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A man and a woman stand in front of Agency seal.

Oct. 1, 2016

West Coast creators earn best-in-class recognition

CARSON, Calif. — “This is the best class experience I have witnessed in my seven-plus years with the Defense Contract Management Agency,” said John Ellis.

A Rockwell Collins customer support specialist fits and issues an F-35 Lightning II Generation III Helmet Mounted Display System at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Defense Contract Management Agency and Rockwell Collins signed a Memorandum of Agreement Sept. 21, establishing an improved process for procurement of commercial items for military application.

Sept. 30, 2016

DCMA, Rockwell Collins sign historic MOA

“This landmark agreement will greatly streamline the acquisition process for commercial and commercial-like items,” said Air Force Lt. Gen. Wendy Masiello.

The Defense Contract Management Agency has a new public website, designed around a new content management system that allows for faster updating while also bringing the look and feel more closely in line with other Department of Defense sites.

Sept. 28, 2016

DCMA launches new website

FORT LEE, Va. — The Defense Contract Management Agency has a new public face. Effective Sept. 29, the agency’s web address will take visitors to a fresh site.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Wendy Masiello, Defense Contract Management Agency director, salutes the agency's regional commanders signaling the start of their new roles as operational unit leaders for their regions. The group assembled for a Sept. 22 ceremony at Fort Lee, Virginia, to mark the disestablishment of the agency's Operations Directorate.

Sept. 23, 2016

DCMA disestablishes Ops directorate

FORT LEE, Va. — Operational authority at DCMA will now flow straight from regions to director.

Defense Contract Management Agency non-bargaining unit employees will be transitioning to the Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project, better known as AcqDemo, in January 2017.

Sept. 20, 2016

AcqDemo pay-band system is coming for many

FORT LEE, Va. — Non-bargaining unit employees should prepare for required training coming soon.

DCMA's Roundup program highlights news stories from across the agency's global network of acquisition professionals.

Sept. 19, 2016

New program brings agency stories to life

Fort Lee, VA — DCMA’s Roundup program highlights news stories from across the agency’s global network of acquisition professionals.

Fritz Pongnon is a contract administrator at Defense Contract Management Agency Orlando. He has been with the agency two years.

Sept. 16, 2016

My DCMA: Fritz Pongnon, contract administrator

ORLANDO — My DCMA showcases DCMA's experienced and diverse workforce and highlights what being a part of the national defense team means to them.

Bryce Griffith (center), enjoys time with his Defense Contract Management Agency Phoenix co-workers, mentors, Keystone coordinator and supervisor at the Orbital ATK facility in Chandler, Arizona. A graduation luncheon was held to recognize Griffith’s finishing the agency’s Keystone program.

Sept. 13, 2016

Keystone shines in Phoenix heat

PHOENIX — “He shined right from the start of this long process,” said Nick Walters. “He has demonstrated his strong desire not only to work hard, but to learn through his various mentors, regardless of their job series.”

Henry Stewart, Defense Contract Management Agency Garden City, New York, quality assurance supervisor and Tier II Leadership Development Program manager, is a retired master sergeant who spent 22 years in the Marine Corps before joining the agency.

Aug. 31, 2016

Leadership program aims to discover, cultivate future leaders

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — “Always look for ways to improve and extend your knowledge,” said Henry Stewart. “If you think you are good today, plan on being better tomorrow.”

Breton Wilbun is an information technology specialist with the DCMA 360 Program Management Office located at the Rivers Bend, Virginia, office as part of the IT Directorate.

Aug. 19, 2016

My DCMA: Breton Wilbun, information technology specialist

RIVERS BEND, Va. — Breton Wilbun is an information technology specialist for DCMA's 360 Program Management Office. He has been part of the DCMA team for about six years.