# Class Deviation 2018-O0002
# Class Deviation 2018-O0002 - One Time Deviations––Section 830(d) Pilot Program for Acceleration of Foreign Military Sales

Status: Active
Date Issued: MAR 22 2018
Signed By: Shay D. Assad, Director, Defense Pricing/Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy
Scope: Contracting officers participating in the pilot program for up to 10 FMS contracts for full rate production of major weapon systems, upon prior approval by the Director, DP/DPAP
Authority: Section 830(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328)

## Summary

This memorandum establishes a one-time deviation pilot program under Section 830(d) of the FY2017 NDAA to accelerate contracting and pricing processes for up to 10 Foreign Military Sales contracts covering full rate production of major weapon systems. Contracting officers approved for the pilot may base price reasonableness determinations on actual cost and pricing data for DoD purchases of the same product, in lieu of the standard FAR 15.4 procedures. The pilot grants broad discretion in determining the amount of certified cost and pricing data required under 10 U.S.C. 2306a for each applicable procurement.

## Required Contracting Officer Actions

1. Obtain prior approval from the Director, DP/DPAP before participating in the pilot by submitting the application template to osd.pentagon.ousd-atl.mbx.dpap@mail.mil
2. In lieu of using FAR 15.4 Contract Pricing procedures, base price reasonableness determinations on actual cost and pricing data for purchases of the same product for the Department of Defense
3. Reduce the cost and pricing data to be submitted in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2306a, exercising broad discretion in determining the amount of certified cost and pricing data required for each applicable procurement

## Notes

Application Requirements: The application for participation must identify the major weapon system program (including Program Manager and Contracting Officer names and contact information), existing DoD full rate production contracts, the Contract Business Analysis Repository (CBAR) point of contact if available and the FMS Case Identifier Code and point of contact.

Point of Contact: Questions regarding this deviation may be directed to Ms. Jill Stiglich at 703-571-9013 or jill.e.stiglich.civ@mail.mil.

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Memorandum: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA003462-17-DPAP.pdf