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Oct
11
Another Major Success For Air Force's SBIRS Program
October 11, 2012 - Steve Skotte
Congratulations to the Air Force space community.  The first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit satellite (GEO-1), is certifie...more
 
  
Oct
10
Manufacturing Management Guide available on-line
October 10, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
"No matter what else you do," said the Senator, "you have to make things."  This evident, simple, and true quote from Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)...more
 
  
Oct
5
New US Army Product Support Manager (PSM) Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
October 05, 2012 - Bill Kobren
On September 30, 2012, the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics & Technology) issued a comprehensive new “US Army Product Suppo...more
 
  
Oct
4
Your Responsibilities During Technical Reviews
October 04, 2012 - Bill Kobren
As a life cycle logistician and/or Product Support Manager (PSM), are you familiar with each of the key program and systems engineering technical revi...more
 
  
Oct
4
Strategic Guidance: Helping You Build Better Requirements
October 04, 2012 - Jack Mohney
Pre-MDD capability and capability gap analysis provides the basis for the requirements that may eventually find their way into big-dollar military...more
 
  
Oct
2
New LOG 211 Supportability Analysis Training Course
October 02, 2012 - Bill Kobren
DAU successfully piloted the new LOG 211 Supportability Analysis  training course September 24-28, 2012 at our DAU South region campus in Huntsvil...more
 
  
Oct
2
International development classes available
October 02, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
Many DoD acquisition programs have significant degrees of international involvement.  DSMC currently has openings in November classes for both Advan...more
 
  
Oct
1
DAU Receives Gold Award for Learning Strategy
October 01, 2012 - Bill Kobren
Following up on receiving the 2011 Silver Vanguard Award from Chief Learning Officer Magazine, the Defense Acquisition University was honored agai...more
 
  
Sep
28
The Air Force Studies Disaggregation On Several Programs
September 28, 2012 - Steve Skotte
     Gen. William Shelton, commander of Air Force Space Command, provided program updates and perspective at the National Space Club breakfast on ...more
 
  
Sep
28
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Saturday
September 28, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. This is an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medications. This site ...more
 
  
Sep
19
Games and Simulations - Guest Blogger - Dr. Alicia Sanchez
September 19, 2012 - Rebecca Clark
Dr. Alicia Sanchez is the Game Czar at Defense Acquisition University. She will be contributing a series of posts on topics related to gaming an...more
 
  
Sep
19
Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (SEBOK)Ver 1.00
September 19, 2012 - John R Snoderly
The Guide to the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (SEBoK) Version 1.00 was released on September 14, 2012, at the website ...more
 
  
Sep
19
Establishment of Competency Lead for Contract Management Disciplines
September 19, 2012 - Lenny Manning
On Sept 13, 2012, Mr. Charlie E. Williams, Jr., the Director, of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), was designated as a Competency Lead ...more
 
  
Sep
19
Exciting new guidance on Management of Unobligated Funds
September 19, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
Ever feel that the DoD focus on Obligation and Expenditure is driving managers to measure how fast we spend money without logical thought as to why?...more
 
  
Sep
12
UPDATE - CON 115 Contracting Fundamentals Conversion
September 12, 2012 - Lenny Manning
CON 115 Contracting Fundamentals will be converted into three separate distance learning courses planned for launch 2nd qtr FY 13. The effort is i...more
 
  
Sep
10
Army Looking To Satisfy Tactical Requirements With Nanosatellites
September 10, 2012 - Steve Skotte
If the Army's plan prevails, the Pentagon could take an approach similar to that used for tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (IS...more
 
  
Sep
10
Things incoming College Freshman have never known - the Beloit College Mindset List
September 10, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
Each year the Beloit College Mindset List highlights things incoming College Freshman have never (or always) known.   The evolution of the work ...more
 
  
Aug
28
Root Cause Analyses of Nunn-McCurdy Breaches
August 28, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
Two RAND studies looking at Root Cause Analyses of Nunn-McCurdy Breaches are available online in PDF form; both executive summaries and the complete...more
 
  
Aug
27
Continuous Learning Modules - Updates - 8/27/2012
August 27, 2012 - Rebecca Clark
  Multiple Continuous Learning Modules have received content updates in the July-August timeframe.   Register for all modules through the DAU i...more
 
  
Aug
21
Leadership and Management Tools section added to PM CoP
August 21, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
We have added a new section to the PM CoP  (Program Management Community of Practice) titled Leadership and Management Tools.   Our intent here ...more
 
  
Aug
15
Some quick thoughts on PEOs and PMs - or really any Management relationship
August 15, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
PEO / PM relationships is something I am often asked about while teaching here in the DSMC EPMC class.  These thoughts are specifically aimed at...more
 
  
Aug
14
Upcoming National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Launch Will Feature NRO's First Rideshare Mission
August 14, 2012 - Steve Skotte
In the satellite launch community, ridesharing takes advantage of extra performance capability, volume, and structural capacity to launch secondary ...more
 
  
Aug
10
RMCT Billet Coding Suspense Extension
August 10, 2012 - Jack Mohney
We received word yesterday that OSD AT&L has extended the Requirements Management Certification Training (RMCT) billet coding suspense from 25 A...more
 
  
Aug
8
“Sharpening the Saw” items of interest
August 08, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
Looking for quick program management related “Sharpening the Saw” items of interest?  We are introducing an additional resource to this blog and t...more
 
  
Aug
3
Recommended Reading Lists posted from EPMC and others
August 03, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
An updated PMT 402 EPMC (Executive Program Manager’s course) Recommended Reading list  has been posted into the PM CoP.   If you are looking for...more
 
  
Jul
31
Product Support Manager conference briefings and minutes available on line
July 31, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
Bill Kobren has added a post in his excellent Logistics and Sustainment blog regarding the recent Product Support Manger conference.    Informati...more
 
  
Jul
25
Talking Points for Management
July 25, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
Have recently returned from an extended vacation, which was very nice despite the stretch of 6 days with no power during the height of the heat wave...more
 
  
Jul
25
New Web-enabled DoD Source Selection Procedures guide
July 25, 2012 - Lenny Manning
DAU recently launched a web-enabled version of the Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures guide, dated 4 Mar 2011, at https://acc.dau.m...more
 
  
Jul
19
Updates: Automated Requirements Roadmap Tool (ARRT)
July 19, 2012 - Lenny Manning
On Jan. 20, the latest version of the ARRT, used in acquiring services, was posted on the Acquisition Community Connection at https://acc.dau.mil/...more
 
  
Jul
18
Two new ACQuipedia articles on Contracting topics
July 18, 2012 - Lenny Manning
Pre-Award Survey   https://acc.dau.mil/acq_pas  covers the evaluation of a prospective contractor's capability to perform a proposed contract, a...more
 
  
Jul
17
New CLC 063, "Sole Source Proposal Technical Evaluations"
July 17, 2012 - Lenny Manning
CLC 063, "Sole Source Proposal Technical Evaluations" is designed for contracting (1102 series) professionals for use in training functional area ...more
 
  
Jul
16
NEW - Continuous Learning Modules Available
July 16, 2012 - Rebecca Clark
The following new modules are available for registration.   Got to the DAU icatalog for more information. For general info visit http://clc.dau...more
 
  
Jul
16
Continuous Learning Module - Title Updates
July 16, 2012 - Rebecca Clark
The following modules have new titles, but no other changes to report:   New Name: CLM 059 - Small Business Program for Program Managers Prior Na...more
 
  
Jul
12
DoD Urgent Needs Policy Update in the Works, 15th DAU Offering of RQM 310
July 12, 2012 - Jack Mohney
A couple of updates impacting our requirements community:   1.  As part of our DAU requirements management curriculum, we address rapid acquisit...more
 
  
Jun
29
News - Energy Policy & Impact on Requirements, Army Vehicle Needs, Requirements Webinar
June 29, 2012 - Jack Mohney
Hello everyone.  A quick posting to catch you up on some recent news.    We recently taught our RQM 403 Requirements Executive Overview Worksho...more
 
  
Jun
19
Inside the World's Biggest Buyer; special report on Acquisition
June 19, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
If you live “Inside the Beltway” you are most likely familiar with the radio station WTOP (Traffic and Weather on the 8s”).  A companion website h...more
 
  
Jun
1
Incorporating T&E Information into DoD Acquisition Contracts
June 01, 2012 - Paul Alfieri
We have recently posted on the T&E Workspace a Guide to Incorporating Test & Evaluation Information into DoD Acquisition Contracts. This guide is de...more
 
  
May
15
Requirements Management Community of Practice (RMCoP) Blog Post #1: The Beginning
May 15, 2012 - Jack Mohney
Hello and welcome to the inaugural blog of the Requirements Management Community of Practice (RMCoP). My name is Jack Mohney, Professor of Require...more
 
  
May
14
Want a successful off-site -- answer two key questions
May 14, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
Have you participated in a well-run and productive off-site recently?  Perhaps you have, or perhaps you attended one that wasn’t quite all you hoped i...more
 
  
May
8
New Web-enabled Guidebook for the Acquisition of Services
May 08, 2012 - Lenny Manning
DAU recently launched a web-enabled version of the Department of Defense Guidebook for the Acquisition of Services, dated 20 July 2011, at https://a...more
 
  
May
8
New Guidebook for Contract Property Administration
May 08, 2012 - Lenny Manning
DPAP has recently released a Guidebook for Contract Property Administration, dated April 2012.  This Guidebook replaces DoD 4161.2-M, DoD Manual f...more
 
  
May
8
Acquisition quote of the day
May 08, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
This is a short quote from Frank Kendall USD(AT&L), you will see this and more in an upcoming article in the next Defense AT&L magazine. " .........more
 
  
May
3
The 2012 DoD Procurement Training Symposium Delayed
May 03, 2012 - Lenny Manning
The DoD Procurement Conference and Training Symposium has been postponed. Organizers plan to reschedule the May 21-24 conference for later this ye...more
 
  
Apr
27
Big A Affordability vs Little A Affordability - context is helpful
April 27, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
 Making sense of “Affordability” is a lot easier if you and your audience are on the same page regarding the context of the conversation.   Teac...more
 
  
Apr
27
Time to Think some reflections from the former DON CIO
April 27, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
Significant portions of our DSMC Executive Programs focus on Critical Thinking or Leadership Planning for Success.  The comments below directly ...more
 
  
Apr
12
Updates to the "Comparison of Major Contract Types" Chart
April 12, 2012 - Lenny Manning
DAU has updated the “Comparison of Major Contract Types” chart on the Acquisition Community Connection (ACC).  The Chart is based on the informati...more
 
  
Apr
5
New IND 105 - Contract Property Fundamentals Course
April 05, 2012 - Lenny Manning
IND 105, Contract Property Fundamentals was designed to develop the skills and abilities of new Property Management and Property Clearance Specialis...more
 
  
Apr
4
Performance Assessments and Root Cause Analyses (PARCA) Acquisition Exchange Program
April 04, 2012 - William Parker
OUSD(AT&L)PARCA is providing a unique career-development experience for high-caliber individuals in acquisition and acquisition-related career f...more
 
  
Apr
3
DAU INDUSTRY DAY 2012
April 03, 2012 - William Parker
On May 1, 2012, 9 am - 2 pm, Mrs. Katrina McFarland, President of Defense Acquisition University, will host a forum with industry to discuss Affor...more
 
  
Apr
3
Comparison of Major Contract Types
April 03, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
For those of you familiar with the handy reference matrix: "Comparison of Major Contract Types Chart", an updated 2012 version has been “published” ...more
 
  
Apr
2
Defense Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Handbook
April 02, 2012 - Lenny Manning
Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP) recently released the Department of Defense COR Handbook. This handbook is now electronically avai...more
 
  
Mar
26
New CLC 064, “Wage Determinations for Service and Construction Contracts”
March 26, 2012 - Lenny Manning
New CLC 064, “Wage Determinations for Service and Construction Contracts”   CLC 064, “Wage Determinations for Service and Construction Contracts...more
 
  
Mar
22
Data Rights -- useful info from our own DAU Logistics folks
March 22, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
For many acquisition programs effectively planning for and managing the Government's Data Rights can be a challenge.   The DAU Logistics team re...more
 
  
Mar
19
EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT TRAINING CHANGE AT DAU
March 19, 2012 - William Parker
Recently, Defense Acquisition University transferred curriculum management of the Earned Value Management (EVM) courses from the Business center...more
 
  
Mar
13
Five Leadership Lessons from CAPT James T Kirk
March 13, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
I've been around long enough to have grown up watching "Star Trek", the original, on television.  I might even say the show influenced me towards beco...more
 
  
Mar
8
Me vs. my CAC on a bright sunny day – Risk and Opportunity Management
March 08, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
Yes indeed, this morning has been Me versus my CAC (Common Access Card). Right now I have just arrived back in my office on a bright, sunny beauti...more
 
  
Mar
5
US Government smart phone apps
March 05, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
Have you begun to integrate a “Smart-phone” into your daily work efforts?   Then you might be interested in a listing of apps and mobile sites dev...more
 
  
Feb
28
Agreement Signed!--DAU and NCMA Formalize Certification Partnership on 28 Mar 12!
February 28, 2012 - Lenny Manning
The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) share a commitment to the professional developmen...more
 
  
Feb
15
Some thought provoking articles
February 15, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
The current issue of the Defense AT&L Magazine is available online (http://www.dau.mil/pubscats/Pages/DefenseAtl.aspx) and contains some interesti...more
 
  
Feb
10
Aircraft Industrial Base - Rand releases recent analysis
February 10, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
Interested in the Aircraft industrial base?  The RAND corp National Defense Research Institute (NDRI) has released this (available free in eBook for...more
 
  
Feb
3
Interested in some professional reading?
February 03, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
You will find a “List of Recommended Reading Lists” available on the PM CoP at the link inserted below.  This are all web link references that will ...more
 
  
Feb
3
Technical Review Sliderule (electronic)
February 03, 2012 - John R Snoderly
Working in collaboration with our colleagues at the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering, DAU is pleased t...more
 
  
Jan
30
New JCIDS (Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System) documentation available
January 30, 2012 - S.L.Dusty Schilling
As most of us know an extensive redesign of the Requirements Definitions System has been underway; early this month final versions of the revised ...more
 
  
Jan
26
Update May 2012: CLM 059, Small Business Program for Program Managers
January 26, 2012 - Lenny Manning
DAU has recently released CLM 059, Small Business Program for Program Managers. This course is designed to provide Program Managers with the tools...more
 
  
Jan
12
Defense Contingency Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Handbook
January 12, 2012 - Lenny Manning
DAU recently launched a web-enabled version of the pocket-size Defense Contingency COR Handbook (DCCOR) at https://acc.dau.mil/CommunityBrowser.as...more
 
  
Jan
12
New Government Property Learning Assets
January 12, 2012 - Lenny Manning
   DAU recently launched the Contract Property Toolkit at https://acc.dau.mil/gpg.  This toolkit depicts the Contract Life Cycle Tasks for the Ind...more
 
  
Jan
12
New DAU Continuous Learning Modules
January 12, 2012 - Lenny Manning
CLC 058, “Introduction to Contract Pricing” is a Level I certification requirement and prerequisite to CON 170, Fundamentals of Cost and Price Ana...more
 
  
Jan
9
Termination of Authority to Use Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items
January 09, 2012 - Lenny Manning
Reference:  OUSD (AT&L)/DPAP Memo, 4 Jan 12 http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA007339-11-DPAP.pdf#zoom=100%   The authority to is...more
 
  
Jan
6
CON 170E Fundamentals of Cost and Price Analysis - Equivalency Exam
January 06, 2012 - Lenny Manning
Due to the high demand for CON 170, Fundamentals of Cost and Price Analysis, DAU is surging its capacity by offering a CON 170 Equivalency Exam, C...more
 
  
Dec
16
Should-Cost Templates
December 16, 2011 - Lenny Manning
On December 12, 2011, Ms. Nancy Spruill, Director, Acquisition Resources and Analysis & DAB Executive Secretary provided Should-Cost Templates to gu...more
 
  
Nov
29
Program Management Certification Course Change
November 29, 2011 - William Parker
We have a training change for Program Management Level II certification.  CON 115, Contracting Fundamentals, will replace CON 110, Mission Support...more
 
  
Nov
9
UPDATE - ON THE JOB TRAINING (OJT) TOOL
November 09, 2011 - Lenny Manning
The OJT tool identifies sample tasks for each of the 28 Competencies and 10 Professional Elements in the Contracting Career Field and can be used to...more
 
  
Oct
12
FY-11 Was a Great Year for Training the Facilities Engineering Career Field. FY-12 is shaping up to be even better than FY-11.
October 12, 2011 - John McElhenny
In FY-11, FE 201 had a total of 1,498 graduates, a 7% decrease from FY-10. (The decrease was due to FE 201, like all DAU distance learning courses, ...more
 
  
Oct
11
Acting USD(AT&L) Priorities
October 11, 2011 - Lenny Manning
With the appointment of The Honorable Ashton B. Carter to the position of Deputy Secretary of Defense, Mr Frank Kendall will be serving as Acting Un...more
 
  
Sep
15
Upcoming changes to the Contracting Curriculum planned for implementation in Fiscal Year 2012
September 15, 2011 - Lenny Manning
Under Secretary of Defense for AT&L Memorandum of September 14, 2010 entitled "Better Buying Power: Guidance for Obtaining Greater Efficiency and Prod...more
 
  
Sep
7
Time Extension to Complete Certification Requirements Policy Memorandums
September 07, 2011 - Lenny Manning
The Director, Human Capital Initiatives (HCI) issued an important policy memorandum on September 2, 2011 entitled "Time Extension to Complete Certif...more
 
  
Aug
23
Automated Requirements Roadmap Tool - (ARRT)
August 23, 2011 - Lenny Manning
DAU recently launched the Automated Requirements Roadmap Tool or ARRT. ARRT is a Better Buying Power initiative designed to help the acquisition c...more
 
  
Aug
23
Launch of the Automated Requirements Roadmap Tool or ARRT
August 23, 2011 - Lenny Manning
Last week DAU executed a soft launch of the Automated Requirements Roadmap Tool or ARRT. ARRT is a Better Buying Power initiative designed to help...more
 
  
Jun
23
Where's Your Focus: Mobile Apps or Mobile Web?
June 23, 2011 - Mike Lambert
I was intrigued today to read an article direly predicting the imminent death (or at least a buyout) of Research In Motion (RIM), manufacturer of ve...more
 
  
Jun
20
CLC 007 - Contract Source Selection Updated with New DoD Procedures
June 20, 2011 - Lenny Manning
An update to the Contract Source Selection (CLC 007) continuous learning module on went live on June 15 for learners to enroll in, two weeks befor...more
 
  
Jun
10
New DAU Continuous Learning Modules Go Live!
June 10, 2011 - Lenny Manning
DAU has developed and deployed three new continuous learning courses for the acquisition workforce:   CLC 056, Analyzing Contract Costs is a pre...more
 
  
May
2
Amplified Guidance in Improving Competition in Defense Procurements
May 02, 2011 - Lenny Manning
The Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP), issued a memorandum on April 27, 2011 that provided amplifying guidance for the imp...more
 
  
Apr
29
Welcome to Mission Assistance!
April 29, 2011 - John Higbee
Welcome to DAU's newest blog!  My name is John Higbee and I am the Executive Director, Mission Assistance (MA) for DAU.  This blog is the latest i...more
 
  
Mar
16
DoD Source Selection Procedures Defined
March 16, 2011 - Lenny Manning
The Under Secretary of Defense (AT&L) defines the Department’s uniform and simplified procedures in the March 4, 2011 memorandum. Effective date f...more
 
  
Mar
9
DAP Updates That Can (Or Will) Help You Do Your Job More Efficiently
March 09, 2011 - Mike Lambert
With DoD Secretary Robert Gates launching a many-pronged Efficiency Initiative in mid-2010 to be "respectful of the taxpayer at a time of economic a...more
 
  
Feb
24
IT Acquisition Reform...What do YOU think?
February 24, 2011 - Larry Baker
     The hottest topic in acquisition today, and for the foreseeable future, is how to acquire information technology (IT) systems affordably, tim...more
 
  
Feb
14
Is Knowledge Management Indeed Becoming More "Social?"
February 14, 2011 - Mike Lambert
Some knowledge management (KM) practitioners hold the opinion that social media networks like Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn contribute to the need...more
 
  
Feb
4
Women's Small Business Federal Contract Program
February 04, 2011 - Lenny Manning
On January 31, 2011, The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the new Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program is effective February 4,...more
 
  
Dec
21
Contracting FAR Fundamentals - CON 090 Update
December 21, 2010 - Lenny Manning
http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA001654-10-DPAP.pdf...more
 
  
Dec
21
Improving Competition in Defense Procurements
December 21, 2010 - Lenny Manning
This memorandum provides additional guidance for competitive situations in which only one offer is received in response to a solicitation and is b...more
 
  
Dec
9
RSS Means Really Simple Syndication, And It REALLY Is...
December 09, 2010 - Mike Lambert
Most of you have seen the familiar RSS icon across the web in recent years – the little orange square with radio waves spreading from the icon’s low...more
 
  
Dec
2
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) to Unveil New Contracting Certification Training for FY12
December 02, 2010 - Lenny Manning
UPDATE: Presentation of Curriculum Changes at the DOD Procurement Conference and Training Symposium held 9-12 May 2011   The most significant ov...more
 
  
Nov
23
National Contract Management Association Issues Standards of Conduct Open Letter to Government Employees
November 23, 2010 - Lenny Manning
The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) issued an open letter to government employees on September 14, 2010 regarding standards of con...more
 
  
Nov
16
Contract Cost, Price and Finance Community of Practice Goes Live!
November 16, 2010 - Lenny Manning
Dr. Ashton Carter, Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics issued a memorandum to all Acquisition Professionals, dated J...more
 
  
Sep
23
Property Community of Practice (COP)
September 23, 2010 - Dale Lippman
You're invited to the Property COP to start up or participate in the discussion of Contract Property topics, such as:   Disposal Planning; Proper...more
 
  
Jun
28
DoD Standard for Certification of Contracting Officer's Representatives
June 28, 2010 - Lenny Manning
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Training Requirements!  Section 813, FY07 NDAA directed  AT&L to establish a Panel on Contracting Integri...more
 
  
Apr
27
Welcome to the Innovation and the Acquisition Workforce Blog!
April 27, 2010 - Mark Oehlert
My name is Mark Oehlert and I work at Defense Acquisition University and I have the unusual title of "Innovation Evangelist." ...we can talk more ab...more
 
  
Mar
16
TE Curriculum Source Materials
March 16, 2010 - Paul Alfieri
Members of the program management and T&E acquisition communities are encouraged to submit digitized videos of T&E activities at MRTFB facilities and ...more
 
  
Jan
21
Advanced Contingency Contracting Course
January 21, 2010 - Lenny Manning
DAU has developed a resident four day Advanced Contingency Contracting Course, CON 334.  This course develops Contingency Contracting personnel to...more