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Early Acquisition Engagement (EAE)

DCMA's mission is to provide full lifecycle acquisition support that leverages our innovative capabilities to bring solutions to our customers in the pre- and post-award contracting phases.

What is the primary goal of EAE?

By sharing DCMA acquisition insight with our buying command partners early in the acquisition planning phase, DCMA contributes to a successful contract, delivering quality products and services on time to meet the needs of today's warfighter.

Preaward

Acquisition planning

  • Lessons learned / acquisition insights
  • History of discrepancies / quality issues
  • Solicitation / contract clause review
  • Commerciality determination
  • Business system insight
  • Financial stability
  • Cost & pricing considerations
  • Production capacity
  • Market research / technology shifts

Proposal evaluation

  • Proposal analyses
  • Forward Pricing Rate Agreements
  • Preaward surveys
  • Cost & price / technical analysis
  • Contract incentive structures
  • Reality of production promises
Post award

Contract performance

  • Program Assessment Reports (PAR)
  • Contractor PAR input
  • Payment authorizations / withholds
  • 70+ contract admin services
  • Production / delivery status
  • Fraud investigations
  • Small business compliance
  • Subcontract insight

Contract closeout

  • Negotiate final rates
  • Reconcile deliverables
  • Property disposition
  • Contract closeout
  • Funds release
  • Canceling funds
Engage early — avoid problems later

DCMA is dedicated to creating positive customer interactions that enable collaboration and foster information sharing, so everyone remains informed through all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.

EAE opportunities — have questions?

Buying commands

Connect with your DCMA customer liaison to explore early engagement opportunities.

www.dcma.mil/Customers/Customer-Liaisons

Suppliers & contractors

Reach out directly to your Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) to discuss EAE opportunities on your contract.

Contact your Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)