I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Electronic Systems Center AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND Post-Award Contract Administration 1 ESC/PKO Major Lisa Gambrel 16 March 2011

You Got It, We Bought It! Overview ESC Contracting Importance of Post Award Contract Administration Key Contract Administration Actions Contract Administration Process Required Input Tools and Techniques Available for Use Desired Outcome Measuring Success

You Got It, We Bought It! Contracting at the Electronic Systems Center 3 ESC/PK Directorate of Contracting ESC/PK Directorate of Contracting AFPEO Battle Management AFPEO Battle Management AFPEO C2ISR AFPEO C2ISR AFPEO Cyber and Netcentric AFPEO Cyber and Netcentric AFPEO Enterprise Logistics AFPEO Enterprise Logistics AFPEO Enterprise Information Sys AFPEO Enterprise Information Sys ESC/PK Staff Divisions ESC/PK Staff Divisions ESC/CAA ESC/PKO Operational Contracting Division ESC/PKO Operational Contracting Division The Directorate of Contracting mission is to develop and maintain an integrated/highly trained workforce to effectively acquire products/services that meet the needs of the warfighter (on time, on cost) while adhering to the core values of the Air Force. Contracting Professionals are integrated within these organizations.

You Got It, We Bought It! Why is Contract Administration so Important? More than just “sealing the deal” Should not be an afterthought Expended Pre-Award Efforts Government Audits Vital to success 4 Report of the “Commission on Army Acquisition and Program Management in Expeditionary Operations” “Poor Government Administration of Contracts Risks Billions in Losses” -- Government Executive, 2010

You Got It, We Bought It! Key Actions of Contract Administration Can be straightforward or complex Contract Administration Plan Ensuring Contract Compliance Effective Communication Contract Changes Invoicing and Payment Resolving Claims and Disputes 5

You Got It, We Bought It! Contract Administration Process Key Process Inputs Tools and Techniques Desired Outcomes Contract Plans Schedule Work Results Change Requests Contract Plans Schedule Work Results Change Requests Project Management Discipline Contract Analysis and Planning Pre-performance Conference Performance Measurement Performance Reports Payment Process Contract Change Mgt Process Dispute Resolution Process Contract Closeout Process Project Management Discipline Contract Analysis and Planning Pre-performance Conference Performance Measurement Performance Reports Payment Process Contract Change Mgt Process Dispute Resolution Process Contract Closeout Process Performance Documentation Payment Completed Work Performance Documentation Payment Completed Work

You Got It, We Bought It! Required Input Contract Plans and Schedule Work Results Change Requests Invoices 7

You Got It, We Bought It! Tools and Techniques Project Management Discipline Contract Analysis and Planning Pre-performance Conference Performance Measurement and Reports Payment Process Contract Change Management Process Dispute Resolution Process Contract Closeout Process 8

You Got It, We Bought It! Desired Outcomes Performance Documentation Payment Completed Work 9

You Got It, We Bought It! Measuring Success Joint Government – Contractor Maintaining Open Communication Timely delivery of quality products and services Responsive corrective actins to problems Compliance Effective Change Management 10

You Got It, We Bought It! QUESTIONS? 11

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