PROCUREMENT CUSTOMER GUIDE, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (28 OCT 2005)

PROCUREMENT CUSTOMER GUIDE, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (28 OCT 2005)., This guide is intended to provide non procurement personnel with a better understanding of the Federal procurement process. The first section provides an overview of the entire acquisition cycle from cradle to grave. The second section provides guidance for planning your procurement. This section should answer the question “What do I do now, and how do I do it?” Section One, The Procurement Process Section Two, User’s Manual, provides a useful listing of steps and resources available to assist in the contracting process. This understanding allows you, as an acquisition team member, to participate more effectively during the contracting process. Greater understanding among team members contributes to the successful acquisition of supplies and services.