1.37 The Australian Standard Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) framework of templates, guidance and training has been further developed to incorporate lessons learned and to reflect improved contract management processes. In particular, in relation to Strategic Reform Program outcomes these contracting reforms enhance DMO's ability to achieve Smart Sustainment objectives of maintaining agreed performance levels while reducing the total cost of ownership for capability systems. Major revisions include:
• Release for use of a major update to the ASDEFCON Support strategic- level template and user guidance to include Productivity and Performance Based Support Contracting provisions. During 2010-11, these new provisions were used in several pilot contracts and have been the subject of consultation with industry. An exposure draft of the template was released for use in June 2011. Complementary commercial guidance and the next set of template updates are due for completion by end of 2011.
• Release for use of an exposure draft of the Statement of Work for a new ASDEFCON (Shortform Support) template to streamline contracting process for support of less complex materiel systems. The commercial provisions and user guidance for the new template are due for completion by the end of 2011.
1.38 The DMO continues to work with industry to improve and reduce the compliance burden, and associated business costs of strategic procurement by streamlining data requirements in the ASDEFCON (Strategic Materiel) template. These improvements are ongoing and currently being assessed in key acquisition projects.