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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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Acquiring Property Utilizing Authorized Government Supply Sources with an Approved Government Funded DoDAAC10/28/2016 2:48:00 PMQuestion: Is property acquired utilizing a Government funded DoDAAC through authorized Government supply sources Government Furnished or Contractor Acquired property? How should this type of property be identified in the contractor's property management system? What sources can I provided the...(More)
Documentation for requirment of GFP10/20/2016 3:56:00 PMQuestion: Is there any place I can find an example of the documentation or questions answered as required in PGI 245-103-70(2). Answer:The Department of Defense has not established a standard template for compliance with DFARS PGI 245.103-70(2). Documentation of the contract file is to b...(More)
Can the USG permanantly turn over GFP to a contractor as a means of disposal upon termination of a contract?10/5/2016 2:42:00 PMQuestion: Is there a way for the USG to release GFP on a current contract to a Contractor without it continuing to be GFP? I understand any equipment given to a Contractor IS GFP, so my initial response is that this is not a viable option. Answer:A TCO/PCO does have the authority to release (aka ab...(More)
Cost Reimbursement ownership 10/4/2016 5:32:00 PMQuestion: 1. When is material to be owned by the government being fabricated under a cost reimbursement contract? I was always under the impression that is was from the time CP contract was signed. As time and material costs are incurred for this material the government is billed monthly thru pro...(More)
Can a Foreign National or local National be a Primary Hand Reciept Holders10/4/2016 9:46:00 AMQuestion: Are foreign nationals or local nationals allowed to be Primary hand Receipt Holders? Are we (the Government) able to hold the foreign nationals or local nationals accountable for these missing properties? I am aware that based on the SOFA agreement, in some countries, accountability of pr...(More)
Receiving and Shipping iRAPT Instructions10/4/2016 9:41:00 AMQuestion: Are there detailed instructions available on how to manually input receipts into the iRAPT system as well as detailed instructions on transacting shipments? Answer:Training is available at: https://wawf.eb.mil/ under "Help/Training. ...(More)
SDVOSB Personnel Targets9/27/2016 10:42:00 AMQuestion: Does this include only those workers that fall under the Davis Bacon Act or does superintendence, program management or any other role performed by the service disabled veteran owned small business count as well? Answer:VAAR 852.219-10(c)(3) & (4) states, "(3) General construc...(More)
Inventory levels in a warehouse 9/22/2016 9:09:00 PMQuestion: Is there an industry standard, something quantative, that determines what inventory levels should be in a warehouse? Is there an ASTM standards that addresses this? Answer:There are several Government agencies such as the Army, DLA & FAA that have set internal standards specific to th...(More)
Contractual Transfer of Government Property9/22/2016 9:06:00 PMQuestion: What is the definition of a "delivery event"? Can it be something other than a DD250? Answer:Question #1: What is the definition of a “delivery event?” The author and presenter of the training Contractual Transfers of “Contract” Property Accountability used ...(More)
GFE provided prior to Contract Award9/7/2016 5:31:00 PMQuestion: Looking through FAR 52.245-1 everything references "Contract." Is it possible to draft a MOU to allow for the terms and conditions of GFE to still be incorporated to define liability? Perhaps also outlining in the RFP letter the GFE will be provided prior to award. Assuming I pursue a MOU...(More)