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dod1000-001	Readers are strongly encouraged to become familiar with the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) Charter and JCIDS Instruction Reference 1 before reviewing the manual.	What document is strongly encouraged for readers to become familiar with before reviewing the JCIDS Manual?
dod1154000-001	The requirements of CJCSI 4360.01 Explosives Safety and Munitions Risk Management (ESMRM) for Joint Operations Planning Training and Execution apply.	What requirements should be followed when strategic or operational needs prevent acquiring a DoD approved site plan for locations involving or planning to involve DoD munitions?
dod235000-001	The Contracting Officers Determination of Business Size data field.	What can the contracting officer update in FPDS when a specific value is used on the modification contract action report?
dod98000-001	There are times when a fixed-price development approach might be appropriate, but it is the exception rather than the rule.	When is a fixed-price development approach considered appropriate according to the text, despite being the exception rather than the rule?
dod83000-000	IMA positions are volunteers who are readily available for mobilization requirements and contingency operational needs. They are usually focused on manning requirements needed in wartime, such as an increased number of instructors.	What are IMA positions and what specific needs do they focus on fulfilling?
dod268000-000	Ensuring traceability between the IMS (Integrated Master Schedule) and EVMS (Earned Value Management System) is crucial to establish a direct correlation and consistency in the information reported.	Why is it essential to establish traceability between the IMS and EVMS, ensuring direct correlation and consistency in data reporting for structured flow and accuracy?
dod309000-001	The departure of some of the most capable people who are retiring or will soon retire from government service has been noted in the text.	What recent notable event has occurred regarding the departure of some outstanding performers from the workforce, including retirements from government service?
dod896000-000	The Protection FCB reviews and assesses the SS KPP for compliance with various guides and assesses SS attributes needed for applicable threat environments.	What is the role of the Protection FCB when designated a JPR, and how does it assess SS KPP compliance and determine necessary SS attributes under threat environments?
dod244000-001	The use of generic UEIs in reporting to FPDS should be rare and only used when necessary, as mentioned in the text.	When should generic UEIs be used in FPDS reporting sparingly and only when essential?
dod679000-000	NATO USACE was assigned management of the NSIP on behalf of the Army.	Who manages the NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP) on behalf of the Army during the construction phases of delivery within the IIS Division's Program Management Office (PMO)?
dod121000-001	An individual CAR is required to be reported for types of awards such as indefinite delivery contracts, blanket purchase agreements prescribed by FAR parts 8 or 13, basic ordering agreements, basic agreements with a value and potential obligations greater than 0, and task and delivery orders.	When is an individual CAR required to be reported for different types of awards?
dod439000-000	Contractors are required to advise the contracting officer or provisioning activity at least 30 days before releasing items, including the estimated costs and effective date of release.	What are the minimum requirements for contractors when releasing items, including notifying the contracting officer or provisioning activity at least 30 days in advance with estimated costs and effective release date?
dod85000-001	STRATCOM	What is the abbreviation for U S Strategic Command in the context of military training and financial systems?
dod547000-000	AMET stands for Agency Mission Essential Task.	What does AMET stand for in the Army Medical Department's context of modernization and equipping conferences?
dod152000-000	The date the awardee provided a proposal should be entered as the Solicitation Date.	What is the Solicitation Date for awardees in onramp procedures of multiple-award solicitations awarded at least 3 months after the initial round of contracts?
dod692000-000	The Proposed implementation plan should include a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) with start times for major milestones and completion dates.	What elements should be included in the Proposed implementation plan to ensure successful execution, including a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) with start times, major milestones, completion dates, and consideration of relationships between recommendations and implementation timing?
dod216000-000	Work complete with notes and thorough explanations for anticipated questionable areas is expected to be of the highest caliber, incorporating all pertinent data required, including related activities.	What is the expected content and quality of work that includes notes, thorough explanations, and anticipates questionable areas to meet the highest standards in engineering competence and adaptability?
dod1004000-000	The analysis in October 2021 Annex E Appendix G BGE9 Enclosure B addresses energy performance and mission effectiveness relationships, critical attributes impacting mission success, assumptions provided by the Sponsor, and energy supply-demand relationships.	What aspects of energy performance, mission effectiveness, critical attributes, assumptions, energy supply/demand relationships, and relevant situations are addressed in the analysis of October 2021 Annex E Appendix G BGE9 Enclosure B?
dod253000-001	To support requirement understanding, collaboration, Adaptive Acquisition Framework Pathway consideration, and FCB Stakeholder engagement/notification.	Why should sponsors coordinate with the Joint Staff Gatekeeper for urgent requirement submissions, and how does this coordination support collaboration and streamline the acquisition process?
dod96000-001	The FLRA is presided over by three members appointed by the President of the United States.	Who are the three members appointed by the POTUS to preside over the FLRA, an independent administrative agency that safeguards the basic intent of the law regarding Weingarten Rights in employee investigations?
dod585000-000	The estimated value of the Civil Works mission today is about 273 billion.	What is the estimated value of the Civil Works mission, which includes programs for regulating dredging activities and responding to natural disasters, today?
dod83000-001	Activities such as industry meetings and draft RFP release are mentioned as opportunities to communicate, develop, and refine.	What opportunities are highlighted in the text for communication, development, and refinement during activities such as industry meetings and draft RFP release?
dod756000-000	Only required attributes designated JPRs will need a Joint Staff certification and/or endorsement.	What is needed for attributes designated as JPRs in Joint Staff certification and what happens with attributes not requiring Joint Staff certification?
dod38000-001	The Government can mitigate risk for damage to Government aircraft by utilizing the risk management safeguards provided through the Combined Instruction of Damage to Government aircraft.	How can the Government protect itself from risks associated with damage to Government aircraft, especially when commercial hull insurance policies may have coverage exclusions for Government-furnished aircraft?
dod721000-000	Retirement Services Officers (RSOs) are stationed at major Army installations, National Guard State Headquarters, and Army Reserve Regional Support Commands worldwide.	Who are Retirement Services Officers (RSOs) and where can they be found within the military system?
dod1019000-001	JP Sponsors are identified as subject matter experts on the Joint Staff to manage and refine doctrine and terminology content.	Who are the subject matter experts on the Joint Staff responsible for managing and refining doctrine and terminology content per CJCSI 512002 and Joint Publication JP?
dod21000-001	The purpose is to approve the identified systems pending verification and discontinue the payment withholding as specified in the Contracting Officer's determination.	What is the purpose of the determination made by the contractor regarding the correction of material weaknesses and the discontinuation of payment withholding in accordance with DFARS clause 2522427005?
dod5000-87-010	a Serves as the decision authority DA for special interest programs in the software acquisition pathway on a by exception basis when the size cost complexity performance joint or congressional interest warrants additional oversight b Directs acquisition programs to use another acquisition pathway if the software acquisition pathway is not deemed appropriate	What are the specific responsibilities of the USD(A&S) in overseeing the software acquisition pathway and when is it directed to use an alternative pathway?
dod461000-001	The proponent for the mentioned appendix on page 126 is the J-8/JCD.	Who is the proponent for the appendix mentioned on page 126 of the document regarding reviewing capability solutions, compliance with standards, and other items?
dod415000-001	The description of current capabilities in the narrative paragraphs.	What should sponsors consider in terms of current capabilities when conducting market research for joint force fielded solutions?
dod3000-000	The purpose of TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION is to safeguard covered defense information and report cyber incidents.	What is the purpose of TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION as stated in the text section related to safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting procedures?
dod253000-001	During the Programming phase, services and agencies develop their Program Objective Memorandums (POMs) which contribute to the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP).	What do DOD services and agencies develop in the Programming phase to guide their program development and align resources with strategy in the Defense Planning Guidance (DPG)?
dod2000-000	CBE involves specific tools, policies, roles, and responsibilities necessary to streamline the delivery of goods and services to the end user.	What are the key components of CBE, including tools, policies, roles, and responsibilities, needed to efficiently deliver goods and services in support of an electronic acquisition process?
dod401000-001	Commands and agencies use their PBG resource information to update their databases for the forthcoming PPBE cycle.	How do commands and agencies utilize PBG resource information to update databases for the PPBE cycle and how is the Resource Formulation Guide (RFG) used in this process?
dod215000-001	The officer or official responsible for the case must forward the case to the contract adjustment board.	What key action must the officer or official responsible for the case take, as per PGI 250103, regarding contract adjustments and processing cases?
dod799000-001	Better Buying Power and other initiatives have increased the focus on developing and retaining professionals in the acquisition workforce.	What initiatives have enhanced the emphasis on developing and retaining professionals in the acquisition workforce, especially since budget cuts began in 2012?
dod234000-001	To review capability gaps, operational risks, and provide recommendations on the essentiality of programs critical to national security.	Why does the JROC participate in reviews related to the Nunn McCurdy Unit Cost Breach procedures and what recommendations do they provide regarding the program's importance to national security?
dod1361000-000	Other studies that organizations may conduct include Operational Planning and other assessments.	What are the alternative studies and analyses organizations may conduct, besides CBAs and DOTmLPFP analysis, to gather data for quantifying requirements and developing JCIDS documents?
dod194000-000	The purpose of a settlement memorandum in cost-reimbursement contracts is to summarize the proposed settlement in tabular form and provide a summary of the final settlement.	What is the purpose of a settlement memorandum in cost-reimbursement contracts and how does it aid in summarizing proposed settlements and final settlements in tabular form?
dod20000-000	The Contracting Officer will reduce the approved amount by two percent and record the withheld amount on the performance-based payment.	What action will the Contracting Officer take on the approved amount in the payment event schedule according to DFARS clause 252.242-7005 in WAWF?
dod27000-000	DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation)	What is the specific document related to defense acquisition regulations referenced in the provided text?
dod15000-001	The purpose of the determination is to reduce the payment withholding percentage per the terms of the clause at DFARS 2522427005 Contractor Business Systems.	What is the purpose of the determination mentioned in the text regarding the reduction of payment withholding percentage in accordance with DFARS clause 252.242-7005 for Contractor Business Systems?
dod919000-000	Corrective maintenance in this case can consist of removal and replacement in place repair or some combination thereof for the failed item.	What is the term used for corrective maintenance involving removal, replacement, or a combination of both when failures occur, and what are the associated costs of high failure rates?
dod162000-000	The main components are products and services, chains of command, direct stakeholders, and oversight within the Department of Defense.	What are the main components of the acquisition structure in the context of products and services, including layers of command, stakeholders, and oversight within the Department of Defense?
dod864000-000	The average time from starting EMD to IOC over the last two decades averages about 7 years and is fairly stable.	What is the average time taken over the last two decades to go from Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) to Initial Operational Capability (IOC) on major programs?
dod817000-000	NetReady content development uses a three-step question-answer process.	What three-step question-answer process does NetReady content development use to determine threshold objective values and support military operations, network usage, and information exchange with necessary security measures?
dod19000-000	The training function encompasses the processes for transitioning recruits from civilian status to military service.	What does the training function in the Army entail, particularly focusing on transitioning recruits from civilian status to military service and providing initial new equipment training or familiarization?
dod333000-001	Subline items should be numbered by adding either two numeric characters or two alpha characters to the basic contract line item number.	How should subline items be numbered in a contract according to the procedures outlined in the text?
dod90000-000	The Senior Executive Service is a designated level of officer for government officials.	What is the Senior Executive Service and its role in the PM Automated Information Systems ACAT designations for automated information systems?
dod148000-001	Disaster Relief.	What is the scope of 42 USC Chapter 68 Disaster Relief and how does it relate to dual-status commanders and National Guard activities during joint exercises with Federal troops?
dod147000-000	Either the JROC or the DoD component validates the KPPs depending on the joint potential designator JPB of the program.	Who is responsible for validating the Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) in the JCIDS process?
dod233000-001	The Army developed the DRRSA to provide the readiness reporting flexibility necessary.	What system does the Army use to provide readiness reporting flexibility for ongoing operations and deployment support?
dod360000-001	Some key stakeholders or roles mentioned in the text related to the staffing process include the FCB Working Group, Sponsor, FCB Chair, and JCB.	Which key stakeholders or roles are involved in the staffing process, as indicated in the document submission for review and compliance with timelines?
dod1164000-000	The purpose of the JWSTAP is to identify potential safety issues associated with the proposed CR in joint warfighting environments and coordinate with the DoD Explosives Safety Board to address these issues.	What is the purpose of the JWSTAP in identifying and addressing safety issues related to the proposed CR in joint warfighting environments according to the JCIDS document under review?
dod137000-001	The purpose of these reviews is to review ACAT ID and ACAT IAM programs prior to a program or milestone review at the defense level.	What is the purpose of the individual military department Pentagon headquarters-level reviews in overseeing and managing ACAT programs?
dod529000-000	The REQUEST System is the controlling element for recruiters in translating aggregate recruiting objectives to the MOS needs of the Army.	What is the role of the REQUEST System in translating recruiting objectives to meet the Army's MOS needs and how does it relate to the recruitment process at MEPS?
dod131000-000	The DASC is the primary acquisition staff officer at HQDA.	Who is the primary acquisition staff officer at HQDA responsible for supporting assigned programs, serving as the PM's representative, and keeping the acquisition chain of command informed of program status?
dod403000-000	Acquisition professionals use tools like TRLs to manage risks and strike a balance between stretching for new capabilities and limiting goals to attainable ones at an acceptable cost.	How do acquisition professionals balance managing risks and capabilities with cost effectively, and what tools do they use to achieve this balance without relying too heavily on Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)?
dod432000-000	If vague requirements are provided to industry, expectations may not be met and the program may fail.	What are the consequences of failing to provide clear and quantifiable requirements to industry for a project?
dod347000-001	Section IV presents a number of ongoing installation initiatives and programs.	What is the primary focus of Section IV in the text regarding installation initiatives and programs from the 1980s and early 1990s?
dod565000-001	Customs and Border Protection	What does CBP stand for in the context of CBA, CBIRF, and CBRN?
dod5000-001	By using the tool with good judgment.	How can we ensure optimal value for both the Warfighter and the taxpayer according to the discussed themes of using tools with good judgment and sustaining momentum in acquisitions?
dod227000-001	A program budget execution review of the previous budget execution year will be conducted.	What review will be conducted alongside the Office of the Secretary of Defense assessment of the POMs and budget estimates in the third year off PPBE cycle?
dod25000-000	Stockholders' interests, capitalism, and patriotism are key perspectives, while responding to solicitations and proposing solutions are key responsibilities and objectives.	What are the main perspectives, responsibilities, and objectives of the defense industry in responding to solicitations and serving both stockholders' interests and national objectives?
dod535000-001	It is an illusion to believe all risks can be transferred to industry in programs because industry has a finite capacity to absorb risk and knows how to hire lawyers to help avoid large losses.	Why is it unrealistic to transfer all program risks to industry and what caution should be taken when using FPIF contracting for EMD and LRIP options?
dod130000-001	The primary role of the OIPT is to provide management oversight for each ACAT ID program.	What is the primary role of the overarching integrated product team (OIPT) in managing ACAT ID programs?
dod202000-000	Lifecycle sustainment and disposal.	What are the two major work efforts in the OS phase of the LifeCycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)?
dod527000-000	The Staff Officer SSO is charged with synchronizing the JCIDS requirements process, DAS PPBE, and equipment allocation processes.	What role does the Staff Officer SSO play in synchronizing JCIDS requirements, DAS PPBE, and equipment allocation processes while recommending an affordable equipment modernization strategy to meet ACP directed equipping objectives?
dod1385000-001	Capabilities are only generated when other means to satisfy the capability requirement are not practical.	When are capabilities only generated as per the text?
dod184000-000	The signature of the determination and findings at a level above the contracting officer is required.	What approvals are necessary for acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold according to international agreements and coordination guidelines?
dod294000-001	Actions to remove impediments to breakout should be continued as long as it is cost-effective or until no further breakout improvements can be made.	When should actions to remove impediments to breakout be continued according to the breakout program manager's responsibilities and reporting structure?
dod268000-000	In the Entity Management area of SAM, which can be accessed by navigating through MYSAM Tab, Data Access Tab, and Entity Management Tab after logging into the SAM website.	Where can the former Central Contractor Registration and Online Representations and Certifications Application data be found within the SAM website?
dod75000-000	Receiving Report and InvoiceShipping Document.	Which documents are authorized for transferring Government property accountability between contracts?
dod33000-001	Reviews are conducted in a manner that preserves the authority, judgment, and discretion of the contracting officer and the senior officials of the requiring activity.	How are reviews conducted to uphold the authority and discretion of the contracting officer and senior officials of the requiring activity?
dod149000-001	They leverage automated tools for iterative development builds, integration testing, production certification, and deployment.	How do cross-functional teams utilize enterprise services and automated tools to deliver software iteratively and rapidly to meet user needs in the Defense Business Systems acquisition process?
dod302000-001	The MLMC support team collocates with the Distribution Management Center (DMC) of the Theater Sustainment Command (TSC)/Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) to provide direct support to the Medical Command (MEDCOM).	Where does the MLMC support team collocate to provide direct support to the Medical Command (MEDCOM)?
dod835000-000	Certified, Not Certified, and Note.	What are the three categories specified in the J6 signed memorandum regarding the completion of NetReady requirements and comments adjudication for IT certification decisions?
dod542000-001	It is important to help decision makers understand both the costs to be incurred and the benefits to be derived for each initiative or decision.	Why is providing an accurate and complete picture of costs and benefits crucial for proposed programs or decisions in the context of dollar management and stewardship practices in the Army?
dod182000-000	The data entered in the section should reflect the predominant place where manufacturing occurred or where procured finished products were taken out of inventory.	What should be entered in the section regarding manufacturing or inventory location, if the contractor's performance address is unknown?
dod35000-000	The main task of the combat subsystem is to complete the conversion to mission-ready forces of units and organizations and to deploy to meet CCDR requirements.	What is the primary task of the combat subsystem within the Army's organizational structure?
dod115000-001	Army employees, former employees, applicants for employment, and contractors who believe they have been discriminated against on the basis of various protected characteristics.	Who is eligible to file a discrimination complaint against the Army based on various protected characteristics?
dod1343000-000	Whether to accept or reject submissions.	What is the purpose and outcome of the Joint Capabilities Document (JCD) review process?
dod15000-000	Facility Related Control System and Facility Readiness Drivers.	What do FRCS and FRD stand for in the context of the Army's facility-related control system and facility readiness drivers?
dod762000-001	Individuals have a duty to improve the professionalism of those who work with and for them, aiming to leave a more professional workforce behind.	How can individuals contribute to enhancing professionalism in the workplace and leave a more professional workforce behind them than when they first arrived?
dod1279000-001	It is important for programming and budgeting to be aligned with the priorities of the joint force to ensure that the Department of Defense (DoD) budget reflects the needs and goals of the military, as it is only a portion of overall government expenditures.	Why is aligning programming and budgeting with joint force priorities crucial, given the role of the President's Budget and Congressional procedures in the Department of Defense's financial planning?
dod449000-001	The acronym CAPDEV may be used generically to represent the user and user maintainer community role in the materiel acquisition process.	What is the role of CAPDEV in the materiel acquisition process and what does the acronym stand for?
dod40000-000	The appropriate district commander Corps of Engineers should be contacted.	Who should be contacted for clarification on applying wage rate schedules to construction contracts involving the Army?
dod468000-000	OSD (Office of the Secretary of Defense) approves or revises apportionment requests and submits them to OMB for approval.	Who approves and submits apportionment requests to OMB for approval in the Army's financial system?
dod237000-001	Figure 18 illustrates the task linkage to WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) and SOW (Statement of Work).	What is illustrated in Figure 18 regarding the link between the IMS, contractors EVMS, and the evaluation procedures for source selection in the text?
dod729000-001	The AOU (Acquisition Oversight Unit) is responsible for determining the extent to which the Solution Sponsors approach fulfills the requirement.	Who determines if the Solution Sponsors approach fulfills the requirement and what actions are necessary to address any identified shortcomings?
dod191000-000	Information regarding applicable disposal credits and dollar amounts of all disposal credits should be provided.	What information is required about disposal credits, plant clearance actions, and government property in the provided text?
dod429000-001	A Continuing Resolution Authority (CRA) is used when Congress fails to pass an appropriation by the end of September.	What is Continuing Resolution Authority (CRA) and when is it utilized by Congress?
dod321000-000	The designation indicates that the probability of failure of the part would be unacceptable from the standpoint of safety of personnel and/or equipment.	Why is designating a part as high reliability under a formal program significant, and how does it impact the government's decision-making process in terms of sourcing and acquiring the part?
dod16000-001	Management in DoD services includes a set of tasks required to accomplish a specified project, such as advisory and assistance services that support and enhance warfighting capabilities.	What tasks does management in DoD services entail to support and enhance warfighting capabilities?
dod166000-001	The acquisition of ocean transportation services and ocean liner contracts is governed by DoDD 4500.09 Transportation and Traffic Management and DoDI 4500.57 Transportation.	What guidelines regulate the acquisition of ocean transportation services and ocean liner contracts in coordination with USTRANSCOM as per DoDD 4500.09 and DoDI 4500.57?
dod182000-001	Subcontract settlements should be submitted for review and approval in cost-reimbursement contracts using Part I of the format in Table 491 and Part II of the format in Table 492 for the termination contracting officer's settlement memorandum.	How should subcontract settlements be submitted for review and approval in cost-reimbursement contracts?
dod1297000-000	The JCCA is the near-term analysis of readiness and ability to execute required priority plans.	What is the purpose of the Joint Combat Capability Assessment (JCCA) within the NMS Continuous Assessment Processes under JSPS, and how does it inform sourcing decisions and risk assessments in cases of capability shortfalls?
dod155000-001	The OSD Director Cost Assessment Program Evaluation (D CAPE) or Service equivalent proposes study guidance for the MS AoA.	Who proposes study guidance for the Materiel Solution Analysis (MS AoA) to address high risk capability gaps identified in the JCIDS CBA process and determine the need for nonmateriel or materiel solution approaches?
dod979000-000	The contractors requested a bailout that embarrassed the Secretary.	Who requested a bailout that led to embarrassment for the Secretary, ultimately resulting in the program being canceled, despite objections from two individuals on the Secretary's staff?
dod74000-001	A contracting officer reviewing price history should discuss the basis of previous prices paid with the contracting organization that provided the products or services.	What steps should a contracting officer take to ensure fair and reasonable pricing for commercial products and services by reviewing previous price history?

dod1000-001

Readers are strongly encouraged to become familiar with the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) Charter and JCIDS Instruction Reference 1 before reviewing the manual.

What document is strongly encouraged for readers to become familiar with before reviewing the JCIDS Manual?

dod1154000-001

The requirements of CJCSI 4360.01 Explosives Safety and Munitions Risk Management (ESMRM) for Joint Operations Planning Training and Execution apply.

What requirements should be followed when strategic or operational needs prevent acquiring a DoD approved site plan for locations involving or planning to involve DoD munitions?

dod235000-001

The Contracting Officers Determination of Business Size data field.

What can the contracting officer update in FPDS when a specific value is used on the modification contract action report?

dod98000-001

There are times when a fixed-price development approach might be appropriate, but it is the exception rather than the rule.

When is a fixed-price development approach considered appropriate according to the text, despite being the exception rather than the rule?

dod83000-000

IMA positions are volunteers who are readily available for mobilization requirements and contingency operational needs. They are usually focused on manning requirements needed in wartime, such as an increased number of instructors.

What are IMA positions and what specific needs do they focus on fulfilling?

dod268000-000

Ensuring traceability between the IMS (Integrated Master Schedule) and EVMS (Earned Value Management System) is crucial to establish a direct correlation and consistency in the information reported.

Why is it essential to establish traceability between the IMS and EVMS, ensuring direct correlation and consistency in data reporting for structured flow and accuracy?

dod309000-001

The departure of some of the most capable people who are retiring or will soon retire from government service has been noted in the text.

What recent notable event has occurred regarding the departure of some outstanding performers from the workforce, including retirements from government service?

dod896000-000

The Protection FCB reviews and assesses the SS KPP for compliance with various guides and assesses SS attributes needed for applicable threat environments.

What is the role of the Protection FCB when designated a JPR, and how does it assess SS KPP compliance and determine necessary SS attributes under threat environments?

dod244000-001

The use of generic UEIs in reporting to FPDS should be rare and only used when necessary, as mentioned in the text.

When should generic UEIs be used in FPDS reporting sparingly and only when essential?

dod679000-000

NATO USACE was assigned management of the NSIP on behalf of the Army.

Who manages the NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP) on behalf of the Army during the construction phases of delivery within the IIS Division's Program Management Office (PMO)?

dod121000-001

An individual CAR is required to be reported for types of awards such as indefinite delivery contracts, blanket purchase agreements prescribed by FAR parts 8 or 13, basic ordering agreements, basic agreements with a value and potential obligations greater than 0, and task and delivery orders.

When is an individual CAR required to be reported for different types of awards?

dod439000-000

Contractors are required to advise the contracting officer or provisioning activity at least 30 days before releasing items, including the estimated costs and effective date of release.

What are the minimum requirements for contractors when releasing items, including notifying the contracting officer or provisioning activity at least 30 days in advance with estimated costs and effective release date?

dod85000-001

STRATCOM

What is the abbreviation for U S Strategic Command in the context of military training and financial systems?

dod547000-000

AMET stands for Agency Mission Essential Task.

What does AMET stand for in the Army Medical Department's context of modernization and equipping conferences?

dod152000-000

The date the awardee provided a proposal should be entered as the Solicitation Date.

What is the Solicitation Date for awardees in onramp procedures of multiple-award solicitations awarded at least 3 months after the initial round of contracts?

dod692000-000

The Proposed implementation plan should include a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) with start times for major milestones and completion dates.

What elements should be included in the Proposed implementation plan to ensure successful execution, including a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) with start times, major milestones, completion dates, and consideration of relationships between recommendations and implementation timing?

dod216000-000

Work complete with notes and thorough explanations for anticipated questionable areas is expected to be of the highest caliber, incorporating all pertinent data required, including related activities.

What is the expected content and quality of work that includes notes, thorough explanations, and anticipates questionable areas to meet the highest standards in engineering competence and adaptability?

dod1004000-000

The analysis in October 2021 Annex E Appendix G BGE9 Enclosure B addresses energy performance and mission effectiveness relationships, critical attributes impacting mission success, assumptions provided by the Sponsor, and energy supply-demand relationships.

What aspects of energy performance, mission effectiveness, critical attributes, assumptions, energy supply/demand relationships, and relevant situations are addressed in the analysis of October 2021 Annex E Appendix G BGE9 Enclosure B?

dod253000-001

To support requirement understanding, collaboration, Adaptive Acquisition Framework Pathway consideration, and FCB Stakeholder engagement/notification.

Why should sponsors coordinate with the Joint Staff Gatekeeper for urgent requirement submissions, and how does this coordination support collaboration and streamline the acquisition process?

dod96000-001

The FLRA is presided over by three members appointed by the President of the United States.

Who are the three members appointed by the POTUS to preside over the FLRA, an independent administrative agency that safeguards the basic intent of the law regarding Weingarten Rights in employee investigations?

dod585000-000

The estimated value of the Civil Works mission today is about 273 billion.

What is the estimated value of the Civil Works mission, which includes programs for regulating dredging activities and responding to natural disasters, today?

dod83000-001

Activities such as industry meetings and draft RFP release are mentioned as opportunities to communicate, develop, and refine.

What opportunities are highlighted in the text for communication, development, and refinement during activities such as industry meetings and draft RFP release?

dod756000-000

Only required attributes designated JPRs will need a Joint Staff certification and/or endorsement.

What is needed for attributes designated as JPRs in Joint Staff certification and what happens with attributes not requiring Joint Staff certification?

dod38000-001

The Government can mitigate risk for damage to Government aircraft by utilizing the risk management safeguards provided through the Combined Instruction of Damage to Government aircraft.

How can the Government protect itself from risks associated with damage to Government aircraft, especially when commercial hull insurance policies may have coverage exclusions for Government-furnished aircraft?

dod721000-000

Retirement Services Officers (RSOs) are stationed at major Army installations, National Guard State Headquarters, and Army Reserve Regional Support Commands worldwide.

Who are Retirement Services Officers (RSOs) and where can they be found within the military system?

dod1019000-001

JP Sponsors are identified as subject matter experts on the Joint Staff to manage and refine doctrine and terminology content.

Who are the subject matter experts on the Joint Staff responsible for managing and refining doctrine and terminology content per CJCSI 512002 and Joint Publication JP?

dod21000-001

The purpose is to approve the identified systems pending verification and discontinue the payment withholding as specified in the Contracting Officer's determination.

What is the purpose of the determination made by the contractor regarding the correction of material weaknesses and the discontinuation of payment withholding in accordance with DFARS clause 2522427005?

dod5000-87-010

a Serves as the decision authority DA for special interest programs in the software acquisition pathway on a by exception basis when the size cost complexity performance joint or congressional interest warrants additional oversight b Directs acquisition programs to use another acquisition pathway if the software acquisition pathway is not deemed appropriate

What are the specific responsibilities of the USD(A&S) in overseeing the software acquisition pathway and when is it directed to use an alternative pathway?

dod461000-001

The proponent for the mentioned appendix on page 126 is the J-8/JCD.

Who is the proponent for the appendix mentioned on page 126 of the document regarding reviewing capability solutions, compliance with standards, and other items?

dod415000-001

The description of current capabilities in the narrative paragraphs.

What should sponsors consider in terms of current capabilities when conducting market research for joint force fielded solutions?

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The purpose of TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION is to safeguard covered defense information and report cyber incidents.

What is the purpose of TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION as stated in the text section related to safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting procedures?

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During the Programming phase, services and agencies develop their Program Objective Memorandums (POMs) which contribute to the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP).

What do DOD services and agencies develop in the Programming phase to guide their program development and align resources with strategy in the Defense Planning Guidance (DPG)?

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CBE involves specific tools, policies, roles, and responsibilities necessary to streamline the delivery of goods and services to the end user.

What are the key components of CBE, including tools, policies, roles, and responsibilities, needed to efficiently deliver goods and services in support of an electronic acquisition process?

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Commands and agencies use their PBG resource information to update their databases for the forthcoming PPBE cycle.

How do commands and agencies utilize PBG resource information to update databases for the PPBE cycle and how is the Resource Formulation Guide (RFG) used in this process?

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The officer or official responsible for the case must forward the case to the contract adjustment board.

What key action must the officer or official responsible for the case take, as per PGI 250103, regarding contract adjustments and processing cases?

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Better Buying Power and other initiatives have increased the focus on developing and retaining professionals in the acquisition workforce.

What initiatives have enhanced the emphasis on developing and retaining professionals in the acquisition workforce, especially since budget cuts began in 2012?

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To review capability gaps, operational risks, and provide recommendations on the essentiality of programs critical to national security.

Why does the JROC participate in reviews related to the Nunn McCurdy Unit Cost Breach procedures and what recommendations do they provide regarding the program's importance to national security?

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Other studies that organizations may conduct include Operational Planning and other assessments.

What are the alternative studies and analyses organizations may conduct, besides CBAs and DOTmLPFP analysis, to gather data for quantifying requirements and developing JCIDS documents?

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The purpose of a settlement memorandum in cost-reimbursement contracts is to summarize the proposed settlement in tabular form and provide a summary of the final settlement.

What is the purpose of a settlement memorandum in cost-reimbursement contracts and how does it aid in summarizing proposed settlements and final settlements in tabular form?

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The Contracting Officer will reduce the approved amount by two percent and record the withheld amount on the performance-based payment.

What action will the Contracting Officer take on the approved amount in the payment event schedule according to DFARS clause 252.242-7005 in WAWF?

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DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation)

What is the specific document related to defense acquisition regulations referenced in the provided text?

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The purpose of the determination is to reduce the payment withholding percentage per the terms of the clause at DFARS 2522427005 Contractor Business Systems.

What is the purpose of the determination mentioned in the text regarding the reduction of payment withholding percentage in accordance with DFARS clause 252.242-7005 for Contractor Business Systems?

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Corrective maintenance in this case can consist of removal and replacement in place repair or some combination thereof for the failed item.

What is the term used for corrective maintenance involving removal, replacement, or a combination of both when failures occur, and what are the associated costs of high failure rates?

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The main components are products and services, chains of command, direct stakeholders, and oversight within the Department of Defense.

What are the main components of the acquisition structure in the context of products and services, including layers of command, stakeholders, and oversight within the Department of Defense?

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The average time from starting EMD to IOC over the last two decades averages about 7 years and is fairly stable.

What is the average time taken over the last two decades to go from Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) to Initial Operational Capability (IOC) on major programs?

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NetReady content development uses a three-step question-answer process.

What three-step question-answer process does NetReady content development use to determine threshold objective values and support military operations, network usage, and information exchange with necessary security measures?

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The training function encompasses the processes for transitioning recruits from civilian status to military service.

What does the training function in the Army entail, particularly focusing on transitioning recruits from civilian status to military service and providing initial new equipment training or familiarization?

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Subline items should be numbered by adding either two numeric characters or two alpha characters to the basic contract line item number.

How should subline items be numbered in a contract according to the procedures outlined in the text?

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The Senior Executive Service is a designated level of officer for government officials.

What is the Senior Executive Service and its role in the PM Automated Information Systems ACAT designations for automated information systems?

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Disaster Relief.

What is the scope of 42 USC Chapter 68 Disaster Relief and how does it relate to dual-status commanders and National Guard activities during joint exercises with Federal troops?

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Either the JROC or the DoD component validates the KPPs depending on the joint potential designator JPB of the program.

Who is responsible for validating the Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) in the JCIDS process?

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The Army developed the DRRSA to provide the readiness reporting flexibility necessary.

What system does the Army use to provide readiness reporting flexibility for ongoing operations and deployment support?

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Some key stakeholders or roles mentioned in the text related to the staffing process include the FCB Working Group, Sponsor, FCB Chair, and JCB.

Which key stakeholders or roles are involved in the staffing process, as indicated in the document submission for review and compliance with timelines?

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The purpose of the JWSTAP is to identify potential safety issues associated with the proposed CR in joint warfighting environments and coordinate with the DoD Explosives Safety Board to address these issues.

What is the purpose of the JWSTAP in identifying and addressing safety issues related to the proposed CR in joint warfighting environments according to the JCIDS document under review?

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The purpose of these reviews is to review ACAT ID and ACAT IAM programs prior to a program or milestone review at the defense level.

What is the purpose of the individual military department Pentagon headquarters-level reviews in overseeing and managing ACAT programs?

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The REQUEST System is the controlling element for recruiters in translating aggregate recruiting objectives to the MOS needs of the Army.

What is the role of the REQUEST System in translating recruiting objectives to meet the Army's MOS needs and how does it relate to the recruitment process at MEPS?

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The DASC is the primary acquisition staff officer at HQDA.

Who is the primary acquisition staff officer at HQDA responsible for supporting assigned programs, serving as the PM's representative, and keeping the acquisition chain of command informed of program status?

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Acquisition professionals use tools like TRLs to manage risks and strike a balance between stretching for new capabilities and limiting goals to attainable ones at an acceptable cost.

How do acquisition professionals balance managing risks and capabilities with cost effectively, and what tools do they use to achieve this balance without relying too heavily on Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)?

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If vague requirements are provided to industry, expectations may not be met and the program may fail.

What are the consequences of failing to provide clear and quantifiable requirements to industry for a project?

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Section IV presents a number of ongoing installation initiatives and programs.

What is the primary focus of Section IV in the text regarding installation initiatives and programs from the 1980s and early 1990s?

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Customs and Border Protection

What does CBP stand for in the context of CBA, CBIRF, and CBRN?

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By using the tool with good judgment.

How can we ensure optimal value for both the Warfighter and the taxpayer according to the discussed themes of using tools with good judgment and sustaining momentum in acquisitions?

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A program budget execution review of the previous budget execution year will be conducted.

What review will be conducted alongside the Office of the Secretary of Defense assessment of the POMs and budget estimates in the third year off PPBE cycle?

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Stockholders' interests, capitalism, and patriotism are key perspectives, while responding to solicitations and proposing solutions are key responsibilities and objectives.

What are the main perspectives, responsibilities, and objectives of the defense industry in responding to solicitations and serving both stockholders' interests and national objectives?

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It is an illusion to believe all risks can be transferred to industry in programs because industry has a finite capacity to absorb risk and knows how to hire lawyers to help avoid large losses.

Why is it unrealistic to transfer all program risks to industry and what caution should be taken when using FPIF contracting for EMD and LRIP options?

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The primary role of the OIPT is to provide management oversight for each ACAT ID program.

What is the primary role of the overarching integrated product team (OIPT) in managing ACAT ID programs?

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Lifecycle sustainment and disposal.

What are the two major work efforts in the OS phase of the LifeCycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)?

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The Staff Officer SSO is charged with synchronizing the JCIDS requirements process, DAS PPBE, and equipment allocation processes.

What role does the Staff Officer SSO play in synchronizing JCIDS requirements, DAS PPBE, and equipment allocation processes while recommending an affordable equipment modernization strategy to meet ACP directed equipping objectives?

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Capabilities are only generated when other means to satisfy the capability requirement are not practical.

When are capabilities only generated as per the text?

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The signature of the determination and findings at a level above the contracting officer is required.

What approvals are necessary for acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold according to international agreements and coordination guidelines?

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Actions to remove impediments to breakout should be continued as long as it is cost-effective or until no further breakout improvements can be made.

When should actions to remove impediments to breakout be continued according to the breakout program manager's responsibilities and reporting structure?

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In the Entity Management area of SAM, which can be accessed by navigating through MYSAM Tab, Data Access Tab, and Entity Management Tab after logging into the SAM website.

Where can the former Central Contractor Registration and Online Representations and Certifications Application data be found within the SAM website?

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Receiving Report and InvoiceShipping Document.

Which documents are authorized for transferring Government property accountability between contracts?

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Reviews are conducted in a manner that preserves the authority, judgment, and discretion of the contracting officer and the senior officials of the requiring activity.

How are reviews conducted to uphold the authority and discretion of the contracting officer and senior officials of the requiring activity?

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They leverage automated tools for iterative development builds, integration testing, production certification, and deployment.

How do cross-functional teams utilize enterprise services and automated tools to deliver software iteratively and rapidly to meet user needs in the Defense Business Systems acquisition process?

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The MLMC support team collocates with the Distribution Management Center (DMC) of the Theater Sustainment Command (TSC)/Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) to provide direct support to the Medical Command (MEDCOM).

Where does the MLMC support team collocate to provide direct support to the Medical Command (MEDCOM)?

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Certified, Not Certified, and Note.

What are the three categories specified in the J6 signed memorandum regarding the completion of NetReady requirements and comments adjudication for IT certification decisions?

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It is important to help decision makers understand both the costs to be incurred and the benefits to be derived for each initiative or decision.

Why is providing an accurate and complete picture of costs and benefits crucial for proposed programs or decisions in the context of dollar management and stewardship practices in the Army?

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The data entered in the section should reflect the predominant place where manufacturing occurred or where procured finished products were taken out of inventory.

What should be entered in the section regarding manufacturing or inventory location, if the contractor's performance address is unknown?

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The main task of the combat subsystem is to complete the conversion to mission-ready forces of units and organizations and to deploy to meet CCDR requirements.

What is the primary task of the combat subsystem within the Army's organizational structure?

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Army employees, former employees, applicants for employment, and contractors who believe they have been discriminated against on the basis of various protected characteristics.

Who is eligible to file a discrimination complaint against the Army based on various protected characteristics?

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Whether to accept or reject submissions.

What is the purpose and outcome of the Joint Capabilities Document (JCD) review process?

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Facility Related Control System and Facility Readiness Drivers.

What do FRCS and FRD stand for in the context of the Army's facility-related control system and facility readiness drivers?

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Individuals have a duty to improve the professionalism of those who work with and for them, aiming to leave a more professional workforce behind.

How can individuals contribute to enhancing professionalism in the workplace and leave a more professional workforce behind them than when they first arrived?

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It is important for programming and budgeting to be aligned with the priorities of the joint force to ensure that the Department of Defense (DoD) budget reflects the needs and goals of the military, as it is only a portion of overall government expenditures.

Why is aligning programming and budgeting with joint force priorities crucial, given the role of the President's Budget and Congressional procedures in the Department of Defense's financial planning?

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The acronym CAPDEV may be used generically to represent the user and user maintainer community role in the materiel acquisition process.

What is the role of CAPDEV in the materiel acquisition process and what does the acronym stand for?

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The appropriate district commander Corps of Engineers should be contacted.

Who should be contacted for clarification on applying wage rate schedules to construction contracts involving the Army?

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OSD (Office of the Secretary of Defense) approves or revises apportionment requests and submits them to OMB for approval.

Who approves and submits apportionment requests to OMB for approval in the Army's financial system?

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Figure 18 illustrates the task linkage to WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) and SOW (Statement of Work).

What is illustrated in Figure 18 regarding the link between the IMS, contractors EVMS, and the evaluation procedures for source selection in the text?

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The AOU (Acquisition Oversight Unit) is responsible for determining the extent to which the Solution Sponsors approach fulfills the requirement.

Who determines if the Solution Sponsors approach fulfills the requirement and what actions are necessary to address any identified shortcomings?

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Information regarding applicable disposal credits and dollar amounts of all disposal credits should be provided.

What information is required about disposal credits, plant clearance actions, and government property in the provided text?

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A Continuing Resolution Authority (CRA) is used when Congress fails to pass an appropriation by the end of September.

What is Continuing Resolution Authority (CRA) and when is it utilized by Congress?

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The designation indicates that the probability of failure of the part would be unacceptable from the standpoint of safety of personnel and/or equipment.

Why is designating a part as high reliability under a formal program significant, and how does it impact the government's decision-making process in terms of sourcing and acquiring the part?

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Management in DoD services includes a set of tasks required to accomplish a specified project, such as advisory and assistance services that support and enhance warfighting capabilities.

What tasks does management in DoD services entail to support and enhance warfighting capabilities?

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The acquisition of ocean transportation services and ocean liner contracts is governed by DoDD 4500.09 Transportation and Traffic Management and DoDI 4500.57 Transportation.

What guidelines regulate the acquisition of ocean transportation services and ocean liner contracts in coordination with USTRANSCOM as per DoDD 4500.09 and DoDI 4500.57?

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Subcontract settlements should be submitted for review and approval in cost-reimbursement contracts using Part I of the format in Table 491 and Part II of the format in Table 492 for the termination contracting officer's settlement memorandum.

How should subcontract settlements be submitted for review and approval in cost-reimbursement contracts?

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The JCCA is the near-term analysis of readiness and ability to execute required priority plans.

What is the purpose of the Joint Combat Capability Assessment (JCCA) within the NMS Continuous Assessment Processes under JSPS, and how does it inform sourcing decisions and risk assessments in cases of capability shortfalls?

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The OSD Director Cost Assessment Program Evaluation (D CAPE) or Service equivalent proposes study guidance for the MS AoA.

Who proposes study guidance for the Materiel Solution Analysis (MS AoA) to address high risk capability gaps identified in the JCIDS CBA process and determine the need for nonmateriel or materiel solution approaches?

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The contractors requested a bailout that embarrassed the Secretary.

Who requested a bailout that led to embarrassment for the Secretary, ultimately resulting in the program being canceled, despite objections from two individuals on the Secretary's staff?

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A contracting officer reviewing price history should discuss the basis of previous prices paid with the contracting organization that provided the products or services.

What steps should a contracting officer take to ensure fair and reasonable pricing for commercial products and services by reviewing previous price history?