(The above is a policy office which provides general information and guidance only. Specific marketing efforts should be focused at the most appropriate buying offices listed in Chapter 4.)

PACAF has command acquisition responsibilities for contracting programs within PACAF, which also covers Guam and Alaska. This includes local purchase supply support, base level contractual services, and maintenance/repair/minor new work construction projects for the following bases:

The mission of the USAF Academy is to buy all supplies and services necessary to support the operation of this installation as both a military university and an AF base. The following lists are typical of the items and services purchased.

Representative Service Acquisitions:

Typical Item Acquisitions:

ADPE; Software and Software Services; Cadet Athletic Jackets; Cadet Bathrobes; Cadet Caps; Cadet Parkas; Cadet Running Suits; Cadet Shirts; Diplomas; Hospital Support Items and Medical Supplies; Sports Equipment and Uniforms; Pharmaceuticals

The mission of the 11th Contracting Squadron is to provide contracting support for supplies and services necessary to the operation of approximately 300 requiring activities in the National Capital Region. The 11th Contracting Squadron (11CONS/LGCB) provides support to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, HQ 11th Wing and other AF agencies within the National Capital Region. The 11 CONS operational contracting functions are responsible for purchasing base supplies, services, construction and specialized services for IT and studies and analysis.

Typical Item Acquisitions:

IT, Software, Hardware, Maintenance; AF Plaques; Base Supply Support; Base Wide Grounds Maintenance; Construction and AE Services; Contractor Technical Support to AF Pentagon Elements; Historical, Personnel and Research Studies; Laundry; Dry Cleaning; Maintenance, Food and Custodial Services; Logistic Systems Research and Analysis; Military Family Housing Maintenance; O&M of Computer Modeling Systems

Typical Item Acquisitions:

ADPE, Software, Hardware, Maintenance; AF Plaques; Base Supply Support; Base Wide Grounds Maintenance; Construction and AE Services; Contractor Technical Support to AF Pentagon Elements; Historical, Personnel and Research Studies; Laundry; Dry Cleaning; Maintenance, Food and Custodial Services; Logistic Systems Research and Analysis; Military Family Housing Maintenance; O&M of Computer Modeling Systems

TYPICAL BASE CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES

Contracting responsibility for support of a command's mission generally is assigned to a particular base or bases within the command. Contracts awarded by the other bases assigned to the command generally are limited to the supplies and services required for the daily operation of the base. The following lists are typical of the services and items bought by all base contracting offices.

REPRESENTATIVE SERVICE ACQUISITIONS

TYPICAL ITEM ACQUISITION

NOTE: Base contracting offices do not acquire major buys for the FSCs listed above unless the assigned class item managers are unable to furnish the quantity or meet the required delivery.

COMMISSARIES, EXCHANGES AND TROOP SUPPORT

Three key activities for the above areas are DeCA, AAFES, and DPSC:

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)can be accessed at:

http://www.commissaries.com/

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) can be accessed at:

http://www.aafes.com/pa/index.html

The Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) can be accessed at:

http://www.dscp.dla.mil/