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Contracting Support to theContracting Support to theContracting Support to the Contracting Support to the WarfighterWarfighter
Agile Agile –– Proficient Proficient –– TrustedTrusted UNCLASSIFIEDUNCLASSIFIED 19 Feb 201419 Feb 2014Agile – Proficient – Trusted
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BackgroundBackground• Prior to 2002 contracting was another decentralized staff function like G1/G8
Significant reductions in workforce during the 90s– Significant reductions in workforce during the 90s
• Army Contracting Agency created in 2002– Consolidated installation and non-weapons systems contracting
Suffered from chronic resource shortages– Suffered from chronic resource shortages
• Issues that arose on 2004-2007 timeframe– Fraud /poor quality contracts in Kuwait
600% increase in workload with no growth in contracting workforce– 600% increase in workload with no growth in contracting workforce
• In 2007 Gansler Commission formed to review Army contracting
• Recommendations from Gansler Commission led to creation of ACC– Further consolidate contracting organizations– Provide adequate resources (personnel and funding)– Create additional contracting general officer positions
Adeq ate training and e perience for personnel s pporting contingenc operations
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– Adequate training and experience for personnel supporting contingency operations
VisionVisionACC is DoD’s Preeminent Provider of Decisive Edge Contracting Solutions andACC is DoD s Preeminent Provider of Decisive Edge Contracting Solutions and
Practices
MissionMissionMissionMissionACC Provides Responsive, Innovative and Efficient Procurement Solutions to
Enable the Army’s Global Warfighting Dominance
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Army Contracting CommandHeadquarters
FY13 YTD Obs/ActionsFY13 YTD Obs/Actions
A fA f 3131
# of PersonnelAuth / On Board Headquarters
Huntsville, AL
People: 4%
Total Obligations:
FY13FY13 -- $60.9B$60.9B
TotalActions
FY13 FY13 --190.4190.4KK
As of As of 3131January January
20142014
Mil – 1,126 / 907Civ – 5,242 / 5,217
*As of 31 Jan 14
Expeditionary Contracting Command (ECC)Huntsville, AL
– Workload Uncertaintyo oad U ce ta ty– Potential for Additional Furloughs/RIFs Impacting Workforce
• Drawdown in AfghanistanTransition From War– Transition From War
– Uncertainty Over Responsibility for Post 2014 Contracting Support
• Army Force Structure Changes– Restationing of Brigade Combat Teams– Military end Strength Reductions – Impacts to Expeditionary Contracting
Capability
• Workforce Demographics– Over 50% of ACC Workforce has Less than 5 Years Experience– Need to Sustain Influx of New Interns Despite Reductions
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Need to Sustain Influx of New Interns Despite Reductions ~19% of ACC workforce fully eligible to retire as of 1 Feb 2014
• Increased Oversight
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Contracting ChallengesContracting Challenges• ProtestsProtests• Customer Ownership of Requirements From
Development Through Post-Award• Contracting ISO Theater
– Fluctuating Requirements– Customer Personnel Turnover– CORs
• Guidance/Policy That Reduces Flexibility and Increases WorkloadWorkload– Reduction in Max Contract Length– MAIDIQ Task Order Protests
C t d P i i D t “O Bid” C titi A d
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– Cost and Pricing Data on “One Bid” Competitive Awards
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Where We Need Your HelpWhere We Need Your HelpU d t d th R i t Q ti U t i ti d• Understand the Requirement, Question Uncertainties, and Propose Only to the SOW/PWS
• Submit Compliant Proposals -- Follow Instructions• Be Responsive, Know Who Your Points of Contact Are and
Respect Their Role in the Procurement Process• Notify Your Contracting Officer Immediately of Any Changes• Notify Your Contracting Officer Immediately of Any Changes,
Issues That May Affect Cost, Schedule and/or Performance• Perform Only What Your Contract Requires• CORs are NOT Authorized to Obligate the Government• Submit Invoices in a Timely Manner • Maintain Proper Government Furnished Property Stewardship
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Maintain Proper Government Furnished Property Stewardship
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How We’re Working to Improve How We’re Working to Improve • Increased communications
– Industry Executive Forum– Small Business Conferences– Consolidating Advanced Planning Briefings with Industry/Industry Days– Improved debriefs to unsuccessful offerors
• Teaming with other govt agencies like DCAA, DCMA and DFAS – Proposal evaluation– Pricing– Contract Closeout– Govt. Property Management
• Increased transparency with our customers and partners on schedules and status
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schedules and status
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The FutureThe Future
Transforming the Organization to Operate More Efficiently Within Mandated Resource Levels
– Looking at Geographic Footprint
– Long Term Effort Based on Workload Analysis and Manpower ModelsManpower Models
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DiscussionDiscussion
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BackupBackup
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AMC A hi t VS G lAMC Achievements VS Goals 1 Oct 2012 thru 30 Sep 2013