ARMY DIR 2017-15 — Managing And Overseeing The Acquisition Of Services
ARMY DIR 2017-15 governs interim policy for planning, approving, and executing contracted services across the Army.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2017-15
- Title: MANAGING AND OVERSEEING THE ACQUISITION OF SERVICES
- Date: 04/25/2017
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2017-15 on armypubs.army.mil
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The publication addresses services planning, requirements definition, and approval, including performance work statements, CORs, and SRRB processes. It requires accountable organizations to establish review processes, document decisions, and oversee vendor performance.
Applies to: The provisions of this directive are effective immediately and apply to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Contracted services planning
- Performance work statements
- Contracting officer representatives
- Services Requirements Review Boards
- Services requirements approval
- Vendor performance oversight
Questions and answers
What is the role of requiring activities in developing services contracts?
RAs are responsible for developing the performance work statement and nominating qualified contracting officer representatives (CORs), who oversee the contracted vendors performance and evaluate whether the vendor is satisfying the mission need. (paragraph 3)
What must contracting officer representatives report?
The CORs report their assessments to the contracting officers, who enforce contract compliance in accordance with Federal, DoD, and Army contracting regulations. (paragraph 3)
What must each requiring activity establish for services requirements?
Each RA must establish an SRRB process and document its decisions by a designated senior leader who validates and prioritizes all RA services requirements. (paragraph 3)
How is the required level of senior leader approval determined?
The level of senior leader approval must be commensurate to the mission risks in satisfying the need for the service and the dollar value of the resources required. (paragraph 3)
What must organizations do regarding COR guidance?
All organizations must comply with that guidance. (paragraph 3)