Download or read book Transformation of Department of Defense Contract Closeout written by Ricardo Byrdsong and published by . This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Defense (DoD) has tens of thousands of contracts physically completed but not formally closed-out. At issue are potentially millions of dollars that are obligated on those contracts which could be deobligated, thus making them available for use by DoD. At the request of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN(RD&A) Acquisition Management)), our team was forced to chart the current contract closeout process and to recommend ways to improve and transform the process while reducing the current backlog of physically completed contracts. This report identifies the steps necessary to affect contract closeout once a contract becomes physically complete Utilizing data from available DoD and non- DoD sources and interviews from personnel managing and working within the contract closeout process, our team (1) identifies the major causes preventing contracts from closing in a timely manner, (2) provides recommended actions to reduce the size of the overaged inventory of physically completed contracts, and (3) recommends modification to the existing closeout process to include pre- award and administration period actions in order to reduce the number of contracts that become overaged.
Download or read book Transformation of Department of Defense Contract Closeout written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Defense (DoD) has tens of thousands of contracts physically completed but not formally closed-out. At issue are potentially millions of dollars that are obligated on those contracts which could be deobligated, thus making them available for use by DoD. At the request of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN(RD & A) Acquisition Management)), our team was forced to chart the current contract closeout process and to recommend ways to improve and transform the process while reducing the current backlog of physically completed contracts. This report identifies the steps necessary to affect contract closeout once a contract becomes physically complete Utilizing data from available DoD and non-DoD sources and interviews from personnel managing and working within the contract closeout process, our team (1) identifies the major causes preventing contracts from closing in a timely manner, (2) provides recommended actions to reduce the size of the overaged inventory of physically completed contracts, and (3) recommends modification to the existing closeout process to include pre-award and administration period actions in order to reduce the number of contracts that become overaged.
Download or read book Administration of the Contract Closeout Process Within DOD written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Administration of the Contract Closeout Process at the Defense Contract Management District Mid Atlantic written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Administration of the Contract Closeout Process at the Defense Contract Management District West written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book DoD Contract Management Conference written by and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Management of Value Engineering in Defense Contracts written by United States. Department of Defense and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Defense Contracting written by U.s. Government Accountability Office and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-04 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Why GAO Did This StudyDOD has a large volume of contractsthat have not been closed on time.Closing a contract includes tasks suchas verifying that the goods andservices were provided and makingfinal payment to the contractor. Closingcontracts within required time framescan limit the government's exposure tocertain financial risks. One reason whysome contracts are not being closed isthe large backlog of incurred costaudits that must first be completed.These audits, conducted by DCAA,ensure that the costs contractors haveincurred are permissible undergovernment regulations.The Senate Armed ServicesCommittee report accompanying theNational Defense Authorization Act forFiscal Year 2012 directed GAO toreview the criteria and procedures forconducting incurred cost audits, amongother things. In response, GAOassessed (1) efforts to reduce thebacklog of incurred cost audits and (2)the challenges DOD faces inaddressing the contract closeoutbacklog. GAO reviewed DCAA'spolicies and procedures for incurredcost audits; analyzed data on the auditand contract closeout backlogs; andinterviewed officials in the militarydepartments and agencies.What GAO RecommendsGAO is recommending that DCAAdevelop a plan to assess its incurredcost audit initiative; that DCMAimprove data on over-age contracts;and that the military departmentsdevelop contract closeout data and"
Download or read book Dod Contract Management written by Gregory D. Kutz and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2003-11 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guidance for Transitioning to Performance Based Service Contracting A Guide for Department of Defense Field Contracting Activities written by Michael L. Renegar and published by . This book was released on 2000-06-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this thesis is to assess the transition from traditional service contracting to performance-based service contracting at Department of Defense Field Contracting Activities. There has been an increase in spending on services over the past decade that has forced the Federal Government to review its policy on service contracting. In 1991, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy established policy for the acquisition of services using performance-based contracting. Interviews of Government contracting personnel and review of professional literature highlight barriers to performance-based service contracting. These barriers are: management of cultural change, education and training of Government and contractor personnel, adoption of best commercial practices, writing of performance-based statements of work, and the tasks involved in contract administration. This thesis makes recommendations for overcoming these barriers and provides guidance for successful implementation of performance-based service contracting within the Department of Defense.
Download or read book Directory of DCAA Offices written by United States. Defense Contract Audit Agency and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Defense contracting written by United States. Government Accountability Office and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contingency Contracting written by U.s. Government Accountability Office and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Since 2002, DOD obligated at least $166.6 billion on contracts supporting reconstruction and stabilization efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many of these contingency contracts, in particular those awarded in Iraq, need to be closed. Contract closeout is a key step to ensure the government receives the goods and services it purchased at the agreed upon price and, if done timely, provides opportunities to use unspent funds for other needs and reduces exposure to other financial risks.To assess DOD's efforts to close its Iraq contracts, GAO examined the (1) number of contracts that are eligible for closeout and the extent to which they will be closed within required time frames, (2) factors contributing to contracts not being closed within required time frames, (3) steps DOD took to manage the financial risks associated with not closing contracts within required time frames, and (4) extent to which DOD captured and implemented lessons learned from closing its Iraq contracts. GAO reviewed contingency contracting guidance, analyzed contract and closeout data for contracts awarded between fiscal years 2003 and 2010, and interviewed DOD officials from six organizations responsible for awarding or closing out these contracts. "
Download or read book Department of Defense Contract Obligations written by Joseph Hodson and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Defense (DOD) has long relied on contractors to provide the U.S. military with a wide range of goods and services, including weapons, food, uniforms, and operational support. Without contractor support, the United States would be currently unable to arm and field an effective fighting force. Understanding costs and trends associated with contractor support could provide Congress more information upon which to make budget decisions and weigh the relative costs and benefits of different military operations--including contingency operations and maintaining bases around the world. Obligations occur when agencies enter into contracts, employ personnel, or otherwise commit to spending money. The federal government tracks money obligated on federal contracts through a database called the Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS). There is no public database that tracks DOD contract outlays (money spent) as comprehensively as obligations. This book examines how much money DOD obligates on contracts; what DOD is buying; and where that money is being spent. This book also examines the extent to which these data are sufficiently reliable to use as a factor when developing policy or analyzing government operations. In addition, this book provides background information and identifies issues for Congress on the use of contractors to support military operations. DOD's extensive use of contractors poses several potential policy and oversight issues for Congress and has been the focus of numerous hearings. Congress' decisions on these issues could substantially affect the extent to which DOD relies on contractors in and is capable of planning for and overseeing contractors in future operations.
Download or read book Department of Defense FAR Supplement DFARS As of January 1 2013 written by Cch and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 1328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Defense policies and procedures implementing and supplementing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are reproduced in this volume. These rules apply to contracting with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Departments of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Defense Logistics Agency, and other defense agencies. The January 2013 CCH Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) includes all Procedure Guidance Information (PGI) Change Notices issued prior to this January 1, 2013 edition, along with a CCH index covering the DFARS through that date and is intended for use in combination with the January 2013 CCH FAR. Included in this edition: 41 final rules 4 interim rules 5 corrections 7 PGI change notices The January 2013 CCH DFARS includes up-to-date coverage on these topics: Acquisition of commercial items Contracting with Canadian Commercial Corporation Contractor qualifications Cost or pricing data United States Free Trade Agreements Inflation adjustments Patents, data, and copyrights Publicizing contract actions Reporting of government-furnished property Contracting activity updates Award fee reductions for health and safety issues Comprehensive small business subcontracting plans Repeal of case-by-case reporting Contingency contract closeout
Download or read book Managing the Contract Closeout Process written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary objective of this thesis was to review the closeout process within DoD activities and determine how the process might be made more efficient. Secondary objectives include identifying the problems in the current process and determining the impact of failure to close out contracts in the time frame stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Finally, a Contract Closeout Process Summary has been developed as a by-product of this thesis. This guide can be utilized as a training aid or procedures manual.
Download or read book Management of Defense Acquisition Projects written by Rene G. Rendon and published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Incorporated. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for both students and practitioners, Management of Defense Acquisition Projects enables the reader to understand the broad range of disciplines and activities that must be integrated in order to achieve successful acquisition outcomes. This second edition features significant updates throughout, and totally new chapters.
