During the first hour of the May 2025 webinar session, Mr. Narciso "Sonny" Lopez will provide an overview of DCMA Early Acquisition Engagement (EAE). He will discuss what EAE is and how DCMA engages with the Service buying commands to provide EAE support. Topics covered will include:
- What is Early Acquisition Engagement
- Where DCMA Contributes by Phase
- Why Engage Early
- Contract Cycle
- EAE Activities
During the second half of the May 2025 webinar session, Mr. Chad Elliott will provide an overview of DCMA Pre-Award Pricing Support. He will discuss the various products/services that DCMA offers in support of Service buying commands. Topics covered will include:
- Pre Award Surveys
- Business System Status/Financial Capability
- Forward Pricing Rates
- Should Cost Reviews
- Proposal analyses (Pricing/Technical)
- Negotiation Support
- Commercial products/services