5.1.2  Use your Acquisition Center of Excellence or Contract Policy/Clearance Office

Contact your Acquisition Center of Excellence (ACE) or Contract Policy/Clearance office for assistance.  If possible, set up a joint kick-off meeting.  This should always be the first step the program office takes before beginning work on Section M.  The ACE/Contract Policy/Clearance office will provide the team a risk tool that will help identify the riskiest aspects of the effort.  These aspects should be considered for evaluation factors.