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Affordability Analysis is a tool that DoD Components use to determine their priorities and what they can and what they can’t afford on their program(s). It’s based upon the Life-Cycle Cost (LCC) for current or future program(s). The Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) approves the Affordability Analysis at the milestones below. (See Affordability) Definition: Long-range planning […]
10 U.S. Code § 2366a – MDAP: Certification Required before Milestone A Approval A 2366a Written Determination is issued by a Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) for a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) stating that it has met all regulatory requirements according to 10 U.S.C. 2366a. An MDAP may not receive Milestone A approval until the MDA certifies that: [1]
A Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA) is an agreement between a contractor and a government agency in which certain indirect rates are established for a specified period of time. These rates are estimates of costs and are used to price contracts and contract modifications. Website: DFARS Subpart 215.4 – Contract Pricing Purpose of Forward Pricing
A Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA) is an agreement between a contractor and a government agency in which certain indirect rates are established for a specified period of time. These rates are estimates of costs and are used to price contracts and contract modifications. Website: DFARS Subpart 215.4 – Contract Pricing Purpose of Forward Pricing
A Quick Reaction Procurement (QRP) addresses purchase orders of less than $3000 is limited to non-production items, supplies, services, and covers materials that are typically needed as soon as possible and where minimal inspection is required. Website: FAR Part 13.103 The purpose of this part is to prescribe simplified acquisition procedures in order to: (a)
A Link Budget shows all of the gains and losses from a transmitter, through the medium (free space, cable, waveguide, fiber, etc.) to the receiver in a telecommunication system. It’s used to predict the performance of a transmitter and receiver communication link to show in advance if its performance is acceptable, or if one option
The following is a list of some of the more heavily used frequency bands for space communication. Specific frequencies may be found in the links provided at the end of this note. VHF Band 136 – 138 MHz: This band was used heavily by many different types of satellites in the past. Today (2012), most
Market Research (FAR Part 10) is conducted to determine the availability of commercial products and services and to identify and evaluate market practices. It’s a continuous process of finding viable sources of goods and services to meet government requirements and is mandated for all acquisition programs. It’s conducted by key members of a program’s Integrated Product
Business Process Reengineering (BPR) involves the radical redesign of core business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in productivity, cycle times, and quality. In Business Process Re-engineering, companies start with a blank sheet of paper and rethink existing processes to deliver more value to the customer. They typically adopt a new value system that places increased
The Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) is a Department of Defense (DoD) program established to promote and facilitate the sharing of technical information between government agencies and industry partners to increase systems safety, reliability, and readiness and to reduce systems development, production, and ownership costs. GIDEP has been designated by OMB Policy Letter 91-3 as
A Sources Sought Notice (FAR 5.201) is a government market research tool to determine if there are two (2) or more capable businesses or Small Businesses that can perform the requirements of a planned contract. It is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB). The government uses it in developing Acquisition Strategies.
A Sources Sought Notice (FAR 5.201) is a government market research tool to determine if there are two (2) or more capable businesses or Small Businesses that can perform the requirements of a planned contract. It is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB). The government uses it in developing Acquisition Strategies.
The Rapid Acquisition Process (RAP) provides rapid transition funding for the development and fielding of highly successful competitive experiments and demonstrations. It addresses the approach, assessment, validation, sourcing, resourcing, and fielding of operationally driven urgent, execution-year combatant commander needs. It supports the specific DoD goal of significantly shortening the acquisition response time and acquisition cycle
The DoD Service Acquisition Process is how the DoD acquires professional services from private industry. The process starts with a valid mission requirement for a service essential for the execution of an organizations mission. The process continues through a planning phase, which develops the foundation for defining your requirement and business strategy, and ultimately ends
DoD Forms The Forms listed below are a collection of the most frequently ones used in acquisition. For a complete detailed list of DoD Forms, visit the websites below: Army Publications and Forms Air Force Publications and Forms Navy Publications and Forms GSA Forms Library DoD Form Management Program Number Form Title Description Date DD 250 Material
The Department of Defense (DoD) Source Selection Procedures were established to standardize the methodology and approach the DoD used to conduct competitive negotiated source selections. It outlines a common set of principles and procedures for conducting such acquisitions. DoD Source Selection Procedures Goal The goal of the source selection procedure is to ensure the Department’s
The Budget Estimate Submission (BES) is the two-year DoD component’s budget submissions to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) showing budget requirements for inclusion in the DoD budget during the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. The DoD components prepare their combined Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate Submission (BES). The
Undefinitized Contract Actions (UCA) (DFARS 217.7401), also called Letter Contracts, are those contract actions for which the contract terms, specifications, or price are not agreed upon before performance commences. Examples are letter contracts, Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA), and provisioned item orders, for which the price has not been agreed upon before performance has begun. Definition:
An Unpriced Purchase Order (UPO) is one for supplies or services for which a firm price cannot be established at the time the order is placed. Use of UPOs is discretionary on the part of the Contracting Officer; he/she should exercise care and judgment in the selection of Contractors to receive UPOs. Prior to the
Solicitation Sources FedBizOpps FedBizOpps (FBO) is a government web-based portal which allows vendors to review federal procurement opportunities over $25,000. These opportunities include request for industry day participation, Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), synopses, source sought notice, special notice, modifications to notices, sale of surplus property, award notices, etc. Federal
The Rapid Innovation Fund provides a collaborative vehicle for small businesses to provide the DoD with innovative technologies that can be rapidly inserted into acquisition programs that meet specific defense needs. RIF is administered by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (ASD R&E) and Office of
The Bandwidth Requirements Review (BRR) is a requirement for all Information Technology (IT) programs to ensure the bandwidth capacities and capabilities needed to support the program are available or will be available, and how they will be met. The bandwidth requirements review is normally conducted as part of the review of the Information Support Plan
Budget Material Federal Solicitations Research & Development Funding GSA Contracting Strategic Documents Doing Business with the DoD Business References Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) Event Calendar
Milestone Requirements Matrix Best Practices Lessons Learned Dictionary Better Buying Power (BBP) Templates Training Resources LtCol Ward’s Corner Sitemap Main Acquisition Guidebook The Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG) is the main guide that details the overall DoD acquisition and procurement process. It provides the detailed guidance for the development, execution and disposal of all DoD acquisition
Doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD) can be difficult if you don’t understand the basic requirements that are needed. Below is a list of eleven (11) steps that detail the basics of what a company needs to do in order to start doing business with the DoD. Make sure you follow each
