OO-ALCI21-115 — Workload Authorizations

OO-ALCI21-115 governs Ogden Air Logistics Complex business development, depot activation, and public-private partnership processes.

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  • Publication number: OO-ALCI21-115
  • Title: WORKLOAD AUTHORIZATIONS
  • Date: 2026-05-15

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It defines inquiry management, Pre-Activation Authorization, Depot Source of Repair, depot activation, and public-private partnership processes. It requires workload authorization through the PAA process before workload acceptance and establishes roles for managing these activities.

Applies to: This instruction applies to OO-ALC personnel, including subordinate groups, geographically separated units (GSU), and contracted personnel performing workload activations.

Topics covered

  • Business development activities
  • Pre-Activation Authorization process
  • Depot Source of Repair
  • Depot activation
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Workload authorization
  • Inquiry management

Questions and answers

Which workloads must use the Workload Development and Inquiry process?

Workloads that must use this process are those inquiries which seek a capability assessment, a capacity evaluation, or determination of Technological Repair Category alignment, unless another established process is utilized. (paragraph 6)

What does the PAA process provide for workload analysis and depot activation support?

PAA provides a framework for analysis and DA support for all DSOR workloads, inter-services efforts, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), non-depot level maintenance, and other workloads that fall outside the scope of DSOR. (paragraph 2)

Who decides whether a workload can proceed to depot activation after PAA evaluation?

OO-ALC Commander (or Deputy Director if delegated) has the authority to determine whether a workload receives authorization to proceed to DA post-PAA evaluation and recommendation. (paragraph 2)

Can a group accept a workload before completing the PAA process?

Ensure all workloads gain OO-ALC authorization to activate through the PAA process prior to workload acceptance, as per Section 3 of this instruction. (paragraph 3)

What must personnel providing workload quotes or bids do before accepting workloads?

Ensure Group personnel providing quotes, estimates, rough orders of magnitude, or bids for workloads do not accept workloads without utilizing the PAA process. (paragraph 3)

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