GSA Expo 2009

Acquisition Teaming – The Right Mix to Meet Agency Needs

Edward BridgesDirector of Technical Operations, DCMA Ground Systems and Munitions Division

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Agenda

About the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

About the Ground Systems and Munitions Division (GS&M)

About DCMA Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Chicago

About the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Program

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DCMA Product Aligned Agency

DCMA

Aeronautical

Systems

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Naval SeaNaval Sea

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Naval SeaNaval Sea

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Ground Ground

SystemsSystems

& Munitions& Munitions

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Ground Ground

SystemsSystems

& Munitions& Munitions

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Space &Space &

Missile Missile

Systems Systems

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Space &Space &

Missile Missile

Systems Systems

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InternationalInternational

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ProjectsProjects

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OperationalOperational

CentersCenters

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OperationalOperational

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Support Support

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About DCMA

The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is the Department of Defense (DoD) component that works directly with Defense suppliers to help ensure that DoD, Federal, and allied government supplies and services are delivered on time, at projected cost, and meet all performance requirements. DCMA directly contributes to the military readiness of the United States and its allies, and helps preserve the nation's freedom.

DCMA professionals serve as "information brokers" and in-plant representatives for military, Federal, and allied government buying agencies -- both during the initial stages of the acquisition cycle and throughout the life of the resulting contracts.

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About DCMA

Before contract award, DCMA provides advice and services to help construct effective solicitations, identify potential risks, select the most capable contractors, and write contracts that meet the needs of our customers in DoD, Federal and allied government agencies.

After contract award, DCMA monitors contractors' performance and management systems to ensure that cost, product performance, and delivery schedules are in compliance with the terms and conditions of the contracts.

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DCMA Mission and Vision

MissionWe provide Contract Administration Services to the Department of

Defense Acquisition Enterprise and its partners to ensure delivery of quality products and services to the Warfighter; on time and on cost.

VisionDoD’s leading experts in Quality Assurance; Cost, Schedule, and

Supply Chain Predictability; and Contract Administration; enabling our partners to achieve contract objectives.

Current Agency Information

Number of Civilians 9,563

Number of Military (Active: 411 / Reserve:

128)

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Number of Divisions 6

Number of Field Offices 47

Number of Subordinate Commands 80

Number of Global Sub-Offices 900+

Number of Contractors 18,697

Number of Active Contracts 324,296

Obligated Value of Active Contracts $1,285B

Unliquidated Value of Active Contracts

$221B

as of March 31, 2009

Contracts data based on Parts A & B / Sections 1 -4

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About the GS&M DivisionGS&M Headquarters and CMO Locations

Soldier Systems & CAP - Phoenix

Tactical Wheeled Vehicles - Chicago

Future Combat Systems - Saint Louis

Surface Commo & Spt Systems - Philadelphia

Munitions and Support Systems - Springfield

Combat Vehicles - Detroit

Headquarters GSM Division - Chicago

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BDUs – Propper Intl., - P.R.Combat Boots – Mo-Ka Shoe Corp – P.R.

MRAPFPI – Ladson, SC

Gyrocam – Gyrocam Systems - Sarasota, FL

Kevlar HelmetSpecialty DefenseMaryville, TN

Body ArmorPoint BlankPompano Bch, FL

Sidearm FN ManufacturingColumbia, SC

Michelin Tires, Michelin North America – Greenville, SC

SINCGARS Radio -Tallahassee Tech - Tallahassee, FLChameleon Jammer-

AMTI – Charleston, SC

GS&M Division - Direct Warfighter Support

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About DCMA TWV-Chicago Product Locations

FHTV / MTVR

HMMWV

FMTV RESET

FMTV / MRAP

ASV

AmmoAmmo

Primary Product

Secondary Product

CMO HQ

CMO TWV

MRAP

DCMA AtlantaDCMA

Huntsville

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HET

HMMWV

PLS

MaxxProCaiman

FMTV

ASV

Primary Product

(Tactical Wheeled Vehicles)

Management Efforts

DCMA TWV-Chicago

HEMTT – 20,000 delivered!

MRAPs – over 10,000 delivered!

MTVR – 10,000 delivered!

A full and open competition was conducted which resulted in IDIQ

contracts on 26 Jan to 9 contractors to

procure CAT I and CAT II vehicles

Armor Holdings 1,170 Procured

BAE531 Procured

Force Protection1,963 Procured

General Dynamics Land Systems620 Procured

Oshkosh Truck Co100 Procured Protected Vehicles Inc.

60 CAT I Procured

International Military and Government 1,971 CAT I

Procured

General Purpose Vehicles

Textron

Oshkosh Truck Co

A Sole Source contract was awarded to Force Protection Industries, Inc (FPII) on 9 Nov 06 to bridge requirements until full production.

TAHRACH-NABI—FAMP V—CAT I

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About MRAP

Communication and Structure were the Keys to Success

Communication Priority set by Secretary of Defense (#1 Priority Program) DX Rating DCMA Sponsored Orientation Conference (MRAP Conference #1) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the customer Weekly Telecoms/Reports DCMA Sponsored Strategy Session (MRAP Conference #2)

Structure (Product Focus) GS&M Division was focal point for the Agency DCMA TWV Chicago was focal point for the GS&M Division Established Product Readiness Integrator (PRI) Position for MRAP

(Catalyst)

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Why MRAP Contact Administration Has Been Successful

SolutionsOriented

Robust Communication

Critical TeamingConcept

Innovative Management

Clear & Concise Guidance

MissionFocused

Some of the critical pieces

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DCMA Support Strategy Single Belly Button Approach - PEO

Centralized (Ground Systems and Munitions (GSM) Div Level) Strategic planning and resource allocation Integration and application of all Agency assets Establishment of performance commitments with MARSYSCOM & JPO Bi-monthly meetings with MARSYSCOM & JPO

For all DCMA MRAP related items:

BG Mike Brogan (MARSYSCOM) - Mitch Howell, SES (GSM Div)

Program priorities Program requirements Production projections Problems, issues, or concerns Areas of interest Etc.

Resources and other required DCMA support

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DCMA Support Strategy Single Belly Button Approach – JPO & SPAWAR

Decentralized (Contract Management Office (CMO) Level) Tactical execution

Contractor Influence

Accountability and enforcement of contract specifications

Frequent meetings with JPO, SPAWAR, and OEMs for issue resolution

Mr. Paul Mann (JPO) CAPT Red Hoover (SPAWAR)

DCMA Customer Liaison Representative - on site at JPO

DCMA Quality Assurance Representatives - on site at SPAWAR

Critical DCMA MRAP Integrated Management Team Leadership• CAPT Joe Manna - Atlanta• Mr. Ed Bridges - Chicago• Col Warren Anderson – Dayton• COL Dion King - Detroit• COL Dan Gallagher - Huntsville• CAPT Brian Wenger – Americas (Canada)• COL Tim Dixon – Southern Europe (Germany)• Ms. Mary Grace Switlik – Industrial Analysis Center (IAC)

“VFR Direct” to DCMA OEM Source

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Proactive Issue Resolution Teaming with JPO, OEMs, SPAWAR, & Warriors

Daily & Weekly Status Meetings w/ OEMs Production Status, Field Feedback & Corrective Action

Telecoms, IPRs and Ad Hoc Meetings w/ JPO Production status; field interchange issues Lean Six Sigma initiatives; inspection & acceptance issues

On-site, hands-on DCMA quality staff at SPAWAR – Conducts joint inspections, documents arrival condition, and coordinates with OEM Field Support Representative (FSR) for issue resolution

OEM FSRs on site at SPAWAR for timely liaison and issue resolution

SPAWAR - DCMA discrepancy feedback loop - A DCMA Deficiency Assessment HOTLINE for SPAWAR

Weekly MRAP production status reports

Real time delay notification

Provided and coordinated training on Wide-Area Work Flow (WAWF) and Multi-user ECP Automated Review System (MEARS)

MRAP vehicle condition reporting system (Ties it all together – from OEM to Theater – Currently a work in progress)

A good news story!

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The Bottom Line

DCMA supports the MRAP Enterprise by ensuring Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) compliance with contractual requirements

DCMA operates on a 24/7 basis, when required, to ensure quality products are accepted and shipped on time No MRAPs have missed shipment into Theater due to OEM QA

issues

DCMA has established teaming relationships and procedures to ensure faster delivery of more mission capable, survivable vehicles

Early issue

identification, resolution & elimination

DCMA GSM Division – We manage contracts with a war fighting spirit!

MRAP’s Impact on Combat OperationsMRAP’s Impact on Combat OperationsLt. Lee J. Stuckey – MRAP SurvivorLt. Lee J. Stuckey – MRAP Survivor

What impact is the MRAP having on the What impact is the MRAP having on the following?following?

War fightersWar fighters FamiliesFamilies UnitsUnits The war in general The war in general 

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Failure is not an option! Direct Warfighter Impact

All 6 MRAP occupants survived this IED event!!

MRAP has Changed Expectations

Senior officials across the acquisition spectrum are starting to use MRAP as a benchmark

Strong interest in academic institutions to “bottle” the MRAP magic

Warfighters are even less tolerant of lengthy development cycle times

Army has announced acceleration of JLTV by 2 years Is that fast enough? MRAP II as bridge or

replacement?

Teaming for Success

Over 200 DCMA employees worked on the MRAP Program at one time or another.

At least that many were involved at the customer’s organization (Joint Program Office) and many more throughout DoD.

Every one of them were crucial in making this program a success.

Structure – Communication – Catalyst - Success!

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