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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES MILITARY ENTRANCE PROCESSING COMMAND

2834 GREEN BAY ROAD, NORTH CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60064-3091

*USMEPCOM Regulation No. 715-6

Effective date: September 23, 2019

Procurement Acquisition Planning/Contract Management

FOR THE COMMANDER:

CUNNINGHAM.JOA Digitally signed by

NNE.THERESE.109

CUNNINGHAM.JOANNE.THERE SE.1091128434

1128434

Date: 2019.09.23 11:40:59 -05'00'

J. Cunningham Deputy Commander/Chief of Staff

DISTRIBUTION: Unlimited. This Regulation is approved for public release.

Executive Summary. This regulation prescribes procedures for acquisition planning and contract management within the United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM).

Applicability. This regulation applies to all elements of USMEPCOM with a responsibility to satisfy a supply or service requirement. Services embedded in supply or production contracts are subject to this regulation. Refer to Army Regulation (AR) 70-13, Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions for excluded services, or services that may require additional reviews and approvals.

Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation is prohibited without prior approval from Headquarters, United States Military Entrance Processing Command (HQ USMEPCOM), ATTN: J4/MEFA, 2834 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3091.

Suggested Improvements. Users are encouraged to send comments and suggested improvements on Department of the Army (DA) Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) or by memorandum to HQ USMEPCOM, ATTN: J-4/MEFA, 2834 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3091.

Internal Control Process. This regulation contains internal control provisions and provides an Internal Controls Evaluation Checklist for Contracting Officer's Representative management, in Appendix B, for use in conducting internal controls.

*This regulation supersedes USMEPCOM Regulation 715-6, February 1, 2015. This regulation contains a number of major revisions and must be reviewed in its entirety to have a clear understanding of all revisions.

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Chapter 1 General Purpose References Abbreviations and Terms Responsibilities

Table of Contents (TOC)

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Chapter 2

Acquisition Planning Regulatory Requirements

Federal Acquisition Regulation, Acquisition Planning Policy

2-1

Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Acquisition Strategy Policy 2-2

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Acquisition Plan Policy 2-3

Chapter 3

Acquisition Planning Development

Acquisition Planning

3-1

Forecast Contract Requirements (Stage 1)

3-2

Contracts Review Working Group

3-3

Senior Leaders Council

3-4

Commander's Decision Board

3-5

Coordination (Stage 2)

3-6

Contracting Agency Support

3-7

Timeliness

3-8

Higher Level Review and Approval

3-9

Chapter 4

Acquisition

Acquisition Process

4-1

Acquisition Team

4-2

Element Lead Activities

4-3

Acquisition Requirements Package

4-4

Chapter 5

Defense Business Systems

Defense Business Systems

5-1

Business Capability Acquisition Cycle

5-2

Business Capability Definition for Modernization

5-3

Investment Management for Defense Business System Modernization

5-4

Investment Management for Defense Business System Sustainment

5-5

Chapter 6

Service Contract Performance Management

Oversight and Surveillance

6-1

Contracting Officer's Representative Appointment & Training Requirements 6-2

Additional Surveillance Personnel

6-3

Management Plan

6-4

Wide Area Workflow

6-5

Contracting Officer's Representative Contract File

6-6

Contracting Officer Remedies

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Unauthorized Commitments

Figures 4-1. Acquisition Process Flow, Supply 4-2. Acquisition Process Flow, Service

Appendices A. References B. Internal Control Checklist C. Glossary

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Chapter 1 General

1-1. Purpose This regulation establishes policies and procedures for USMEPCOM to meet the acquisition planning and contract management responsibilities specified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS), and Army Regulation (AR) 70-13, Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions. It also establishes an internal control plan for Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) management. The focus on acquisition planning and contract management defined in this regulation assists in validating USMEPCOM contract requirements and enhances management controls over the acquisition process. The framework within this regulation will assist Directorates, Special Staff Offices, Sectors, Battalions, and MEPS with meeting their requirements for supplies and services in an efficient, economical, and timely manner.

a. This regulation defines the process to contract for supplies and services. A contract is necessary when requirements exceed micro-purchase threshold levels for supplies and services. A 12-month period, and the estimated cost of the known requirement, will be used to determine whether a contract is required. A contract is required when the estimated cost of the requirement exceeds the micro-purchase limit of $2K for minor construction project, $2.5K for services, or $5K for supplies. However, the Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchase for utilities, repair, maintenance, and/or installation, the single-purchase limit is $5K in accordance with the exemption from the Service Contract Act. The Command also has a $25K credit card capability to purchase requirements in situations where they are available through government awarded contracts. That is General Services Administration contract vehicles, Veteran's Administration contract vehicles, or Blanket Purchase Agreements to name a few.

b. Splitting requirements into smaller parts to keep the known requirement under the micro-purchase threshold to avoid formal contracting procedures is prohibited.

1-2. References Guidance within this regulation directs users to references within the FAR, DFARS, AFARS, DoD regulations/guides, and ARs, which govern acquisition processes.

a. The three primary references used in conjunction with this regulation are AR 70-13, The Department of Defense (DoD) Guidebook for the Acquisition of Services, and the Defense Acquisition Guidebook.

(1) AR 70-13, Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions: This regulation outlines the management structure, prescribes policies and responsibilities at various levels with respect to service acquisitions. It describes pre-award activities and documents support service contract acquisitions from advance planning and Request for Service Contract Approval (RSCA) to contract award.

(2) DoD Guidebook for the Acquisition of Services: This guidebook prescribes a disciplined seven-step process for a Program/Project Manager (PM), Action Officer, (hereafter referred to as leads), or acquisition team to follow to complete the acquisition process. Acquisition teams must be methodical in addressing each step in the requirements development process. Adequate planning is necessary to properly develop, prepare, and process Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARP) in a timely manner. The Service Acquisition Mall website is located at . It provides good audiovisual instruction on each step in the process.

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(3) Defense Acquisition Guidebook: DoD uses this guide to acquire major systems, programs, and products such as Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS). DoD Directive 5000.01, The Defense Acquisition System, provides the policies and procedures that govern defense acquisition. DoD Instruction 5000.02, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System establishes the management framework that implements these policies and procedures.

b. To obtain procurement guidance for the requirements below, refer to their respective regulations or source as noted:

(1) Government Purchase Card (GPC): For requirements at or below the micro-purchase thresholds of $2.5K for services and $5K for supplies regardless of the business size or minor construction ($2K), refer to the Department of the Army (DA) GPC Operating Procedures and USMEPCOM Regulation (UMR) 700-3, Consolidated Logistics Support

(2) Meals, Lodging, Transportation, and Noon Meals: UMR 715-4, Applicant Meals and Lodging Program.

(3) Facilities Engineering: USMEPCOM Pamphlet (UMP) 420-3-1, USMEPCOM Facilities Relocation.

(4) Major Construction: Contact the J-4/Facilities and Acquisition Directorate for reimbursable work order authorization procurement support.

(5) Information Mission Element Need Statement (IMENS) Process: UMR 25-1, Managing Information Technology Resources.

c. Additional References are listed in Appendix A.

1-3. Abbreviations and Terms Abbreviations and terms used in this regulation are listed in Appendix C.

1-4. Responsibilities The acquisition management and line of business responsibility for contracting and acquisitions resides with J-4/Facilities and Acquisitions Directorate (J-4/MEFA). Acquisition planning and management oversight of contracts requires accountability at all levels. Organizational structure and functional responsibilities assigned to elements within the command determine acquisition roles and responsibilities. USMEPCOM has the responsibility to perform requiring activity tasks, which include Resource Management (RM), Manpower, and Legal functions as prescribed in AR 70-13, Chapter 2. The primary roles and responsibilities within the command to contract for supplies and services are as follows:

a. Commander, USMEPCOM: The Commander approves strategic and operational plans designed to meet mission objectives. The acquisition of supplies and services by contract is a critical support function in achieving those objectives. Acquisition planning, requirements development, acquisition requirements processing, service contract management, and contract surveillance are key elements that have a profound effect on the level of success. A coordinated team approach is also essential to creating the synergy necessary to maximize the use of multifunctional expertise to achieve the desired results. The Commander will set the tone to meet organizational needs through the following actions:

(1) Establish a command climate that reflects an awareness of the importance of senior leadership's personal involvement in the stewardship of contract and fiscal resources and the integrity of the

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