Class Deviation-Limitations on Available for Contract Services 6 June 2012

Huh?

The June 6, 2012 DPAP Memorandum (DARS Tracking Number: 2012-O0008) either (A) sought to rewrite the Act of Congress but did not have the requisite 218 votes in the House and 51 votes in the senate; OR ( that the drafter of the Memorandum sought to clarify those contracts to which the directive will actually apply.

As far as further interpretation is concerned, I think you need to read the June 6, 2012 DPAP Memorandum in context with the June 3, 2012 DSD Memorandum - "Guidance for Limitation on Aggregate Annual Amount Available for Contracted Services". The June 6 document deals specifically with limits for contracts above $10 Million. First, it focuses on such contracts that contain negotiated factors (labor and overhead) by establishing a ceiling for the negotiation objective. This does not mean that it places a cap on what is finally negotiated. Second, it confirms the June 3 document and focuses on ALL contracts above $10 Million, by requiring approval for any service exceeding 2010 spending levels.

The June 3 document and its "Attachment 1" goes a bit further in dictating guidance to the DoD acquisition workforce relative to in-sourcing and budgetary restrictions for contracted services.

While I'm aware that these Memoranda have been circulated to at least some in the contracting workforce, I am disappointed that every budget / resource management person with whom I have made inquiry, have been unaware of these documents.

MBrown, do you have a link for the 3 June memo?

June 3, 2012 memo. (pdf)

Thanks bob7947.

Ditto