Section 809

SEC809

advisory panel on streamlining and codifying acquisition regulations

Section 809 of the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act established the Advisory Panel on Streamlining and Codifying Acquisition Regulations (809 Panel) to review the acquisition regulations applicable to the Department of Defense with a view toward streamlining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the defense acquisition process and maintaining a defense technology advantage. The panel is charged with making recommendations for the amendment or repeal of such regulations that the panel considers necessary, as a result of such review, to:

· Establish and administer appropriate buyer and seller relationships in the procurement system

· Improve the functioning of the acquisition system

· Ensure the continuing financial and ethical integrity of defense procurement programs

· Protect the best interests of the Department of Defense

· Eliminate any regulations that are unnecessary for the purposes described

The following personnel have been appointed by the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) to be members of the Advisory Panel:

Ms. Deidre Lee (Chair) Mr. David Ahern Major General Casey Blake, USAF Mr. Elliott Branch Dr. Allan V. Burman Mr. David Drabkin Vice Admiral Joseph Dyer, USN, Ret. Ms. Cathleen Garman Ms. Claire Grady	Mr. Harry Hallock Dr. William LaPlante Major General Kenneth Merchant, USAF, Ret. Mr. David Metzger Dr. Terry Raney Major General Darryl Scott, USAF, Ret. Lieutenant General Ross Thompson, USA, Ret. Mr. Laurence Trowel Mr. Charlie E. Williams, Jr.

Questions or comments for the 809 Panel? Please use this format to submit your comments and suggestions for improving the Defense Acquisition System and email sec809@dau.mil.

DOD Advisory Panel Established to Improve Defense Acquisition
Regulations.

September 2016 Meeting Agenda

Please note that the October 19th 809 Panel meeting is a planning meeting only. It will not open to the public.