27 Jun 11): Increase Dynamic Small Business Role in the Defense Marketplace
[Highlight] DPAP Memo (27 Apr 11): Improving Competition in Defense Procurements--Amplifying Guidance
[Highlight] DPAP Memo (24 Nov 10): Improving Competition in Defense Procurements
[Highlight] SAF/AQ Memo (14 Jan 11): Present a Competitive Acquisition Strategy at Each Program Milestone