7. Act as agent for the collection and payment of employment taxes imposed by chapter 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended; and, as such agent, make all determinations and certifications required or provided for under section 3122 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and section 205(p) (1) and (2) of the Social Security Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 405(p) (1) and (2)) and with respect to DNA employees.

8. Authorize and approve:

a. Temporary duty travel for military personnel assigned or detailed to the DNA in accordance with Volume I, Joint Federal Travel Regulations.

b. Travel for DNA civilian officers and employees in accordance with Volume II, Joint Travel Regulations.

c. Invitational travel to non-DoD employees whose consultative, advisory, or other highly specialized technical services are required in a capacity that is directly related to, or in connection with, DNA activities, in accordance with Volume II, Joint Travel Regulations.

d. Overtime work for DNA civilian employees in accordance with 5 U.S.C. chapter 55, subpart V, and applicable OPM regulations.

9. Approve the expenditure of funds available for travel by military personnel assigned or detailed to the DNA for expenses incident to attendance at meetings of technical, scientific, professional, or other similar organizations in such instances where the approval of the Secretary of Defense, or designee, is required by 37 U.S.C. 412, and 5 U.S.C. 4110 and 4111. This authority cannot be redelegated.

10. Develop, establish, and maintain an active and continuing Records Management Program pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3102 and DoD Directive 5015.24, "Records Management Program," September 17, 1980.

11. Establish and use imprest funds for making small purchases of material and services, other than personal services, for the DNA, when it is determined more advantageous and consistent with the best interests of the Government, in accordance with DoD Directive 7360.10", "Disbursing Policies," January 17, 1989.

12. Authorize the publication of advertisments, notices, or proposals in newspapers, magazines, or other public periodicals as required for the effective administration and operation of DNA consistent with 44 U.S.C. 3702.

13. Establish and maintain appropriate property accounts for DNA, and appoint Boards of Survey, approve reports of survey, relieve personal liability, and drop account

ability for DNA property contained in the authorized property accounts that has been lost, damaged, stolen, destroyed, or otherwise rendered unserviceable, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

14. Promulgate the necessary security regulations for the protection of property and places under the jurisdiction of the Director, DNA, pursuant to DoD Directive 5200.86, "Security of Military Installations and Resources," July 29, 1980.

15. Establish and maintain, for the functions assigned, an appropriate publications system for the promulgation of common supply and service regulations, instructions, and reference documents and changes thereto, pursuant to the policies and procedures prescribed in DoD 5025.1-M", "DoD Directives System Procedures," December 1990.

16. Enter into support and service agreements with the Military Departments, other DoD Components, or other Federal Agencies, as required for the effective performance of DNA functions and responsibilities.

17. Enter into and administer contracts, directly or through a Military Department, a DoD contract administration services component, or other Federal Agency, as appropriate, for supplies, equipment, and services required to accomplish the mission of the DNA. To the extent that any law or Executive order specifically limits the exercise of such authority to persons at the Secretarial level of the Military Department, such authority shall be exercised by the appropriate Under Secretary or Assistant Secretary of Defense.

18. Lease property under the control of DNA under terms that will promote the national defense or that will be in the public interest, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2667.

The Director, DNA, may redelegate these authorities, as appropriate, and in writing, except as otherwise specifically indicated above or as otherwise provided by law or regulation.

(9) Establish policies and programs that strengthen DoD Component technology development programs, encourage technical competition and technology-driven prototyping that promise increased military capabilities, and exploit the cost-reduction potential of innovative or commercially developed technologies.

(10) Develop acquisition plans, strategies, guidance, and assessments, including affordability assessments and investment area analyses, in support of the acquisition Milestone review and Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) processes.

(11) Administer the Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) and Cost/Schedule Control System Criteria (C/SCSC) systems.

(12) Designate major defense acquisition programs as either DAB or Component programs, sign congressional certifications and reports to include Milestone authorization breaches, administer the Selected Acquisition Report (SAR) and Unit Cost Report (UCS) systems, and exercise the other specific authorities provided for in the delegations of authority contains in appendix to this part.

(13) Develop, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USD(P)), memoranda of agreements and memoranda of understandings with friendly and Allied Nations relating to acquisition matters.

(14) Establish policies for maintenance of the defense industrial base.

(15) Supervise the management and performance of the Strategic and Critical Defense Materials Program pursuant to E.O. 12626 of February 25, 1988 (3 CFR, 1988 Comp., p. 552).

(16) Establish policies, in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management and Personnel) (ASD(FM&P)), for the training and career development of acquisition personnel.

(17) Advise the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense on technical and programmatic issues arising in Defense Planning and Resources Boards matters.

(b) For each assigned area identified in § 382.4, the USD(A) shall:

(1) Direct planning and analyses activities to assess the technical, eco

nomic, and military worth of specific acquisition programs and investment

areas.

(2) Establish policies, systems, and standards that promote more effective and efficient administration and management of acquisition resources, and monitor the execution of approved programs to ensure available resources are being applied in accordance with established policies and standards.

(3) Review and evaluate DoD Component plans, programs, and budget submissions to ensure adherence to established priorities, policies and procedures, standards, and resource guidance; and, as appropriate, develop recommended alternatives for Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense consideration during all phases of the PPBS process.

(4) Promote coordination, cooperation, and mutual understanding of all matters related to assigned activities, both inside and outside the Department of Defense.

(5) Serve as primary focal point and principal spokesman for the Department of Defense; serve on boards, committees, and other groups pertaining to assigned functional areas; and represent the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense on USD(A) matters outside the Department of Defense.

(6) Establish and maintain management information and reporting systems.

(7) Perform such other duties as the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Defense may prescribe.

§382.4 Functions.

The USD(A) shall carry out the responsibilities described in §382.3, for the following functional areas:

(a) Acquisition management. (b) Basic and applied research and the defense technology base.

(c) Design and engineering, and the development of weapon systems.

(d) Command, control, communications, and intelligence programs, systems, and activities related to acquisition.

(e) Logistics acquisition and management, to include supply systems, spares program management, weapons systems logistics elements, items

(ii) The Assistant Secretary of Defense (Production and Logistics).

(iii) Acquisition-related activities of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence.

(iv) The Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Atomic Energy).

(v) The Deputy Under Secretary (Industrial and International Programs).

(vi) The Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.

(vii) The Director, Program Integration.

(viii) The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Defense Communications Agency, the Defense Logistics Agency, the Defense Mapping Agency, the Defense Nuclear Agency, the Defense Contract Management Agency, the Defense Systems Management College, and the On-Site Inspection Agency.

(2) Provide technical guidance for utilization of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Analysis Center.

(3) Provide policy guidance, goal setting, and management supervision for assigned Management Support Activities, and utilization of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).

(4) Use existing facilities and services of the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies, whenever practicable, to avoid duplication and to achieve an appropriate balance among modernization, readiness, sustainability, efficiency, and economy.

(f) The USD(A) shall also:

(1) Issue DoD Instructions, DoD publications, and one-time directive-type memoranda, consistent with DOD 5025.1M, that implement acquisition policies and procedures for the functions assigned to the USD(A). Instructions to Unified and Specified Commands shall be issued through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS).

(2) Obtain reports, information, advice, and assistance, consistent with DoD Directive 7750.5,7 as necessary in carrying out assigned functions.

(3) Communicate directly with the Heads of DoD Components. Commu

See footnote 1 to § 382.3(a)(1). 7See footnote 1 to § 382.3(a)(1).

nications to Commanders of the Unified and Specified Commands shall be through the CJCS.

(4) Establish arrangements for DoD participation in non-defense governmental programs for which the USD(A) is assigned primary DoD cognizance.

(5) Communicate with other Government Agencies, representatives of legislative branch, and members of the public, as appropriate, in carrying out assigned functions.

(6) Coordinate with and exchange information with other OSD and DoD officials exercising collateral or related responsibilities.

(7) Exercise the delegations of authority contained in appendix to this part.

(8) Work directly with the Service Acquisition Executives,

(g) Other OSD officials and Heads of Components shall coordinate with the USD(A) on all matters related to authorities, responsibilities, and functions assigned in this part.

(h) In the absence or disability of the USD(A), the Acting USD(A) may exercise all authorities of the USD(A).

(i) Nothing in this part or the Delegations of Authority to the USD(A) limits or otherwise affects delegations of authority by the Secretary of Defense to the Deputy Secretary of Defense.

APPENDIX TO PART 382-DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY

Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense, and subject to his direction, authority, and control, and in accordance with DoD policies, Directives, and Instructions, the USD(A) is hereby delegated authority to exercise, within his assigned responsibilities and functional areas, all authority of the Secretary of Defense derived from statute, Executive order, authority of the Secretary of Defense derived from statute, Executive order, and interagency agreement, except where specifically limited by statute or Executive order to the Secretary of Defense, to include but not limited to:

1. Exercise all authorities delegated to the Secretary of Defense by the Department of Commerce DPAS Del. No. 1, as amended (DoD Directive 4405.6').

2. Act for the Secretary of Defense in the exercise of extraordinary contractual action

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