Feb. 25, 2021

Agency manages critical COVID-19 role

FORT LEE, Va. — When COVID-19 struck, the defense industrial base was declared a critical infrastructure workforce. The production of items essential to national defense would continue, as would DCMA’s support role. With the pandemic altering America’s factory floors, the first question asked was how?

Feb. 10, 2021

DCMA Boeing Seattle: Ensuring warfighter lethality since 1921

SEATTLE — On June 10, 2021, DCMA Boeing Seattle will celebrate 100 years of continuous service to the warfighter. It is the government’s oldest continuously serving plant representative office, or contract management office.

Feb. 2, 2021

APO P&W converts garbage into gold

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — A DCMA jet-engine component technical review of “scrap” found the material could be returned to service, saving the government $6 million.

Dec. 21, 2020

DCMA San Diego Program Alliance Network energizes EMALS, AAG

SAN DIEGO — As the lead platform command office for DCMA’s coordination on the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System and Advanced Arresting Gear contracts, DCMA San Diego’s team ensures the Navy’s next generation nuclear carriers get the airpower capability they need. To provide oversight on the six EMALS and AAG contracts, plus the sustainment contract, DCMA San Diego relies on its Program Alliance Network.

Oct. 20, 2020

AIMO transitions from CMO to OU

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Defense Contract Management Agency’s Aircraft Integrated Maintenance Operations Command has officially transitioned from a contract management office into an operational unit, or OU.

Sept. 23, 2020

DCMA LA takes lead on NSSL affordability

LOS ANGELES — When SpaceX successfully completed its most recent Department of Defense National Security Space Launch mission, it not only placed the third GPS III satellite into orbit, it also helped the Defense Contract Management Agency and Space Force get closer to proving a money-saving concept.

Aug. 24, 2020

My DCMA: Kimberly Reeves, Army assignments program manager

FORT LEE, Va. — My DCMA showcases the agency’s experienced and diverse workforce. In recognition of the agency’s 20th anniversary that started March 27, throughout the year employees will discuss their future goals for the organization and themselves.

July 6, 2020

Black Hawk delivery: COVID can’t stop DCMA’s warfighter commitment

HARTFORD, Conn. — DCMA aviators ensure helicopters reach Korea safely, on-time despite pandemic.

June 29, 2020

F-35A fleet doubles at Eielson

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The F-35A Lightning II fleet has officially doubled at Eielson with the arrival of three new F-35As June 25, 2020. The first two F-35As arrived in April and the third in May.

June 4, 2020

Lt. Gen. Bassett takes charge of DCMA

FORT LEE, Va. — Army Lt. Gen. David Bassett relieved Navy Vice Adm. David Lewis as leader of the Defense Department’s primary contracting agency.