Letter Regarding Implementation Plan on Commercial Items, Services, and Products

Abstract

The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with members of the Defense Business Board, the Defense Science Board, and the Defense Innovation Board as appropriate, are required to submit an implementation plan that addresses five elements: 1) an implementation timeline and schedule for changes to the law the Under Secretary deems appropriate and necessary including revising definitions or categories of items, products, and services; 2) a review of the independent 809 panel recommendations pertaining to commercial items; 3) a review of commercial item provisions from the FY 2016, FY 2017, and FY 2018 NDAAs; 4) an analysis of the extent to which DoD should treat commercial service contracts and commercial products in a similar manner; and 5) any other matters considered appropriate with respect to commercial item procurement. The implementation plan is to be submitted by April 1, 2019 to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees.