9.5.6. Contractual
All contract preparation documents (RFP, statement of work) and contract documents (contract, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)) are to identify contractor requirements for conducting DT&E, and supporting government DT&E, OT&E, and LFT&E events. At a minimum, contract documents should provide for data rights to contractor performed DT&E, identification of M&S to be used, and the V&V methodology to be used. For more information, read the OSD "Incorporating Test and Evaluation into Department of Defense Acquisition Contracts", dated October 2011.
9.5.7. Government T&E Program Support
The Department's program support implementation strategy includes establishment of key leadership positions (KLPs) that have a significant level of responsibility and authority and have proven key to the success of programs or efforts. The Services and Defense Agencies may designate any position which meets the criteria. However, the following have been identified as mandatory KLPs in Section 805, P.L. 111-84, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2010; or have significant levels of responsibility and authority, proving essential for the success of a program:
- PEO/Deputy PEO
- PM (ACAT I, IA and II)
- DPM (DPM) (ACAT I )
- Senior Contracting Official
- MDAP/MAIS positions (ACAT I and IA) when the function is required based on the phase or type of acquisition program:
- Program Lead SE
- Program Lead Cost Estimator
- Program Lead Contracting Officer
- Program Lead Logistician (Product Support Manager)
- Program Lead Business Financial Manager
- Program Lead T&E
- Program Lead Production, Quality, and Manufacturing
- Program Lead IT
In general, the Service/Defense Agency should fill the "program lead" positions with military members at the lieutenant colonel/colonel or commander/Navy captain levels or by the civilian equivalent. Program leads advise the PM/DPM and may be matrixed to the program office. Although program leads may report to a higher-level functional (i.e., command/center functional lead or his or her direct report), these positions must be designated as KLPs. Program lead KLPs must be designated in the position category associated with the lead function. For example, "lead logistician" positions must be designated as positions in the "Life Cycle Logistics" position category.
Services/Defense Agencies will submit KLP metrics at Senior Steering Boards, in accordance with DoDI 5000.55 "Reporting Management Information on DoD Military and Civilian Acquisition Personnel and Positions," dated September 11, 1991. Mandatory metrics include KLP fill rates and qualification rates of workforce members assigned to KLPs.
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