ARMY DIR 2017-32 — Acquisition Reform Initiative #6: Streamlining The Contracting Process
ARMY DIR 2017-32 governs Army contracting-process reforms intended to streamline contracting, reduce delays, and speed contract development and award.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2017-32
- Title: ACQUISITION REFORM INITIATIVE #6: STREAMLINING THE CONTRACTING PROCESS
- Date: 11/15/2017
- Proponent: USA
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2017-32 on armypubs.army.mil
The directive addresses contracting policy, audits, approval authorities, contract documentation, source selection, paperless contract files, training, and review processes. It requires specified Army officials and activities to establish processes, standardize policies, reduce documentation and cycle times, and improve acquisition coordination.
Applies to: The policies in this directive apply to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Contracting policy centralization
- Contract file documentation
- Source selection evaluations
- Paperless contract files
- Contracting approval authorities
- Contract request packages
- Contracting-acquisition review boards
- Protest filing timelines
Questions and answers
Who has authority to issue Army contracting policy?
The Office of the Deputy ASA (Procurement) is the only Army organization delegated authority to issue contracting policy. (paragraph 3)
What reduction in contract file documents does the directive seek?
The goal is to reduce contract file documents by at least 10 percent. (paragraph 3)