Management of Manufacturing Risk in Major Defense Acquisition Programs (DFARS Case 2011-D031)

Summary:

DCN 20110629 includes an interim rule to implement section 812 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. Section 812(b)(5) instructs DoD to issue guidance that, at a minimum, shall require appropriate consideration of the manufacturing readiness and manufacturing-readiness processes of potential contractors and subcontractors as a part of the source selection process for major defense acquisition programs.

Supplementary Information:

Background

This interim rule amends the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) subpart 215.3, Source Selection. It amends DFARS 215.304(c) by adding paragraph (iv) to state that the manufacturing readiness and manufacturing-readiness processes of potential contractors and subcontractors shall be considered as a part of the source selection process for major defense acquisition programs.

Dates:

Effective Date:        

The Effective Date for this interim rule is 29 June 2011.

Comment Date:        

Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing on or before 29 August 2011 to be considered in the formation of a final rule.

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