DEFINITION
The processes, disciplines, and governance that enable the procurement of capabilities and services supporting the Lines of Operation and Joint Enablers.
We will improve the timeliness and quality of contracting by optimizing processes and systems for efficiency guided by metrics and effective contract oversight. We will shape the future of DoD contracting by working with the Military Services and Defense Agencies to implement standard processes, systems, and training programs to develop our contracting workforce. We will continually assess our organizational structure and workload assignments to ensure they are adjusted to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
- Implement enterprise-focused contracting activities capable of proactively meeting customer requirements and expectations.
- Ensure an appropriate cadre of experienced, qualified, and well trained contracting professionals.
- Provide standardized contracting processes globally while continuously optimizing these processes for effectiveness, efficiency, and best value.
- Ensure customers are aware of what constitutes an actionable requirements package and support customers to the maximum extent possible to complete those packages.
- Provide professional educational opportunities to provide a continuous progression of qualified contracting professionals..
PRIORITIES
- Continuously optimize contracting processes for efficiency and best value.
- Enhance and develop a professional, dedicated, and qualified workforce by promoting specialized training opportunities focused on specific acquisition fields.
- Provide timely and quality contracting processes and systems, whereby metrics and an established contract oversight program serve as the basis for change improvement.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by forging close, early, and lasting relationships through open two-way communications, customer, and expectation management.
- Provide a continuous flow of qualified contracting personnel with the required skills to remain relevant within the contracting discipline.