Subject: The Secretary of Defense Performance Based Logistics Awards Program.THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 3010 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC 20301-3010 JUN 16 2005 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MEMORANDUM FOR: SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT: The Secretary of Defense Performance Based Logistics Performance Based Logistics is a strategy for system support. Instead of goods and services a supplier is payed for a guaranteed level of performance and system capability. The supplier often has to guaranty the performance at lesser costs but has more control over all logistics elements. Awards Program Performance Based Logistics (PBL PBL Problem-Based Learning PBL Phi Beta Lambda PBL Performance Based Logistics PBL Planetary Boundary Layer PBL Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (Australia) PBL Philippine Basketball League PBL Peripheral Blood Leukocyte ) is the Department of Defense strategy to improve weapon system readiness by purchasing weapon system sustainment as an integrated package, based on output measures, such as weapon system availability, rather than input measures, such as parts and technical services. The Quadrennial Defense Review
The Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) is a report by the United States Department of Defense that analyzes strategic objectives and potential military (QDR QDR Quadrennial Defense Review (US DoD) QDR Quad Data Rate (Memory Technology) QDR Quality Deficiency Report QDR Quality, Durability and Reliability (Toyota Motor Company) ) and the Defense Planning Guidance This document, issued by the Secretary of Defense, provides firm guidance in the form of goals, priorities, and objectives, including fiscal constraints, for the development of the Program Objective Memorandums by the Military Departments and Defense agencies. Also called DPG. directed the application of PBL to new and legacy weapon systems. Utilizing the best mix of public/private capabilities is a fundamental enabler of successful PBL strategies. A long-term relationship based upon a foundation of trust and mutual accountability for achieving the outcome performance goals in managing reliability, supportability, and total ownership cost over the life cycle of a weapon system is critical for implementation of a successful PBL program. To enhance PBL awareness and encourage PBL excellence, DoD is instituting an awards program to recognize government/industry teams responsible for outstanding achievements in PBL development, implementation and execution. The Secretary of Defense PBL Awards program shall be implemented to annually recognize outstanding PBL performance in three categories: the System Level, the Sub-system Level and the Component Level. The PBL Awards will recognize successful PBL programs that demonstrate exceptional operational readiness The capability of a unit/formation, ship, weapon system, or equipment to perform the missions or functions for which it is organized or designed. May be used in a general sense or to express a level or degree of readiness. Also called OR. See also combat readiness. . The DoD will display the PBL Award in a prominent location so that it is afforded suitable public viewing access. This award will be maintained in perpetuity Of endless duration; not subject to termination. The phrase in perpetuity is often used in the grant of an Easement to a utility company. in perpetuity adj. forever, as in one's right to keep the profits from the land in perpetuity. and updated annually. The public and private winners in each category will receive a plaque acknowledging their achievement. The awards will be presented annually in the Fall timeframe commencing in calendar year 2005. Application for the awards and criteria is contained in the enclosure. Overall management of the PBL Awards program will be carried out by the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Logistics and Materiel Readiness The availability of materiel required by a military organization to support its wartime activities or contingencies, disaster relief (flood, earthquake, etc.), or other emergencies. ) in affiliation with the Defense Acquisition University and Aerospace Industries Association. PBL Award instructions and format are attached. The principal point of contact for administration of the PBL Awards program is Mr. Lou Kratz, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Logistics Plans and Programs), 703-614-6327, Louis.Kratz@osd.mil. Attachment: As stated Editor's note: View the distribution and attachment to this memorandum at <https://acc.dau.mil/simplify/ev.php?ID=78345_201&ID2=DO_TOPIC>. |
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