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About DCMA

DCMA is the Department of Defense component that works directly with defense suppliers to ensure the government receives quality products on time and at projected cost. Our integrated team of acquisition and support professionals serves from pre-award through sustainment — worldwide.

~9,800 Employees worldwide
300K+ Contracts managed
$8.5T+ Contract value
18,000+ Contractor locations served

About the Agency

The Defense Contract Management Agency is, first and foremost, a product delivery organization. Our nation's warfighters expect our defense industry to produce and deliver the equipment they need to fight, survive and win. DCMA's integrated team of acquisition and support professionals makes this happen.

The agency provides contract administration services for the War Department, other federal organizations and international partners, and is an essential part of the acquisition process from pre-award to sustainment. Just over 9,800 employees, mostly civilians, work at offices and contractor facilities around the world, divided among five operational commands, enabling offices, and the agency's Fort Lee, Virginia, headquarters.

Together, the agency manages more than 300,000 contracts, valued at more than $8.5 trillion, and services more than 18,000 contractor locations worldwide. DCMA makes sure DoD, other federal agencies, and partner nation customers get the equipment they need, delivered on time, at projected cost, and meeting all performance requirements.

Every business day, DCMA receives nearly 1,000 new contracts and authorizes more than $1 billion in payments to contractors. Most importantly, every day our team delivers more than a million and a half items — from fighter jets to fasteners — to our warfighters.

Read a comprehensive history of defense contract management.

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

We are the independent eyes and ears of DoD and its partners, enhancing warfighter lethality by ensuring timely delivery of quality products, and providing relevant acquisition insight supporting affordability and readiness.

Vision

A team of trusted professionals delivering value to our Warfighters throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Values

  • IntegrityCommitted to the highest standards of ethical and moral behavior at all times.
  • ServiceWorking for the benefit of our nation and putting professional responsibilities before self-interests.
  • ExcellenceCommitted to exceptional performance in everything we do.

DCMA Leadership

Headshot of Navy Vice Admiral Stephen Tedford, Director of DCMA

Navy Vice Adm. Stephen Tedford

Director, DCMA

Headshot of Sonya I. Ebright, Deputy Director of DCMA

Sonya I. Ebright

Deputy Director, DCMA

Headshot of Ryan Kidd, Chief of Staff of DCMA, standing in front of American and DCMA flags

Ryan Kidd

Chief of Staff, DCMA

Headshot of Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Babatunji Akande, Senior Enlisted Advisor of DCMA

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Babatunji Akande

Sr. Enlisted Advisor, DCMA

DCMA official seal: eagle over globe, clutching 13 arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by 13 stars

Our Seal

The eagle represents courage, honor, and dedicated service to the United States, represented by the shield of thirteen pieces — one for each of the original thirteen colonies. The thirteen pieces are joined by the blue chief, representing Congress. The eagle clutches thirteen arrows and an olive branch with thirteen leaves and olives, echoing the Great Seal of the United States. It is superimposed atop a map of the world, representing DCMA's global mission. The rays from the center to the thirteen stars represent glory. The blue matches the canton of the American flag — signifying vigilance, perseverance, and justice — and is also reminiscent of the official seal of the Department of Defense.