Surfing the net: an Internet listing tailored to the professional acquisition workforce.Department of Defense Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. [AT & L]) http://www.acq.osd.mil/ ACQWeb offers a library of USD(AT & L) documents, a means to view streaming videos, and jump points to many other valuable sites. USD(AT & L) Knowledge Sharing System (formerly Defense Acquisition Deskbook) http://deskbook.dau.mil/jsp/default.jsp Automated acquisition reference tool covering mandatory and discretionary practices. Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP) http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap Procurement and Acquisition Policy news and events; reference library; DPAP organizational breakout; acquisition education and training policy and guidance. DoD Inspector General http://www.dodig.osd.mil/pubs/index.html Search for audit and evaluation reports, Inspector General testimony, and planned and ongoing audit projects of interest to the acquisition community. Deputy Director, Systems Engineering, USD(AT & L/IO/SE) http://www.acq.osd.mil/io/se/index.htm Systems engineering mission; Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act The Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) was signed into law in November 1990. It requires the Department of Defense to establish education and training standards, requirements, and courses for the civilian and military workforce. information, training, and related sites; information on key areas of systems engineering responsibility. Defense Acquisition University (DAU) http://www.dau.mil DAU Course Catalog, Defense AT & L magazine and Acquisition Review Quarterly journal; course schedule; policy documents; guidebooks; and training and education news for the Defense Acquisition Workforce. Defense Acquisition University Distance Learning Courses http://www.dau.mil/registrar/apply.asp Take DAU courses online at your desk, at home, at your convenience! Army Acquisition Support Center http://asc.army.mil News; policy; Army AL & T Magazine; programs; career information; events; training opportunities. Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics & Technology) https://webportal.saalt.army.mil/ ACAT ACAT See: Automated Customer Account Transfer Listing; ASAALT ASAALT Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Bulletin; digital documents library; ASA Asa (ā`sə), in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Abijah. He was a good king, zealous in his extirpation of idols. When Baasha of Israel took Ramah (a few miles N of Jerusalem), Asa bought the help of Benhadad of Damascus and (ALT) organization; quick links to other Army acquisition sites. Navy Acquisition Reform http://www.ar.navy.mil Acquisition policy and guidance; World-class Practices; Acquisition Center of Excellence; training opportunities. Navy Acquisition, Research and Development Information Center http://www.onr.navy.mil/sci_tech/industrial/nardic/ News and announcements; acronyms; publications and regulations; technical reports; "How to Do Business with the Navy"; much more! Naval Sea Systems Command The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is the largest of the U.S. Navy's five "systems commands," or materiel organizations. NAVSEA consists of four shipyards, eight "warfare centers" (two undersea and six surface), four major shipbuilding locations and the NAVSEA headquarters, http://www.navsea.navy.mil Total Ownership Cost (TOC); documentation and policy; Reduction Plan; Implementation Timeline; TOC reporting templates; Frequently Asked Questions. Navy Acquisition and Business Management http://www.abm.rda.hq.navy.mil Policy documents; training opportunities; guides on areas such as risk management, acquisition environmental issues, past performance, and more; news and assistance for the Standardized Procurement System (SPS) community; notices of upcoming events. Navy Best Manufacturing Practices Center of Excellence http://www.bmpcoe.org A national resource to identify and share best manufacturing and business practices being used throughout industry, government, and academia. Naval Air Systems Command The Naval Air Systems Command, or NAVAIR, is the part of the United States Navy which provides materiel support for naval aircraft and airborne weapon systems, such as guided missiles. NAVAIR was established in 1966 as the successor to the Navy's Bureau of Naval Weapons (BuWeps). (NAVAIR) http://www.navair.navy.mil Provides advanced warfare technology through the efforts of seamless, integrated, worldwide network of aviation technology experts. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) https://e-commerce.spawar.navy.mil Your source for SPAWAR business opportunities, acquisition news, solicitations, and small business information. Joint Interoperability Test Command The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) is a United States military organization that tests technology that pertains to multiple branches of the armed services and government. There is a facility in Fort Huachuca, Arizona and in Indian Head, Maryland. (JITC) http://jitc.fhu.disa.mil Policies and procedures Policies and Procedures are a set of documents that describe an organization's policies for operation and the procedures necessary to fulfill the policies. They are often initiated because of some external requirement, such as environmental compliance or other governmental for interoperability certification. Access to lessons learned; link for requesting support. Air Force (Acquisition) http://www.safaq.hq.af.mil/ Policy; career development and training opportunities; reducing TOC; library; links. Air Force Materiel Command  Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) is a major command of the United States Air Force. (AFMC) Contracting Laboratory's FAR Site http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ FAR search tool; Commerce Business Daily Announcements (CBDNet); Federal Register; Electronic Forms Library. Defense Systems Management College (DSMC) http://www.dau.mil DSMC educational products and services; course schedules; job opportunities. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), U.S. government agency administered by the Department of Defense (see Defense, United States Department of). (DARPA) http://www.darpa.mil News releases; current solicitations: "Doing Business with DARPA." Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) http://www.disa.mil Structure and mission of DISA; Defense Information System Network; Defense Message System; Global Command and Control System Highly mobile, deployable command and control system supporting forces for joint and multinational operations across the range of military operations, any time and anywhere in the world with compatible, interoperable, and integrated command, control, communications, computers, and ; much more! National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Noun 1. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency - a combat support agency that provides geographic intelligence in support of national security NGA http://www.nima.mil Imagery; maps and geodata; Freedom of Information Act resources; publications. Defense Modeling and Simulation Office The Defense Modeling and Simulation Office is "the catalyst organization for Department of Defense modeling and simulation and ensures that modeling and simulation technology development is consistent with other related initiatives." External links
DMSO n. Dimethyl sulfoxide; a colorless hygroscopic liquid obtained from lignin, used as a penetrant to convey medications into the tissues. DMSO, n. ) http://www.dmso.mil DoD Modeling and Simulation Master Plan; document library; events; services. Defense Technical Information Center Noun 1. Defense Technical Information Center - the agency in the Department of Defense that provides scientific and technical information to federal agencies and their contractors DTIC (DTIC DTIC A trademark for the drug dacarbazine. DTIC dacarbazine. dacarbazine Warning - Hazardous drug! DTIC (CA), DTIC-Dome ) http://www.dtic.mil/ Technical reports; products and services; registration with DTIC; special programs; acronyms; DTIC FAQs. Defense Electronic Business Program Office (DEBPO) http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/ebiz Policy; newsletters; Central Contractor Registration The Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is the primary supplier database for the U.S. Federal government. The CCR collects data from suppliers, validates and stores this data, and disseminates it to various government acquisition agencies. ; Assistance Centers; DoD EC Partners. Open Systems Joint Task Force http://www.acq.osd.mil/osjtf Open Systems education and training opportunities; studies and assessments; projects, initiatives and plans; reference library. Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) http://www.gidep.org/ Federally funded co-op of government-industry participants, providing an electronic forum to exchange technical information essential to research, design, development, production, and operational phases of the life cycle of systems, facilities, and equipment. Federal Civilian Agencies Acquisition Reform Network (AcqNet) http://www.arnet.gov/ Virtual library; federal acquisition and procurement opportunities; best practices; electronic forums; business opportunities; acquisition training; Excluded Parties List. Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled http://www.jwod.gov Provides information and guidance to federal customers on the requirements of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Act. Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) http://www.faionline.com Virtual campus for learning opportunities as well as information access and performance support. Federal Acquisition Jump Station http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/fedproc/home.html Procurement and acquisition servers by contracting activity; CBDNet; Reference Library. Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), component of the U.S. Department of Transportation that sets standards for the air-worthiness of all civilian aircraft, inspects and licenses them, and regulates civilian and military air traffic through its air traffic control (FAA) http://www.asu.faa.gov Online policy and guidance for all aspects of the acquisition process. General Accounting Office (GAO) http://www.gao.gov Access to GAO reports, policy and guidance, and FAQs. General Services Administration The General Services Administration (GSA) was established by section 101 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C.A. § 751). The GSA sets policy for and manages government property and records. (GSA (1) (Global mobile Suppliers Association, Sawbridgeworth, U.K., www.gsacom.com) A membership organization of suppliers of GSM products and services. Its goal is to promote GSM as the worldwide mobile communications standard. See GSM Association and GSM. ) http://www.gsa.gov Online shopping for commercial items to support government interests. Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov Research services; Congress at Work; Copyright Office; FAQs. National Technical Information Service (NTIS) http://www.ntis.gov/ Online service for purchasing technical reports, computer products, videotapes, audiocassettes, and more! Small Business Administration (SBA) http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov Communications network for small businesses. U.S. Coast Guard http://www.uscg.mil News and current events: services; points of contact; FAQs. Topical Listings U.S. Department of Transportation MARITIME Administration http://www.marad.dot.gov/ Provides information and guidance on the requirements for shipping cargo on U.S. flag vessels. Acquisition Community Connection (ACC See adaptive cruise control. ) http://www.pmcop.dau.mil Includes risk management, contracting, system engineering, total ownership cost (TOC) policies, procedures, tools, references, publications, Web links, and lessons learned. Commerce Business Daily http://cbdnet.gpo.gov Access to current and back issues with search capabilities; business opportunities; interactive yellow pages. DoD Defense Standardization Program http://www.dsp.dla.mil All about DoD standardization; key Points of Contact; FAQs; Military Specifications and Standards Reform; newsletters; training; nongovernment standards; links to related sites. Earned Value Management Earned Value Management (commonly abbreviated and referred to just as EVM) is a project management technique that seeks to measure forward progress in an objective manner. EVM is touted as having a unique ability to combine measurements of technical performance (i.e. http://www.acq.osd.mil/pm Implementation of Earned Value Management; latest policy changes; standards; international developments; active noteboard. Fedworld Information http://www.fedworld.gov Comprehensive central access point for searching, locating, ordering, and acquiring government and business information. MANPRINT MANPRINT Manpower & Personnel Integration (Manpower and Personnel Integration) http://www.manprint.army.mil Points of contact for program managers; relevant regulations; policy letters from the Army Acquisition Executive; as well as briefings on the MANPRINT program. Association of Old Crows The Association of Old Crows is a nonprofit international professional organization specializing in electronic warfare, information operations, and related topics. The organization's headquarters are located in Alexandria, Virginia. (AOC AOC, n an acronym for the Aromatherapy Organizations Council. ) http://www.crows.org Association news; conventions, conferences and courses; Journal of Electronic Defense magazine. Industry and Professional Organizations DAU Alumni Association http://www.dauaa.org Acquisition tools and resources; government and related links; career opportunities; member forums. Aging Systems Sustainment and Enabling Technologies (ASSET) http://catt.bus.okstate.edu/asset/index.html A government-academic-industry partnership. The technologies and processes developed in the ASSET program increase the DoD supply base, reduce the timeand cost associated with parts procurement, and enhance military readiness. Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance, Arlington, VA, www.eia.org) A membership organization founded in 1924 as the Radio Manufacturing Association. It sets standards for consumer products and electronic components. ) http://www.eia.org Government Relations Department; includes links to issue councils; market research assistance. International Society of Logistics http://www.sole.org/ Online desk references that link to logistics problem-solving advice; Certified Professional Logistician certification. National Contract Management Association (NCMA) http://www.ncmahq.org "What's New in Contracting?"; educational products catalog; career center. National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) http://www.ndia.org Association news; events; government policy; National Defense magazine. Project Management Institute http://www.pmi.org Program management publications, information resources, professional practices, and career certification. Software Program Managers Network http://www.spmn.com Site supports project managers, software practitioners, and government contractors. Contains publications on highly effective software development best practices. If you would like to add your acquisition or acquisition and logistics excellence-related Web site to this list, please put your request in writing and fax it to Judith Greig, (703) 805-2917. DAU encourages the reciprocal linking of its Home Page to other interested agencies. Contact the DAU Webmaster at: webmaster@dau.mil. |
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