endobj << /Contents 120 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAAAI 79 0 R /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> 48 0 obj Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting, 2023 Official U.S. Department of Defense Website. This arrangement provides for stronger transatlantic cooperation in defense and confirms the importance of a strong and more capable European defense that is complementary to and interoperable with NATO. In this role, she led a multi-billion dollar business with a broad range of products and services supporting defense, homeland security, aerospace, infrastructure protection, and customers around the world. Approved by: Ellen M. Lord, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment . endobj Opt in to send and receive text messages from President Biden. Former Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD (A&S)) Full image Ms. Stacy Cummings is a career member of the Senior Executive Service, and is. endobj An official website of the United States Government, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. (y-~. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW energy, installations, and the environment, including operational and facility energy, installation endobj The USD(AT&L) served as the principal assistant to the Secretary of Defense for research and development, production, procurement, logistics, and military construction. stream 2023 Official U.S. Department of Defense Website, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, Office of the Executive Director for Special Access Program Central Office. Critical Habitat Exclusions, Special Management, and Implementation 5. This global footprint requires installations and infrastructure be resilient to adversary attacks, adverse weather and energy, and unstable supply. (PTDO ASD(EI&E)). << /Contents 84 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> International Cooperation (IC) [7] Office is to strengthen key international partnerships through cooperative Acquisition & Sustainment initiatives to improve interoperability and sharpen the warfighters technological edge. Continue Reading x* { endstream endobj U6.)*ldV~{QX`Q,\\2J=GCr!\eH@A44 ZfRE(UahAXriwUdRac }1r`KqL-?pf7Ve|%piFfMQX[}mLgwI-G(:PXm6N25zV53:^j1 k;Gc9(\\bNyM(E#w0# D+sy0y8\`iafW 9cpp4#}=$`0v`$wXQY:nFmz'N\ 16 0 obj << /Contents 112 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> In this role, he is the principal advisor to << /Pages 2 0 R /Type /Catalog >> The . He also participated in the NATO Conference of National Armaments Directors meeting. endobj As part of the reorganization, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness (ASD(L&MR)) and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment (ASD(EI&E)) positions were combined into a new Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment.[9][10]. Priorities Industrial Base Policy is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for: Developing Department of Defense policies for the maintenance of the United States defense industrial base Executing small business programs and policy Conducting geo-economic analysis and assessments << /Contents 100 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> The position is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Defense on matters relating to acquisition program management; the Department of Defense Acquisition System; and the development of strategic, space, intelligence, tactical warfare, command The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, or USD(A&S), is the Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) and advisor to the Secretary of Defense for all matters relating to acquisition and sustainment in the Department of Defense. endobj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 1376 >> Dr. William A. LaPlante is a seasoned national security leader with nearly four decades of experience in acquisition, technology, sustainment and the defense industrial base. 30 0 obj The White House on Friday indicated President Joe Biden's intent to nominate Brown as undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment. stream Dr. LaPlante is a present and past member of several scientific boards and commissions focused on bettering national security, including serving as a commissioner on the congressionally mandated Section 809 Panel, which performed a comprehensive review of Department of Defense acquisition policies, and provided efficiency and improvement recommendations for the Congress. Ms. Lord is a former Vice Chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association, as well as a former Director of the U.S. India Business Council. [1], The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) is focused on forming an acquisition system that moves at the speed of relevance, and to do that, has been shaped into an organization that provides a defense-wide adaptive acquisition framework from need identification to disposal. Enable the health of the workforce through upskilling / training / professional development opportunities. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION. 9 0 obj Choose which Defense.gov products you want delivered to your inbox. Mr. Paul D. Cramer, a career member of the Senior Executive =cC\[pvxiar+S&H`aO~t|[nc8?.-[9^,RI|/", U\R*3DVK\mDfpyJ[, /84aw|,]5EreE*suZ3:\? 7 APlleI!XR*IK ;4,cyU@|_b%F5PVZ!,i_n^s\PnSN\n 58 0 obj To prioritize and address supply chain and industrial challenges identified by PA&T and other stakeholders. Naval Institute Foundation. oversight of the Department of Defenses real property portfolio which encompasses millions of Partners and allies remain united in their support for Ukraine. 6 0 obj IC prioritizes enabling a lethal, secure, and networked constellation of allies and partners. << /Contents 145 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> For more information, please visithttps://www.acq.osd.mil/. Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment These changes took effect on 1 February 2018. stream Please enable JavaScript to use this feature. He also served as a multi-decade member of the Defense Science Board, chairing or serving on more than 20 important studies and task forces. 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Ms. Lord has also served on the Board of Trustees of the U.S. 50 0 obj << /Contents 101 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> 31 0 obj Choose which Defense.gov products you want delivered to your inbox. endobj 34 0 obj endobj endobj 18 0 obj We execute statute, executive order, and policy through the timely update of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) and issuance of memoranda and guidance. The MCEIP office is executing a nested investment approach in support of the National Defense Strategy (NDS), through the Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) office, and is investing in both major and sub tier suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks previously identified by PA&T and other stakeholders. Led by the Under Secretary, OUSD(A&S) oversees logistics, maintenance, and sustainment support for all elements of the Department and establishes policies for the maintenance of the defense industrial base of the United States. [8], The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 removed the position of USD(AT&L), and in its place it created the position of USD(R&E) once again, as well as the new position of USD(A&S). maintenance and environmental planning. 32 0 obj He has signed a new Administrative Arrangement between the Department of Defense and the European Defence Agency. Provide safe and resilient installations for the warfighter and their families. Most recently, LaPlante served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Draper Laboratory. << /Contents 85 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> Federal-and DoD-wide contracting regulations, policies, and strategies; Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Principal Deputy, Acquisition Data and Analytics, Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, Office of the Executive Director for Special Access Program Central Office. 17 0 obj endobj endobj Andrew Hunter Assumes Duties of Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Hunter is responsible for all matters pertaining to acquisition, contract administration, logistics and materiel readiness, installations and environment, and more. The USD(A&S): Executes the acquisition responsibilities in DoDD 5135.02. << /Contents 116 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> << /Contents 127 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> << /Count 65 /Kids [ 3 0 R 4 0 R 5 0 R 6 0 R 7 0 R 8 0 R 9 0 R 10 0 R 11 0 R 12 0 R 13 0 R 14 0 R 15 0 R 16 0 R 17 0 R 18 0 R 19 0 R 20 0 R 21 0 R 22 0 R 23 0 R 24 0 R 25 0 R 26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R 30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R 35 0 R 36 0 R 37 0 R 38 0 R 39 0 R 40 0 R 41 0 R 42 0 R 43 0 R 44 0 R 45 0 R 46 0 R 47 0 R 48 0 R 49 0 R 50 0 R 51 0 R 52 0 R 53 0 R 54 0 R 55 0 R 56 0 R 57 0 R 58 0 R 59 0 R 60 0 R 61 0 R 62 0 R 63 0 R 64 0 R 65 0 R 66 0 R 67 0 R ] /Type /Pages >> Choose which Defense.gov products you want delivered to your inbox. 23 0 obj 28 0 obj endobj 4 0 obj 601) because it would not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. endobj Discovery, prototyping, and experimentation are necessary but not sufficientwe must also produce and field capabilities at scale. 66 0 obj William LaPlante, Nominee for Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment, Department of Defense. << /Contents 146 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> << /Contents 108 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> endobj November 30, 2021 President Biden Announces Defense Acquisition Nominee Briefing Room Statements and Releases WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate William. A&S remains committed to enabling the delivery and sustainment of capability to our Warfighters. There are multiple organizations that fall under OUSD(A&S) that also work towards this goal.[1]. 47 0 obj 35 0 obj endobj The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (ASD(A)) [2] delivers capability at the point of need through a Defense Acquisition System that is flexible, tailorable, and enables speed. We enable operations through business systems and standards. 52 0 obj The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment (ASD (Sustainment)) serves as the principal staff assistant and advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (USD (A&S)), Deputy Secretary of Defense (DEPSECDEF), and Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) on logistics and materiel readiness in the Department of Defense (DoD) DoDD 5134.01, "Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD(AT&L))," December 9, 2005, as amended. An official website of the United States Government, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. 29 0 obj ZKzZ]:{Ar5h_7%_|sWJ}\/__o_/?s`~_Oo/__~x_/?%wowO~^r}d>osy1E^{j[>Pfw c_GN%<>qR}/q[lmuc9k|q;-C|${S'aKib#oT)kb 55 0 obj We discussed the breadth and depth of the bilateral armaments cooperation and programs, efforts to deepen industrial cooperation, and priority procurement initiatives.. endobj 25 0 obj endobj 46 0 obj Ellen Lord became the first Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment on 1 February 2018, after serving as the final Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. 22 0 obj What We Do. << /Contents 137 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> The U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) has significant supply chain vulnerabilities. endobj Using data-driven analysis linked with the National Defense Strategy, OUSD(A&S) scales to enable new product and process development and supports a culture of innovation, critical thinking, and creative compliance. The strategy promotes a strong, dynamic, and robust small business industrial base by focusing on reducing barriers to entry, increasing set-aside competitions, and leveraging programs to grow the industrial base. The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security. 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The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD (A&S)) is focused on forming an acquisition system that moves at the speed of relevance, and to do that, has been shaped into an organization that provides a defense-wide adaptive acquisition framework from need identification to disposal. Enable the Delivery and Sustainment of Secure, Resilient, and Preeminent Capabilities to the Warfighter and International Partners Quickly and Cost Effectively. The MCEIP office oversees the execution of the Defense Production Act Investments (DPAI) and Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) programs, utilizing all available authorities to address the challenge and incentivize industry. In this role, he is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for all matters relating to energy, installations, and the environment, including. 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Lord > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Biography", "Top Pentagon weapons office faces vacancies as the military rushes to focus on China", "Acquisition and Sustainment Leadership Transition", Proposed and finalized federal regulations from the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Under_Secretary_of_Defense_for_Acquisition_and_Sustainment&oldid=1146553573, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, 20 January 2017 7 August 2017 (Performing the Duties of), Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Real Property (RP), Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Construction (Con), Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Housing (H), Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment & Energy Resilience (E&ER), Chief Information Security Officer (Acquisition and Sustainment), Human Capital Initiatives Directorate responsible for executing all workforce responsibilities identified by the Secretary of Defense, Acquisition Resources and Analyses Directorate integrates the diverse aspects of Defense acquisition into a balanced and coherent program that supports the National Strategy and makes the most effective use of resources provided, International Cooperation Directorate supports the Under Secretary in all aspects of international cooperation, develops policy for international cooperative armaments programs, and provides the Under Secretary a single, integrated picture of international cooperative activities, Special Programs Directorate manages the DoD Special Access Program (SAP) management and control structures, Small Business Programs Directorate advises the Secretary of Defense on all matters related to small business and is committed to maximizing the contributions of small business in DoD acquisitions, Administration Directorate serves as the central focal point for all OUSD(AT&L) civilian and military personnel programs, organizational management, space, facilities, supply management, security, information management, travel, budgeting, and training, Defense Procurement & Acquisition Policy Directorate responsible for all acquisition and procurement policy matters in the Department, including serving as the principal advisor to the Under Secretary on acquisition/procurement strategies for all major weapon systems programs, major automated information systems programs, and services acquisitions, Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell provides a single point of contact in the, Defense Science Board provides senior Department leadership independent advice and recommendations on scientific, technical, manufacturing, acquisition process, and other matters of special interest to the Department. << /Contents 143 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> He additionally served as a member of the Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow, the Board of the National Defense Industrial Association, the U.S. Strategic Command Senior Advisory Group, and the Naval Research Advisory Committee. 62 0 obj Previously serving as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Housing, and Partnerships, Mr. Cramer was responsible for construction, housing, and Army installations. endobj In his current role as president and chief executive officer of Draper Laboratory, Dr. LaPlante has focused on aligning Drapers work with emerging technology and the global competitive innovation landscape. Throughout his career, Dr. LaPlante has also been a member of several scientific boards and commissions focused on maintaining national security, including the Defense Science Board, U.S. Strategic Command Senior Advisory Group, Naval Research Advisory Committee, and congressionally mandated Section 809 panel. As USD(A&S), LaPlante is responsible for all matters pertaining to acquisition; contract administration; logistics and materiel readiness; installations and environment; operational energy; chemical and biological defense; the acquisition workforce; and the defense industrial base. As part of this act, the position of Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)) was redesignated as the Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E), a lower-ranking position which reported to the new USD(A). endobj endobj 38 0 obj The work of OUSD(A&S) is conducted through its several staff directorates, including: This article incorporates public domain material from .mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#3a3;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. MCEIP is comprised of highly experienced subject matter experts across a wide variety of investment areas, acquisition professionals with collectively over 150 years of expertise, skilled program managers, data analytics and audit professionals, and financial managers with extensive knowledge of DoD financial regulations. The Executive Director for Special Access Program Central Office [6] facilitates and maintains MOAs and memorandums of understanding for foreign involvement with DoD SAPs and coordinates with appropriate oversight authorities. Invest in a first-class future workforce through talent management, education, training, and employment. << /Contents 89 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> Delivering capability at the point of need through a Defense Acquisition System that is flexible, tailorable, and enables speed, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication. Washington, DC 20500. The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment certifies that this rule is not subject to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment (ASD(Sustainment)) [3] works with logistics and materiel readiness in the Department of Defense (DoD) and is the principal logistics official within the senior management of the DoD. << /Contents 88 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAAAI 79 0 R /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAADF 87 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> << /Contents 110 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> x9dKr&(1Fb_Tq1DQhZn7ZyYRU=K_>wO^?~)so y'-/PV6;)[/m6_mGZ 53 0 obj Ms. Lord earned a Master of Science degree in chemistry from the University of New Hampshire, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry from Connecticut College. This week, I was pleased to visit Israel and meet Eyal Zamir, the new Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, for the U.S.-Israel DAAG, LaPlante said. endobj Over 40 nations and representatives from the EU and NATO participated, and discussions focused on air defense and sustainment. The office also has partners and detailed employees with specialized experience from the interagency. As MITRE National Security lead, he drove the development of advanced command and control, and system of system concepts, as well as cyber systems and supply chain resiliency approaches. << /Contents 124 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> 3452 provides that if a provision of law contains criminal or civil penalties, or if the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) makes a written determination that it is not in the best interest of the Federal Download the following documents to begin your nomination process: Mr. Cramer is also currently performing the duties of Assistant Focus on enabling quick deployment to new, often denied areas over great distance. Furthermore, constraints in material processing capacity and constraints in labor skill sets also have significant impacts to production capacity. 114-255) << /Contents 90 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAAAI 79 0 R /FAAABB 80 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> 1 0 obj stream << /Contents 78 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAAAI 79 0 R /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> << /Contents 102 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAAAI 79 0 R /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> Prior to the PTDO DUSD(A&S) and PTDO ASD(EI&E) roles, Mr. Cramer served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Installations focused on Energy, Installations, and the Environment. Dr. Bill LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and Jim Woolsey, DAU President, recently sat down to discuss LaPlantes priorities and answer questions from the Defense Acquisition Workforce. We empower the DoD contracting community with key resources: Mission: Enable DoD Components, through the Contracting functional community, to effectively and affordably deliver goods and services that meet the needs of the warfighter, ensuring a fair and reasonable business deal; by formulating Federal-and DoD-wide contracting regulations, policies, and strategies; and providing eBusiness capabilities. << /Contents 107 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> This morning he co-chaired an in-person meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group National Armaments Directors at NATO Headquarters. << /Contents 138 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> He provides budgetary, policy and management 68 0 obj Manage vulnerabilities presented by adversarial capital. This group will discuss industrial base issues, potential areas for cooperation and joint efforts, and issues or concerns that inhibit opportunities for defense industries. Furthermore, constraints in material processing capacity and constraints in labor skill sets also have . Be mindful of blue and red mission threads and kill chains, and do all of this with our allies and partners. In addition, he forged a path forward on critical Air Force acquisition programs such as the B-21 long range strike bomber, while realizing nearly $6 billion in should-cost savings in other Air Force programs. 14 0 obj Industrial Base Policy is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) for developing Department of Defense policies for the maintenance of . Under Secretary of Defense of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Dr. William LaPlante traveled to Israel this week, February 25-28, 2023, to meet with senior security officials and reaffirm the U.S. commitment to security cooperation between the United States and Israel and discuss a range of issues of mutual importance.
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