OREANDA-NEWS. Rockwell Collins and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that establishes an improved process for procurement of commercial items for military application.

The process outlined in the MOA includes clearly defined information required from Rockwell Collins to support commercial item classification and price reasonableness as recommended by the government.

Agreements such as this are being actively pursued by both industry and the government to give government agencies greater access to commercial products and services, ultimately providing the warfighter with the latest technology at the best value. Items classified as non-commercial often require additional time to develop, and are delivered at greater cost to both public and private sectors.

“This agreement is an important step in eliminating current inefficiencies associated with determining whether or not an item is considered commercial. By having a clearer understanding up front, we can spend less time doing paperwork and more time getting state-of-the-art technologies in the field—ensuring that everyone wins,” said Phil Jasper, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Government Systems at Rockwell Collins. “Rockwell Collins has a long history of providing commercial items to all branches of the military and this agreement will ensure that we continue to do that.”

About DCMA
The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is the Department of Defense (DoD) component that works directly with Defense suppliers to help ensure that DoD, Federal, and allied government supplies and services are delivered on time, at projected cost, and meet all performance requirements. DCMA directly contributes to the military readiness of the United States and its allies, and helps preserve the nation’s freedom.

About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative aviation and high-integrity solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, simulation and training, and information management is delivered by a global workforce, and a service and support network that crosses more than 150 countries.