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This page supports the Better Buying Power initiative of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defenese for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.

Better Buying Power Policy

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2012

Acting USD(AT&L) Remarks at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) PDF

6 Feb 2012


2011

USD(AT&L) Keynote to Brookings Institute PDF

15 July 2011

USD(AT&L) Remarks to Aviation Week’s R&D Technology and Requirements Conference PDF

16 February 2011

USD(AT&L) Remarks at Cowen Investment Conference: The Defense Industry Enters a New Era PDF

9 February 2011

SecDef and CJCS News Conference on DoD Efficiencies video

6 January 2011


2010

DoD Briefing on “Better Buying Power” video

14 September 2010

DoD Briefing on “Better Buying Power” DOC

14 September 2010

Guidance Roadmap PDF

14 September 2010

Carter Briefing On Acquisition Efficiency PDF

28 June 2010

Sorted and grouped by year modified.

2012

Frank Kendall
DoD Management of Unobligated Funds: Obligation Rate Tenets PDF

Joint USD(C) / USD(AT&L) Memo (10 Sep 12) - https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/532996/file/65734/2012_09_10%20DoD%20Mgt%20of%20Unobligated%20Funds%20pdf%20%20Obligation%20Rate%20Tenets.pdf

Frank Kendall
Endorsement of Next-Generation Performance-Based Logistics Strategies PDF

USD(AT&L) Memo (14 May 12) - https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Documents/2012/ Endorsement%20of%20NexGen%20PBL%20Strategies.pdf

Lesley Field
"Myth-Busting 2": Addressing Misconceptions and Further Improving Communication During the Acquisition Process PDF

OMB Memo (7 May 12) - https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/512062/file/64214/mythbusting2.pdf

2011

Dr. Nancy Spruill
Should-Cost Templates PDF

ARA Memo (12 Dec 11) - https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/488558/file/61908/Memo%20to%20Should%20Cost%20Templates.pdf

Dr. Nancy Spruill
Should-Cost Presentation Template PPT

ARA Memo Attachment (12 Dec 11) - https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/488558/file/61959/Should-Cost%20Pesentation%20Template%2014-Dec-11.ppt

Frank Kendall
Value Engineering (VE) and Obtaining Greater Efficiency & Productivity in Defense Spending PDF

USD(AT&L) Memo (6 Dec 11) - https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/488321/file/61880/VE%20and%20Efficiencies%20Memo_Signed%206Dec2011.pdf

Frank Kendall
Initial Guidance from Acting USD(AT&L) PDF

USD(AT&L) Memo (7 Oct 11) - https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/476943/file/60836/ USA005825-11%20Initial%20Guidance%20from%20the%20Acting%20USD(AT_L).pdf

Dr. Ashton Carter
Final Thank You to Acquisition Professionals PDF

USD(AT&L) Memo (5 Oct 11) - https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/476737/file/60809/ Ashton_Carter_Memo_for_Acquisition_Professionals_100511.pdf

Frank Kendall
Document Streamlining - Life-Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) PDF

PDUSD(AT&L) Memo (14 Sep 11) - https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Lists/Policy%20Documents/Attachments/3303/USA005157-11_SignedLCSPMemo_14Sep2011.pdf

Frank Kendall
Life-Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) Word DOC

PDUSD(AT&L)-Approved LCSP Outline (14 Sep 11) - https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/473039/file/60445/PDUSD-Approved%20LCSP%20Outline%2009-14-2011.docx

Dr. Ashton Carter
Should-cost and Affordability PDF

USD(AT&L) Memo (24 Aug 11) -
https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Lists/Policy%20Documents/Attachments/3301/ShouldCostAfford-24Aug11.pdf

Frank Kendall
Roles and Responsibilities of OSD OIPT Leaders, Teams, and Team Members PDF

PDUSD(AT&L) Memo (19 Jul 11) -
https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/457957/file/58867/OIPT%20Roles%20memo_20%20Jul%2011.pdf

Frank Kendall
Document Streamlining - Program Protection Plan (PPP) PDF

PDUSD(AT&L) Memo (18 Jul 11) -
https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Lists/Policy%20Documents/Attachments/3298/USA003781-11_Signed.pdf

Frank Kendall
Program Protection Plan (PPP) Word Doc

PDUSD(AT&L) Approved PPP Outline (July 2011) - https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/459360/file/58988/PPP-Outline-and-Guidance-v1-July2011.docx

Richard Ginman
Use of Government-wide Acquisition Contracts Set Aside Exclusively for Small Businesses PDF

DPAP Memo (14 Jul 11) -
https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/457482/file/58830/USA004061-11-DPAP%2014Jul11.pdf

Richard Ginman
Increase Dynamic Small Business Role in the Defense Marketplace PDF

DPAP Memo (27 Jun 11) -
https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/460248/file/59107/USA000428-11-DPAP.pdf

Dr. Ashton Carter
DTM 11-009, Acquisition Policy for Defense Business Systems (DBS) PDF

USD(AT&L) Memo: DTM 11-009 (23 Jun 11) -
https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Documents/2011/DTM%2011-009.pdf

Frank Kendall
Improving Milestone Process Effectiveness PDF

PDUSD(AT&L) Memo: Improving Milestone Process Effectiveness (23 Jun 11) -
https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Lists/Policy%20Documents/Attachments/3293/20110623-ImproveMilestoneProcess.pdf

Dr. Ashton Carter
Improving Technology Readiness Assessment Effectiveness PDF

USD(AT&L) Memo: Improving Technology Readiness Assessment Effectiveness (11 May 11) -
https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Lists/Policy%20Documents/Attachments/3291/20110511-ImprovingTRAEffect.pdf

Shay Assad
Cash Flow Tool for Evaluating Alternative Financing Arrangements PDF

DPAP Memo: Cash Flow Analysis Tool (27 Apr 11) -
https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Lists/Policy%20Documents/Attachments/3288/USA005332-10-DPAP.pdf

Shay Assad
Improving Competition in Defense Procurements - Amplifying Guidance PDF

DPAP Memo: Improving Competition in Defense Procurements - Amplifying Guidance (27 Apr 11) -
https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Lists/Policy Documents/Attachments/3287/USA002080-11-DPAP.pdf

Dr. Ashton Carter
Joint Memorandum on Savings Related to "Should Cost" PDF

USD(AT&L) & USD(C) Joint Memo (22 Apr 11) -
https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Lists/Policy%20Documents/Attachments/3285/USD_ATL_Memo_Should-Cost%20Will-Cost_April_22_2011.pdf

Frank Kendall
Document Streamlining - Program Strategies & Systems Engineering Plan Sample Outlines PDF

PDUSD(AT&L) Memo: Program Strategies & Systems Engineering Plan Sample Outlines (20 Apr 11) - https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Lists/Policy%20Documents/Attachments/3284/2011Apr20_TDS_AS_SEP%20Memo%20PDUSD(ATL)%20Signed.pdf

Frank Kendall
Technology Development Strategy/Acquisition Strategy Word Doc

PDUSD(AT&L) Memo: Technology Development Strategy/Acquisition Strategy (20 Apr 11) -
https://dap.dau.mil//policy/Lists/Policy%20Documents/Attachments/3282/PDUSD-approved.TDS_AS_Outline.docx

Frank Kendall
Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) Word Doc

PDUSD(AT&L) Memo: Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) Outline (20 Apr 11) -
https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Lists/Policy%20Documents/Attachments/3283/PDUSD-Approved.SEP%20Outline.docx

Shay Assad
Role of Defense Contract Management Agency PDF

DPAP Memo: Role of Defense Contract Management Agency (1 Apr 11) -
https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/457643/file/58841/USA001210-11-DPAP%201Apr11.pdf

Shay Assad
Upcoming Changes to the Contracting Curriculum in Fiscal Year 2012 PDF

DPAP Memo: Upcoming Changes to the Contracting Curriculum in Fiscal Year 2012 (25 Mar 2011) -
https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/457561/file/58833/USA001329-11-DPAP%2025Mar11.pdf

Dr. Ashton Carter
Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 11-003 – Reliability Analysis, Planning, Tracking, and Reporting PDF

USD(AT&L) Memo: DTM 11-003 – Reliability Analysis, Planning, Tracking, and Reporting (21 March 2010) -
https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/457641/file/58840/USD-ATLMemo-DTM-11-003-Reliability-21Mar11.pdf

Dr. Clifford Stanley
DoD Efficiency Initiative (17 Mar 11 with SecDef 14 Mar 11 Memo) PDF

USD(P&R) Memo: DoD Efficiency Initiative (17 March 2011 with SecDef 14 Mar 11 Memo) -
https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Lists/Policy%20Documents/Attachments/3272/stanleymemo.pdf

Dr. Ashton Carter
Continuation of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Initiative PDF

USD(AT&L) & USD(C) Joint Memo (15 Mar 11) -
https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/460907/file/59180/Continuation%20of%20DAW%20Improvement%20Initiative.pdf

Blaise Durante
Implementation of USAF Efficiencies in Acquisition PDF

SAF/AQX Memo: Implementation of USAF Efficiencies in Acquisition (4 March 2011) -
https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Documents/2011/Implementation%20of%20USAF%20Efficiencies%20in%20Acquisition.pdf

Frank Kendall
Expected Business Practice: Post-Critical Design Review Reports and Assessments PDF

PDUSD(AT&L) Memo: Post-Critical Design Review Reports and Assessments (24 February 2011) -
https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Lists/Policy Documents/Attachments/3266/USA000423-11 USPD Signed.pdf

Daniel Gordon
“Myth-Busting”: Addressing Misconceptions to Improve Communication with Industry during the Acquisition Process PDF

OMB Memo: Addressing Misconceptions to Improve Communication with Industry during the Acquisition Process (2 February 2011) -
https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Documents/2011/MythMemo_Final_Feb2.pdf

David M. Van Buren
Present a Competitive Acquisition Strategy at Each Program Milestone PDF

SAF/AQ Memo: Present a Competitive Acquisition Strategy at Each Program Milestone (14 January 2011) -
https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/435257/file/58875/SAF-AQ%20Memo%2014Jan11.pdf

Shay Assad
Align DCMA and DCAA Processes to Ensure Work is Complementary PDF

DPAP Memo: Align DCMA and DCAA Processes (4 January 2011) -
https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/435194/file/56531/USA005343-10-DPAP%20Memo%204Jan11.pdf

2010

Shay Assad
Improving Competition in Defense Procurements PDF

DPAP Memo: Improving Competition in Defense Procurements (24 November 2010) - https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Lists/Policy Documents/Attachments/3252/Improving Competition In Defense Procurements 24 Nov 2010 USA006629-10-DPAP.pdf

Shay Assad
Taxonomy for the Acquisition of Services PDF

DPAP Memo: Taxonomy for the Acquisition of Services(23 November 2010) -
https://acc.dau.mil/adl/en-US/457540/file/58832/DPAP%20Memo%2023Nov10.pdf

Dr. Ashton Carter
Implementation Directive for Better Buying Power - Obtaining Greater Efficiency and Productivity in Defense Spending PDF

USD(AT&L) Memorandum for Secretaries of the Military Departments and Directors of the Defense Agencies (3 November 2010) - https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Documents/2011/Implementation_Directive_Better_Buying_Power_110310.pdf

Dr. Ashton Carter
Better Buying Power: Guidance for Obtaining Greater Efficiency and Productivity in Defense Spending PDF

USD(AT&L) Memorandum for Acquisition Professionals (14 September 2010) - https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Documents/Policy/Memo%20for%20Acquisition%20Professionals.pdf

Dr. Ashton Carter
Implementation Directive for Better Buying Power — Restoring Affordability and Productivity in Defense Spending PDF

USD(AT&L) Memorandum for: Director, Acquisition Resources and Analysis (14 September 2010) - https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Documents/Policy/Memo%20for%20Acquisition%20Resources%20and%20Analysis.pdf

Dr. Ashton Carter
Implementation Directive for Better Buying Power — Restoring Affordability and Productivity in Defense Spending PDF

USD(AT&L) Memorandum for: Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (14 September 2010) - https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Documents/Policy/Memo%20for%20Defense%20Procurement%20and%20Acquisition%20Policy.pdf

Dr. Ashton Carter
Implementation Directive for Better Buying Power — Restoring Affordability and Productivity in Defense Spending PDF

USD(AT&L) Memorandum for: Director, Defense Research and Engineering (14 September 2010) - https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Documents/Policy/Memo%20for%20Defense%20Research%20and%20Engineering.pdf

Dr. Ashton Carter
Implementation Directive for Better Buying Power — Restoring Affordability and Productivity in Defense Spending PDF

USD(AT&L) Memorandum for: Overarching Integrated Product Team (OIPT) Leads (14 September 2010) - https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Documents/Policy/Memo%20for%20Overarching%20Integrated%20Product%20(OIPT)%20Leads.pdf

Dr. Ashton Carter
Better Buying Power: Mandate for Restoring Affordability and Productivity in Defense Spending PDF

USD(AT&L) Memorandum for Acquisition Professionals (28 June 2010) - https://dap.dau.mil/policy/Documents/Policy/Carter Memo on Defense Spending 28 Jun 2010.pdf