<strong>MIL</strong>-<strong>HDBK</strong>-<strong>502</strong>: ACQUISITIONALOGISTICSSection 8:Logistic Considerations for Contracts8.1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF UNIFORMCONTRACT FORMAT8.2 SYSTEM ACQUISITIONExperience has shown us that properly prepared solicitations <strong>and</strong> contractsare key ingredients in the success of acquisition programs. Logisticsconsiderations are a major consideration during research <strong>and</strong> development<strong>and</strong> during the acquisition process. They are, therefore, a large part of thesolicitation <strong>and</strong> ultimately the contract. All personnel responsible fordesigning, developing, <strong>and</strong> acquiring systems must work together to ensurethat logistics needs are adequately covered in contractual documents.The term, “solicitation,” refers to the document that is used by thegovernment to communicate its requirements to prospective contractors, tosolicit proposals or quotations, or to unilaterally order or modify acontract. The Uniform Contract Format (UCF), outlined in Figure 8-1below, is the format used in typical acquisition contracts to structure asolicitation, including logistics support for weapon systems. Supportsystems managers (SSMs), logistic elements managers (LEMs), <strong>and</strong>integrated product team (IPT) members must be thoroughly familiar withthis format, <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong> how the solicitation <strong>and</strong> its procedures assistthem in completing the relevant sections of the UCF. SSMs, LEMs, <strong>and</strong>IPT members are involved in preparing Sections B, C, D, E, F, H, J, <strong>and</strong> Lof the UCF when contracting for logistics efforts.Solicitations are normally developed <strong>and</strong> issued at the beginning of eachphase of the acquisition life cycle (Concept Exploration, ProgramDefinition <strong>and</strong> Risk Reduction, Engineering <strong>and</strong> ManufacturingDevelopment, <strong>and</strong> Production, Fielding/Deployment <strong>and</strong> OperationalSupport). These solicitations <strong>and</strong> the contracts that follow them are usuallybased on:• the results of the previous phase,• the present state of program development, <strong>and</strong>• the acquisition strategy.8-1
<strong>MIL</strong>-<strong>HDBK</strong>-<strong>502</strong>: ACQUISITIONALOGISTICSSOLICITATION/CONTRACT UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMATCONTRACTSECTIONPART I. THE SCHEDULEASOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORMSOW1. Scope2. Reference Doc.3. RequirementsBCSUPPLIES OR SERVICES ANDPRICES/COSTSDESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORKSTATEMENTContractDeliveryDatesCLINsPerformanceTime FrameDEFGHPACKAGING AND MARKINGINSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCEDELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCECONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATASPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTSPART II. CONTRACT CLAUSESSecurity ClearancesGeographic LocationUnique RequirementsICONTRACT CLAUSESPART III. LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITSAND OTHER ATTACHMENTSClauses Required byProcurementRegulations or LawWhich Pertain to ThisProcurementOfferor’s Typeof BusinessBuy AmericanAct ProvisionCost AccountingSt<strong>and</strong>ards,Notices, etc.JKLMLIST OF ATTACHMENTSPART IV. REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS(INCLUDED IN SOLICITATIONS/RFPs ONLY)REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, ANDOTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORSINSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, ANDNOTICES TO OFFERORSEVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARDCONTRACT ATTACHMENT (i.e., SOWs)CONTRACT EXHIBITS (i.e., CDRLs)List Contains:Security FormData OrdersCDRLSOWSpecificationFinancial DataSheetExhibitsType of ContractSolicitationDefinitions,Proposal reqts,ProgressPayment, etc.How ProposalWill BeEvaluatedFigure 8-1. Uniform Contract Format Contents8-2