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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:
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Contractor/Supplies2/14/2013 2:37:00 PMQuestion: Where is it written theta they are not responsible for a Sub not getting the supplies to the Prime? I was told in a meeting last week with a KO in there with the prime contractor and the prime stated he is not responsible for their sub not getting them the supplies they need to perform the...(More)
Diminishing Manufacturing Sources clauses2/12/2013 2:03:00 PMQuestion: Do you have samples of contract clauses for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages? Answer:Unfortunately, DAU does not maintain a database of Section H clauses. However, you may be familiar with “SD-22, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages:...(More)
Preferred Supplier Program PSP2/4/2013 4:53:00 PMQuestion: Is there a blanket Preferred Supplier Program (PSP) List for all of DoD for purchasing materials? I have not been able to find such a list for the AF but have found articles involving the Navy. I think being in a contingency environment that list if such exist would be pertinent to all buy...(More)
Should Cost analysis to be conducted on service procurements.1/7/2013 4:13:00 PMQuestion: Is there a policy for requiring activities to conduct should cost analysis on sustainment contracts for FSR support in theater? In the past the Should Cost Analysis only applied to supply/systems -- does it also apply to non-supplies (i.e. services) as well? Answer:Please see attached...(More)
QAE11/30/2012 10:37:00 AMQuestion: I want to know oif you could tell me where it is written that a QAE which does COR duities such as inspection needs to be processed the same as a COR as far as training requirements? I had it on a document which stated that all QAE's will be processed as the same as a COR. I have seem to m...(More)
DRAWING CHANGE CONTROLS?9/26/2012 9:11:00 AMQuestion: How many classes of drawing changes are there now? What are the classes? Where, what document, do I find this information? How do I obtain this document so I can make a copy? Answer:MIL-HDBK-61 provides Configuration Management Guidance in this realm. The old MIL-STD-973 p...(More)
Ensuring the Use of the Correct Specification Revision Level9/19/2012 2:46:00 PMQuestion: Per my crimp ring engineering drawing, should the material of the crimp ring be in accordance with AMS 4558 Rev G or the original AMS 4558 which was issued in May 1, 1948? The engineering drawing of the crimp ring specifies that the material of the crimp ring as Brass Tubing, 0.406 O.D....(More)
Government acceptance of contractor corrective action9/19/2012 11:10:00 AMQuestion: Is DCMA required to provide written acceptance of proposed or completed contractor response to level II corrective action requests? Answer:Below is the link to the DCMA guidebook section relative the Corrective Action Process. Also included is a short exert from that portion of the g...(More)
DoD definition of Special Inspection Equipment - SIE9/13/2012 10:22:00 AMQuestion: What is the DoD definition of Special Inspection Equipment (SIE)? Answer:I must admit – this question took me back for a moment as the term Special Inspection Equipment was a term foreign to my long career in the Government procurement. Fortunately, we were able to make conta...(More)