There is no requirement for competition in 8(a) acquisitions below $3 million as long as the price is demonstrated to be fair and reasonable.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
A Classic Colossal Mistake
Situation:
1. Your company is already selling its products and services to civilian government agencies.
2. The Department of Defense buys these same products and services through its DLA Defense Supply Centers in Columbus, Ohio, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Richmond, Virginia.
3. But your company is not doing business with these centers, because ....
[....very long explanation from company living and dying with ups and currently mostly downs of the commercial market place on why they are not doing business with these BUYING CENTERS....]
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"Oh. Okay. No, sorry, I do not understand."
1. Your company is already selling its products and services to civilian government agencies.
2. The Department of Defense buys these same products and services through its DLA Defense Supply Centers in Columbus, Ohio, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Richmond, Virginia.
3. But your company is not doing business with these centers, because ....
[....very long explanation from company living and dying with ups and currently mostly downs of the commercial market place on why they are not doing business with these BUYING CENTERS....]
---
"Oh. Okay. No, sorry, I do not understand."
Monday, February 25, 2008
DLA - 4 Million Different Items for DOD
Through its contracting offices, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) buys more than four million different items for Department of Defense (DoD) activities.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Tobyhanna Army Depot
Tobyhanna Army Depot [www.tobyhanna.army.mil] is the DOD's largest, full-service electronics maintenance facility. The depot’s mission is total sustainment, including design, manufacture, repair and overhaul of hundreds of electronic systems, which include satellite terminals, radio and radar systems, telephones, electro-optics, night vision and anti-intrusion devices, airborne surveillance equipment, navigational instruments, electronic warfare, and guidance and control systems for tactical missiles.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Defense Logistics Agency, Pacific (DLA-P)
Defense Logistics Agency Pacific (DLA-P) is the Defense Logistics Agency's focal point for issues in the Pacific theater, to include the role of primary liaison to the Pacific Command (PACOM) and US Forces Korea (USFK) Command. DLA-P provides a unified DLA interface for warfighters throughout the Pacific, integrating DLA support within the Pacific theater and reaching back to other DLA activities in the continental United States for logistics solutions.
The DLA Pacific HQ is located in Hawaii. To better support Warfighters in Korea , DLA-P has a subordinate forward command, DLA-P Korea.
The DLA-P Korea command is based in Daegu, Korea, the hub of logistics support for the Korea Theater of Operations, with the DLA-P Korea Commander and planning staff working closely with Service logisticians to integrate DLA into both planning and operations. The DLA-P Korea command constantly stands ready to form a full scale DLA Contingency Support Team (DCST) to support exercises or operations in Korea , with constant training and practice. Additionally, the DLA Liaison Officer (LNO) to USFK in Seoul directly interfaces with USFK and 8th Army to address their strategic level issues and to ensure an in depth understanding of DLA capabilities. Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) are assigned throughout Korea to provide face-to-face support and training to their assigned customers with frequent onsite visits.
In addition to Korea , DLA-P provides direct support in Hawaii , Okinawa, Mainland Japan, and Alaska . At Camp Smith DLA-P has a Theater Logistics Operations Center (TLOC) and together with a PACOM LNO, works closely with the PACOM Staff and the Services component Commands to integrate DLA into their plans and operations. The LNO assigned to US Forces Japan (USFJ) in Tokyo works closely with the USFJ staff and integrates DLA support. CSRs are located in Hawaii , Japan , Okinawa, and Alaska, to provide onsite customer support and training.
DLA-P Hawaii
1025 Quincy Avenue
Suite 2000
Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-4512
1-808-473-4261
http://www.pacific.dla.mil/
The DLA Pacific HQ is located in Hawaii. To better support Warfighters in Korea , DLA-P has a subordinate forward command, DLA-P Korea.
The DLA-P Korea command is based in Daegu, Korea, the hub of logistics support for the Korea Theater of Operations, with the DLA-P Korea Commander and planning staff working closely with Service logisticians to integrate DLA into both planning and operations. The DLA-P Korea command constantly stands ready to form a full scale DLA Contingency Support Team (DCST) to support exercises or operations in Korea , with constant training and practice. Additionally, the DLA Liaison Officer (LNO) to USFK in Seoul directly interfaces with USFK and 8th Army to address their strategic level issues and to ensure an in depth understanding of DLA capabilities. Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) are assigned throughout Korea to provide face-to-face support and training to their assigned customers with frequent onsite visits.
In addition to Korea , DLA-P provides direct support in Hawaii , Okinawa, Mainland Japan, and Alaska . At Camp Smith DLA-P has a Theater Logistics Operations Center (TLOC) and together with a PACOM LNO, works closely with the PACOM Staff and the Services component Commands to integrate DLA into their plans and operations. The LNO assigned to US Forces Japan (USFJ) in Tokyo works closely with the USFJ staff and integrates DLA support. CSRs are located in Hawaii , Japan , Okinawa, and Alaska, to provide onsite customer support and training.
DLA-P Hawaii
1025 Quincy Avenue
Suite 2000
Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-4512
1-808-473-4261
http://www.pacific.dla.mil/
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Defense Logistics Agency, Europe (DLA-E)
Defense Logistics Agency, Europe (DLA-E) is the Defense Logistics Agency's focal point for US European Command (EUCOM) issues. DLA-E provides a single DLA interface for EUCOM warfighters, reaching back to other DLA activities in Europe and the continental United States for logistics solutions.
DLA-E provides on-site, tailored customer support through our network of customer service representatives. Additionally, our liaison and planners in Stuttgart, Ramstein Air Base and Heidelberg, Germany, and Naples, Italy, help logisticians at EUCOM and its subordinates plan operations and exercises.
DLA-E train and fields DLA Contingency Support Teams (DCST) when requested by the EUCOM combatant commander. As the Balkans mission has matured and US forces have drawn down the DCSTs in Bosnia and Kosovo have reduced commensurately. Currently, a single DLA area representative at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo supports operations from an office there and supports Bosnia-Herzegovina operations from a satellite office at Eagle Base as needed.
Commander, DLA-Europe also serves as the DLA Regional Commander.
DLA-E geographic responsibility is the same as EUCOM's. DLA-E is responsible for 20 million square miles, covering 91 nations in all of Europe, and parts of Africa, Asia and North America. DLA-E area extends from 500 miles off the Atlantic coast of the United States to the Pacific coast of Russia and includes two-thirds of the Earth's coastlines.
Commander
Defense Logistics Agency Europe
CMR 443, Box 1000
APO AE 09096-1000
Telephone: From US: 011-49-611-380-7601
DLA-E provides on-site, tailored customer support through our network of customer service representatives. Additionally, our liaison and planners in Stuttgart, Ramstein Air Base and Heidelberg, Germany, and Naples, Italy, help logisticians at EUCOM and its subordinates plan operations and exercises.
DLA-E train and fields DLA Contingency Support Teams (DCST) when requested by the EUCOM combatant commander. As the Balkans mission has matured and US forces have drawn down the DCSTs in Bosnia and Kosovo have reduced commensurately. Currently, a single DLA area representative at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo supports operations from an office there and supports Bosnia-Herzegovina operations from a satellite office at Eagle Base as needed.
Commander, DLA-Europe also serves as the DLA Regional Commander.
DLA-E geographic responsibility is the same as EUCOM's. DLA-E is responsible for 20 million square miles, covering 91 nations in all of Europe, and parts of Africa, Asia and North America. DLA-E area extends from 500 miles off the Atlantic coast of the United States to the Pacific coast of Russia and includes two-thirds of the Earth's coastlines.
Commander
Defense Logistics Agency Europe
CMR 443, Box 1000
APO AE 09096-1000
Telephone: From US: 011-49-611-380-7601
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Defense Logistics Agency, Central Command (DLA-C)
Defense Logistics Agency Central Command (DLA-C) serves as DLA's primary focal point for coordinating DLA support to forces in the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR).
DLA-C provides the single face to the combatant commander, integrating DLA support throughout the CENTCOM AOR for logistical solutions with assistance from the DLA field activities within the CONUS. DLA-C HQ is located at MacDill AFB, Florida. DLA-C has three (3) Defense Contingency Support Teams (DCSTs) working alongside deployed forces in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. DLA-C also has WSRs located in Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait.
Other DLA-C activities in the USCENTCOM AOR include: Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service International; Defense Energy Supply Center-Middle East; Defense Distribution Center Depot Kuwait; and Defense Distribution Center Map Support Office Bahrain.
USCENTCOM ATTN:
J4 (DLA-C)
7115 S. Boundary Blvd
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
1-312-651-3063
http://www.dla.mil/dla-c/
DLA-C provides the single face to the combatant commander, integrating DLA support throughout the CENTCOM AOR for logistical solutions with assistance from the DLA field activities within the CONUS. DLA-C HQ is located at MacDill AFB, Florida. DLA-C has three (3) Defense Contingency Support Teams (DCSTs) working alongside deployed forces in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. DLA-C also has WSRs located in Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait.
Other DLA-C activities in the USCENTCOM AOR include: Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service International; Defense Energy Supply Center-Middle East; Defense Distribution Center Depot Kuwait; and Defense Distribution Center Map Support Office Bahrain.
USCENTCOM ATTN:
J4 (DLA-C)
7115 S. Boundary Blvd
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
1-312-651-3063
http://www.dla.mil/dla-c/
Monday, February 18, 2008
U.S. Army Organization Map of Geographic Responsibilities
Below is a link to a world map from the Unified Command Plan showing the geographic responsibilities of the combatant commanders. Use this map to select an area to find the major Army organizations located within that geographic region.
http://www.army.mil/institution/organization/
http://www.army.mil/institution/organization/
Friday, February 15, 2008
Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Pacific Region (DSCPP)
Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Pacific Region (DSCPP)
DSCPP's mission is to implement and support the provisions of DSCP commodities: Subsistence, Medical Materiel, Clothing & Textiles, and Construction & Equipment products to the war-fighters and other Federal customers throughout the Pacific Region.
Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Pacific Region
440 Fuller Way Bldg. 280
Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-4967
1-808-474-2900
DSCPP's mission is to implement and support the provisions of DSCP commodities: Subsistence, Medical Materiel, Clothing & Textiles, and Construction & Equipment products to the war-fighters and other Federal customers throughout the Pacific Region.
Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Pacific Region
440 Fuller Way Bldg. 280
Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-4967
1-808-474-2900
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Defense Supply Center Philadelphia Europe
Defense Supply Center Philadelphia Europe (DSCPE)
DSCPE's mission is to ensure combat readiness and sustainment of America's Warfighters by providing integrated logistical support throughout the European, African, and Middle Eastern areas of operation.
Class I - Sustaintence
Class II - Clothing & Textiles
Class III - Building & Barricades
Class IV - Personal Welfare Items
Class VI - Personal Welfare Items
Class VII - Construction and Equipment End Items
Class VIII - Medical
Class X - Agricultural
DSCPE's mission is to ensure combat readiness and sustainment of America's Warfighters by providing integrated logistical support throughout the European, African, and Middle Eastern areas of operation.
Class I - Sustaintence
Class II - Clothing & Textiles
Class III - Building & Barricades
Class IV - Personal Welfare Items
Class VI - Personal Welfare Items
Class VII - Construction and Equipment End Items
Class VIII - Medical
Class X - Agricultural
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia - Construction and Equipment
Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia (DSCP) - Construction and Equipment (C&E)
DSCP's C&E provides supplies and services for: firefighting, Special Operational Equipment (safety and rescue and marine lifesaving and driving products); imaging and information; items for material-handling and pallet management; wood products and a full range of materials required to maintain base facilities and troop support including HVAC and lighting products, metals and metal products. C&E also manages Class IV construction and barrier materials.
DSCP Construction and Equipment (C&E) Directorate
DSCP's C&E provides supplies and services for: firefighting, Special Operational Equipment (safety and rescue and marine lifesaving and driving products); imaging and information; items for material-handling and pallet management; wood products and a full range of materials required to maintain base facilities and troop support including HVAC and lighting products, metals and metal products. C&E also manages Class IV construction and barrier materials.
DSCP Construction and Equipment (C&E) Directorate
Online: http://www.dscp.dla.mil/gi/
Vendor Information: http://www.dscp.dla.mil/gi/general/vendor.htm
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia - Clothing and Textiles
Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia (DSCP) - Clothing and Textiles (C&T)
Products Offered:
All items related to clothing and textiles, such as uniforms, physical training items, chemical suits, undergarments, shoes and boots, headwear, extreme cold weather gear, tents, medals, flags, ribbons, and ecclesiastical items.
Online: http://www.dscp.dla.mil/clothingandtextiles/
Products Offered:
All items related to clothing and textiles, such as uniforms, physical training items, chemical suits, undergarments, shoes and boots, headwear, extreme cold weather gear, tents, medals, flags, ribbons, and ecclesiastical items.
Online: http://www.dscp.dla.mil/clothingandtextiles/
Monday, February 11, 2008
Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia - Subsistence
Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia (DSCP) - Subsistence (SMS)
Products Offered:
Semi-perishable and perishable foods; Prime vendor (commercial delviery by truck, rail, or air); Produce (fresh fruits and vegetable); Operational rations (meals, Ready-to-Eat; Humanitarian rations; Utilized Group Rations; Tray Packs; B-Rations; and more).
Directorate of Subsistence:
Food Services: 1-215-737-7445
Operational Rations: 1-215-737-5648
Produce: 1-215-737-4254
Online: http://www.dscp.dla.mil/subs/index.asp
Products Offered:
Semi-perishable and perishable foods; Prime vendor (commercial delviery by truck, rail, or air); Produce (fresh fruits and vegetable); Operational rations (meals, Ready-to-Eat; Humanitarian rations; Utilized Group Rations; Tray Packs; B-Rations; and more).
Directorate of Subsistence:
Food Services: 1-215-737-7445
Operational Rations: 1-215-737-5648
Produce: 1-215-737-4254
Online: http://www.dscp.dla.mil/subs/index.asp
Friday, February 8, 2008
Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia - Medical Materiel
Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia (DSCP) - Directorate of Medical Materiel (DMM)
Products Offered:
Medical, dental, surgical, biological, and pharmaceutical items, as well as diagnostic imaging, patient monitors, and ambulatory equipment. Also, imagining maintenance, equipment leasing, surgical PREPACs, and medical contingency planning.
Directorate of Medical Materiel (DMM)
Customer Service: 1-877-352-2255
Online: https://dmmonline.dscp.dla.mil/
Products Offered:
Medical, dental, surgical, biological, and pharmaceutical items, as well as diagnostic imaging, patient monitors, and ambulatory equipment. Also, imagining maintenance, equipment leasing, surgical PREPACs, and medical contingency planning.
Directorate of Medical Materiel (DMM)
Customer Service: 1-877-352-2255
Online: https://dmmonline.dscp.dla.mil/
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Revisiting DefenseLink.mil
On Sunday, December 2, 2007, in an entry entitled "DefenseLink.mil - A Bevy of Subcontracting Opportunities," I blogged about the DOD's web site DefenseLink.mil being a tremendous source of subcontracting opportunities.
I want to take a moment to revisit this subject.
If you are serious about getting more federal government business, revisit this blog entry and sign up to receive via email the daily announcements by the Department of Defense (DOD) of all contracts valued at $5 million or more.
Here is a link to the blog:
http://ovidgroup.blogspot.com/2007/12/defenselinkmil-subcontracting.html
I want to take a moment to revisit this subject.
If you are serious about getting more federal government business, revisit this blog entry and sign up to receive via email the daily announcements by the Department of Defense (DOD) of all contracts valued at $5 million or more.
Here is a link to the blog:
http://ovidgroup.blogspot.com/2007/12/defenselinkmil-subcontracting.html
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Proposed 2009 DOD Budget Is Highest Level Since WWII
When adjusted for inflation, the proposed 2009 DOD budget of $515.4 billion will have reached its highest level since World War II. This Defense Department budget proposal, which is to pay for the standard operations of the Pentagon and the military but does not include supplemental spending on the war efforts or on nuclear weapons, is an increase in real terms of about 5 percent over last year.
Source:
New York Times. "Pentagon Seeks Record Level in 2009 Budget." Thom Shanker. February 3, 2008.
Source:
New York Times. "Pentagon Seeks Record Level in 2009 Budget." Thom Shanker. February 3, 2008.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Fiscal Year 2009 Department Of Defense Budget Released
Fiscal Year 2009 Department Of Defense Budget Released
[February 04, 2008]
President George W. Bush today sent to Congress his Defense budget for Fiscal Year 2009. The budget provides $515.4 billion in discretionary authority for the Department of Defense (DoD), a $35.9 billion or 7.5 percent increase over the enacted level for Fiscal Year 2008.
The Fiscal Year 2009 budget reflects the President’s priorities and sustains his commitment to prevail in the Global War on Terror; increase ground combat capabilities; improve force readiness; develop the combat capabilities needed to meet future threats; and improve the quality of life for Service members and their families.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said, “the President’s budget for FY 2009 provides the resources necessary to maintain an agile, highly trained, and lethal fighting force, increase Army and Marine Corps end strength, and sustain the United States’ technological advantage over current and potential enemies.” [more.]
Source: http://www.defenselink.mil/
[February 04, 2008]
President George W. Bush today sent to Congress his Defense budget for Fiscal Year 2009. The budget provides $515.4 billion in discretionary authority for the Department of Defense (DoD), a $35.9 billion or 7.5 percent increase over the enacted level for Fiscal Year 2008.
The Fiscal Year 2009 budget reflects the President’s priorities and sustains his commitment to prevail in the Global War on Terror; increase ground combat capabilities; improve force readiness; develop the combat capabilities needed to meet future threats; and improve the quality of life for Service members and their families.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said, “the President’s budget for FY 2009 provides the resources necessary to maintain an agile, highly trained, and lethal fighting force, increase Army and Marine Corps end strength, and sustain the United States’ technological advantage over current and potential enemies.” [more.]
Source: http://www.defenselink.mil/
Monday, February 4, 2008
Defense Distribution Center (DDC)
Defense Distribution Center (DDC)
3.9 million NSNs stored
346 million cubic feet of storage space
25 million receipts and issues annually
Defense Distribution Center (DDC)
2001 Mission Drive
DDC - [Appropriate Office Symbol]
New Cumberland, PA 17070-5001
1-717-770-1110 - Operator Assistance
http://www.ddc.dla.mil/sites/default.aspx
3.9 million NSNs stored
346 million cubic feet of storage space
25 million receipts and issues annually
Defense Distribution Center (DDC)
2001 Mission Drive
DDC - [Appropriate Office Symbol]
New Cumberland, PA 17070-5001
1-717-770-1110 - Operator Assistance
http://www.ddc.dla.mil/sites/default.aspx
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Defense Energy Support Center (DESC)
Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) is the supply chain for efficient, economical, and comprehensive energy solutions for DOD and other government agencies. These solutions include contracting support and management of all petroleum-based fuels, additives, and other energy products and services including jet fuels, distillates, missile fuels, chemicals, gases, gasoline, diesel fuels, heating fuels, natural gas, coal, and electricity. DESC also manages bulk petroleum facilities storing DLA-owned fuel, utilities, privatization, and other installation energy conservation efforts.
Defense Energy Support Center
8725 John J. Kingman Road
Ste. 4950
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-6222
1-703-767-+EXT
http://www.desc.dla.mil
Defense Energy Support Center
8725 John J. Kingman Road
Ste. 4950
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-6222
1-703-767-+EXT
http://www.desc.dla.mil
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Defense Supply Center, Columbus
Defense Supply Center, Columbus (DSCC)
Land/Maritime
As DLA's supply chain manager for land-based and maritime weapon system parts, DCSS buys, manages, and coordinates shipments of some 2.1 millions items. While some of those are end items, the majority are consumable repair parts for a variety of land-based and maritime weapon systems. Working with some 24,000 military and civilian customers, and partnering with more than 6,000 suppliers, DSCC monitors inventory levels and assures quality conformance of those spare parts.
Defense Supply Center, Columbus
P.O. Box 3990
Columbus, OH 43218-3990
1-614-692-3131 - Operator Assistance
http://www.dscc.dla.mil
Land/Maritime
As DLA's supply chain manager for land-based and maritime weapon system parts, DCSS buys, manages, and coordinates shipments of some 2.1 millions items. While some of those are end items, the majority are consumable repair parts for a variety of land-based and maritime weapon systems. Working with some 24,000 military and civilian customers, and partnering with more than 6,000 suppliers, DSCC monitors inventory levels and assures quality conformance of those spare parts.
Defense Supply Center, Columbus
P.O. Box 3990
Columbus, OH 43218-3990
1-614-692-3131 - Operator Assistance
http://www.dscc.dla.mil
Friday, February 1, 2008
Defense Supply Center, Richmond (DSCR)
Defense Supply Center, Richmond
Aviation
Defense Supply Center Richmond (DCSR) is the supply chain owner for air, aviation, and space support. Items include airframe/aerospace products; packaged petroleum, oils and lubricants; chemicals; batteries; bearings; instruments and gauges; metalworking machines; maps and map products...and much more.
Defense Supply Center, Richmond
8000 Jefferson Davis Highway
Richmond, VA 23297-5000
1-804-279-3861 - Operator Assistance
1-804-279-3825 - Duty Officer
http://www.dla.mil.dscr
Aviation
Defense Supply Center Richmond (DCSR) is the supply chain owner for air, aviation, and space support. Items include airframe/aerospace products; packaged petroleum, oils and lubricants; chemicals; batteries; bearings; instruments and gauges; metalworking machines; maps and map products...and much more.
Defense Supply Center, Richmond
8000 Jefferson Davis Highway
Richmond, VA 23297-5000
1-804-279-3861 - Operator Assistance
1-804-279-3825 - Duty Officer
http://www.dla.mil.dscr
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