Congress & Acquisition/Contracting Policy

1. Congress & Acquisition/Contracting Policy Lt Col Marty Baugh Commander, 45th Contracting Squadron 1

2. Overview My Background Legislative Arena Congressional Agenda -- Drivers Acquisition/Contracting Environment Results -- Recent Congressional Actions Influencing the Congressional Agenda Congressional Engagement Measuring Engagement Success Take Aways

3. My Recent Background • Air Force Contracting (SAF/AQC) – 2007-2008 • Contracting Operations (Space/Missile Contracts) • Air Force Legislative Liaison – 2008-2010 • Acquisition & Contracting Liaison

4. Legislative Arena • Multiple players/venues • Members, Committees and Staffers • Defense, Fed & State Leaders • Industry/Business Leaders • Special Interests Groups • Everyday Constituents • Major Annual Public Laws • National Defense Authorization Act • Defense Appropriations • Other Periodic Public Laws • Small Business Act, etc… 4

5. Congressional Agenda • Drivers: • Political Environment • Current Events/News • Member Parochial Interests • Hearing Testimony • Committee Investigation Findings

6. Acquisition/Contracting Environment • Darlene Druyun scandal • Services contracts management • Lack of proper oversight despite majority of acq budget • Iraq/Afghanistan—wartime contracting issues • ThunderVision (TAPS) contract law/ethical violations • Major acquisition program interests/issues • KC-X Source Selection • F-22 Production Line • F-35 Overruns/Alternate Engine etc, etc… • Current political environment – party politics

7. Results… • FY02 NDAA – oversight • Services contracts Mgmt/Oversight (MOASP) • FY08 NDAA – budget, inventories, competition • Commission on Wartime Contracting • Multiple awards for IDIQ TO/DO competitions (>$10M subject to protest) • No T&M/Labor hour contracts for commercial services • FY09 NDAA – ethics and accountability • Prevent personal conflicts of interest by contractors • Develop criteria for inherently Gov’t functions • HASC Defense Acq Reform Panel • FY09 Weapon Systems Acq Reform Act – contain cost, dev test • Pending legislation • IMPROVE Act (HASC Defense Acq Reform Panel Bill) • Undefinitized contract action oversight/limits (SAC-D) • In-sourcing governance (HASC)

8. How do we Influence the Congressional Agenda?

9. Image Influence Access Congressional Engagement Influencing Legislative Direction Staffer / PSM Briefings Staffer / PSM Luncheons Staffer Days / Trips Defense Strategy Breakfasts Caucus Events Receptions 1-on-1 Engagements Civic Visits Hearings CODELs STAFDELs Top Leadership Messages Legislative Priorities Public Affairs Products Legislative Landmines Interest Issues Current Events Congressional Hearings & Inquiries Testimonies Roadmaps Prior Year Mark-up & Language Reports Consistent Message Leadership/ Messenger 9

10. Carry a Consistent Message to Congress Be Responsive and Timely Tell Your Organization’s Mission/Story Straight talk – What You Believe and Why Well Reasoned and Merit-based Consistent and Trustworthy Invite Members/Staffers to visit special interest locations CODELs & STAFDELs Engaging Congress 101

11. AF Congressional Engagements Senior Leader Office Calls (500) Wing Commander Capitol Hill Office Calls (384) Congressional Hearings (75) Targeted STAFDELS (150) Orientation Flights (50) Staffer Days (30) Monthly MLA Luncheons (20) SECAF and CSAF Hosted Events (6) Capitol Hill Receptions (3) Air Force Caucus Events (2)

12. Air Force Message to 111th Congress, 1st Session The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win…in air, space and cyberspace Integrity – Service – Excellence • Congressional Engagement • Finalize Location of Global Strike Command • Bolster & Integrate ISR Support for Joint Operations • Align Total Force for More Effective Integration of Capability • Recruit, Shape, & Retain Professional Force • Deliver Exceptional Wounded Warrior Care • Recapitalize, Modernize & Retire Weapons Systems • Stand up Cyber Numbered Air Force • Revitalize the Acquisition Corps and Strengthen Source Selection Governance Air Force Priorities Reinvigorate the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise Partner with the Joint and Coalition Team to Win Today’s Fight Develop and Care for Airmen and Their Families Modernize Our Air and Space Inventories, Organizations and Training Recapture Acquisition Excellence Top 5 Acquisition Efforts Tanker Recapitalization (KC-X) Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance Systems MILSATCOM & Spaceborne Missile Warning Joint Strike Fighter (F-35A) 12

13. Legislative Process President’s Budget Appropriations Acts Defense Mil Quality of Life Authorization Act HASC SASC HAC SAC House Floor Vote Senate Floor Vote House Floor Vote Senate Floor Vote Joint Conference Joint Conference House Floor Vote Senate Floor Vote House Floor Vote Senate Floor Vote Program and Funding Authority President

14. Engagement Rhythm Congressional Calendar OCT AUG SEP JUL JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN NOV DEC Congress Adjournment 8 Oct (H) Congress Convenes AF/DOD Heartburn Appeals PB Posture Hearings Presidential Address HASC SASC Markup SASC / HASC AUTH Subc Hearings President SIGNS FLOORS CONF ACT President SIGNS HAC SAC Markup CONF ACT FLOORS Subc Hearings SAC / HAC APPR SPRING RECESS 26 Mar -12 Apr MEMORIAL DAY RECESS 28 May – 7 Jun PRESIDENTS’ DAY RECESS 11 - 22 Feb INDEPENDENCE DAY RECESS 2 Jul – 12 Jul AUGUST RECESS 6 Aug - 13Sep Posture Hearing Courtesy Calls Spring Reception AFA Big 4 Staff Dir & New Mbr Breakfasts / Air Force Congressional Engagements Joint Service Reception Joint Airshow Constant Engagement of Issues Window to Influence

15. Who to Engage? • Congressional Members (Senator/Representative) • Committee Chairman/Ranking Member • HASC/SASC & HAC-D/SAC-D • Personal Staffers – Member Office • Professional Staff Members – Committees

16. Chief of Staff Legislative Dir State/District Dir Press Secretary Chairman Staff Director Member` Professional Staff Member Professional Staff Member Professional Staff Member Admin Caseworkers Other Legis Assistants (Military, Other) Working with Staff COMMITTEE PERSONAL

17. Professional Staff Members • Over 3,900 PSMs • Graduate degree • Age range: 35~50 • Employed by Committee • Works Specific Issues • Crafts Legislation • Organizes Hearings • Reviews Budget

18. Personal Staffers • Over 5,600 personal staffers • Bachelor’s degree • Age range: 24~40 • Promotes Member’s agenda • Key positions • Chief of Staff • Legislative Director • Military Legislative Assistant (MLA) • Legislative Correspondent • Scheduler • Not to be Ignored (they have the member’s ear)

19. Engagement Success? Legislative relief or status quo as desired Position/priorities supported or not impaired by legislation Budget priorities supported/funded—probably not to levels requested, but you get what you can

20. AF/DoD Acquisition/Contracting Successes? 2009 NDAA, Sec 852 – Acq Workforce Expedited hiring authority fund – continued support/funding authorization IMPROVE Act – cites AF model for management of services contracts/acquisition AF Acquisition Improvement Plan – Defense Committees “happy “with focus and implementation plan/execution (improving AF reputation) Weapon Sys Acq Reform Act – Changes mostly benign--in-line with many DoD acquisition/contracting reforms already underway F-35 – despite negative attention/acquisition legislation, additional funding received as requested KC-X – Same negatives as F-35, but no source selection delay or directed changes & no reduction in 2010 or FYDP funding – AF & DoD acquisition/contracting reputation rests on KC-X acq process/outcome !

21. Take Aways… • Democracy is a contact sport—not always fair • Acquisition/Contracting policy--major Congressional focus area • Access and Influence Essential to affect direction • Consistent Message & Responsive and Personal Engagement • Sound analysis for any and all positions is critical • Stay informed on Congressional Agenda—directly affects how we perform our profession • It’s True: All Politics are Local and Money is ALWAYS a Factor 21 21

22. Questions?