The classic starting point for the very complex is shown above.
Real priority is to manage Congress to cut social requirements, and then go further to reduce imposed burdens in Federal Gov contracts.
"Government Contracting Rules You Need to Know"
Need to Know - Filed under Government Contracting. Fact checked on May 24, 2012.
" . . . there are many other laws and Executive Orders that affect how you must conduct your business if you want to contract with the federal government.For example, the Eight-Hour Work Law of 1892 set the eight-hour workday. The Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 set the minimum wage on the construction site at the local prevailing wage. In 1933, the Buy American Act required the government to buy only American products. The Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act of 1936, drastically changed in 1994, required a supplier to certify that it was the manufacturer or a regular dealer. This was an attempt to do away with the broker.
In 1941, the Berry Amendment, as it is known, was passed by Congress to ensure that the Department of Defense only acquires certain end products, material and components (mostly food and natural fiber products) that are of U.S. origin, or from a qualifying country. It remained in Defense Department appropriations acts until it became law in 1994. Later it was modified in 2002 and 2006, further restricting the use of specialty metals. It only applies to DoD purchases above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (over $100,000). DoD contractors need to be especially aware of these restrictions. Do not overlook these requirements."
Data required in each contract also drives costs - REDUCE DATA.
Details on the New Acquisition Wall Chart
Tags: Acquisition Workforce, Best Practices, DAU Learning Assets, LCM, Life Cycle Management, Logistics Tools & References, Policies and Procedures, Product Support, Product Support & Sustainment
Follow the header at the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) link:
Home > Program Management > Integrated Defense, Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Lifecycle Management System
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"The Integrated Defense Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Life Cycle Management System Chart is a training aid for Defense Acquisition University (DAU) courses. It serves as a pictorial roadmap of key activities in the systems acquisition processes. The acquisition process is structured by DoDI 5000.02 into discrete phases separated by major decision points (called milestones or decision reviews) with a number of key activities to provide the basis for comprehensive management and informed decision making. The number of phases, key activities, and decision points are tailored to meet the specific needs of individual programs. DAU 10 USC Ch. 87 - Sec. 1746: “The Secretary of Defense … shall establish and maintain a defense acquisition university structure to provide for the professional educational development and training of the acquisition workforce.”"
Be aware! Beware!
