A Cost-Reimbursement contract (FAR Subpart 16.3) is a type of contract that provides for payment of allowable incurred costs to the extent prescribed in the contract. These contracts establish an estimate of the total cost for the purpose of obligating funds and establishing a ceiling that the contractor may not exceed (except at its own […]
Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) are measures designed to correspond to the accomplishment of mission objectives and the achievement of desired results. They quantify the results to be obtained by a system and may be expressed as probabilities that the system will perform as required. The Capability Based Assessment (CBA) defines the MOE’s and articulates them
Note: The Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) has replaced the Contractor Performance Report (CPR) for new contracts as of July 1, 2012. The Contractor Performance Report (CPR) provides contract cost and schedule performance data that is used to identify problems early on an acquisition contract and forecast future contract performance in Earned Value Management (EVM).
The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) is a web-enabled application that collects and manages the library of automated contractor assessment data. A Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) assesses a contractor’s performance and provides a record, both positive and negative, of a given contract during a specific period of time. Each assessment is based on
Interfaces are the functional and/or the physical interface between two components with a system. The components can be internal or external to the system. It’s key to understand these interfaces in systems engineering to make sure systems components work properly with each other. See Interface Management Interface definition and control Interface definition and control are
Free-rein leadership, also called Laissez-Faire, is a type of leadership style in which leaders are hands-off and allow group members to make the decisions. Mangers set objectives and employees are free to do whatever is appropriate to accomplish those objectives. The traits managers need in such an organization include warmth, friendliness, and understanding. Free-rein is
A Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (FAR 106.4) is an individual authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative contract functions. The COR must receive a written designation of their authority to act on behalf of the contracting officer. (DFARS Subsection 201.602-2). COR responsibilities include monitoring the contractor’s performance and performing
An Effective Meeting is one where its objectives were accomplished within the stated timeframe. Executing an effective meeting is an important part of a Program Managers (PM) job. Being prepared is the most effective way to have a successful meeting. Below are some tips to running an effective meeting: Decide if a meeting is needed
DoD Components, Officials and Program Offices can contract with private auditing services when non-Federal auditors are not available. They should follow requirements described in DFARS Subpart 237.2 – Advisory and Assistance Services (Reference (w)). Manual: DoD Manual 7600.01-M “DoD Audit Manual” 13 Feb 09 – Enclosure 14 Non-Federal auditors who perform work
Interface Management identifies, develops, and maintains the external and internal interfaces necessary for system operation. It supports control measures (Configuration Management) to ensure that all internal and external interface requirement changes are properly documented in accordance with the configuration management plan and communicated to all affected configuration items. Definition: Interface management includes the activities of defining,
