Program/Logistics managers can utilize Special Priority Assistance to: expedite deliveries of rated orders, resolve delivery conflicts between rated orders, assist in placing rated orders with suppliers, locate suppliers to fill rated orders, verify urgency of rated orders, rate items not automatically ratable, and ensure compliance with DPAS regulations. However, production or delivery problems can arise that require assistance with prioritization. Contractors should report issues experienced during execution of DPAS to DCMA for potential resolutions.ĭPAS is meant to be largely self-executing with a minimum of oversight. DPAS training can also be provided to contractors on an as needed basis.
The DCMA CMO DPAS Manager is the primary point of contact that can provide assistance on DPAS related issues on contracts administered by DCMA personnel. DCMA FS shall encourage contractors to provide copy of notification to FS in order to facilitate a Delay Notice issuance from eTools DSM. If notification is given verbally, written (hard copy) or electronic confirmation must be provided within one working day of the verbal notice. If a person/contractor has accepted a rated order and subsequently finds that shipment or performance will be delayed, the person/contractor must notify the customer immediately, give the reasons for the delay, and advise the customer of a new shipment or performance date. It is the responsibility of the BA to resolve any scheduling conflicts with the contractor and provide contract modifications required. In the event there is competition for materials and/or resources for equally rated contracts the contractor and the Functional Specialist (FS) shall notify the Buying Activities (BA) involved. Operations, including the acquisition of all needed production items, shall be scheduled to satisfy the delivery requirements of each rated order. Prime Contractors are responsible for extending the received contract rating to their entire product supply chain to the lowest level in order to obtain items needed to fill rated orders or to obtain replacements of inventoried items.
Special requirements apply for emergency preparedness rated orders. A rated order shall be accepted or rejected, in writing, within 15 working days for DO rated orders and 10 days for DX rated orders. When they can meet delivery dates required the contract Basic ProvisionsĪ contractor, subcontractor, or supplier shall accept a rated order when: The program identifier symbol does not, by itself, indicate any priority.ĭPAS issues are to be resolved at the lowest level possible.
Examples are A1 for Aircraft and A3 for ships. Rated programs are also given a program identifier symbol. An unrated order is a commercial order or a DoD order that is not ratable.Ī DX rating takes priority over a DO rating which takes priority over an unrated order. Per DoD 4400.1-M, the Under Secretary of Defense for AT&L approves DO rated orders and nominates to the Secretary of Defense for approval of DX rated orders. A DX rating is assigned to those programs of the highest national priority. All prime contracts, subcontracts or purchase orders in support of an authorized program are given a priority rating.
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