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Show HILL TOP TIMES Friday, November 9. 1984 effirts ssivomi) Do redfoirsifte sereeiniiiirDgj By Michael D. Amidan Directorate of Competition Advocacy reviewed for an acquisition method code assignment was determined to be a candidate for competition. Limited sources were available because of the lack of available materials and the manufacturing process. After contractor proposed bids were received and a facility review on the low bidder was completed, it was recommended that the low bidder receive the contract. ' Many so called "horror stories" are printed advertising the outrageous prices being paid for ladders, bolts or hammers, but cost savings for A cap retainer previously purchased at $484.74 each was being reviewed for the appropriate acquisition method code and the vendor was given the contract instead of the prime contractor. The vendor's cost to the government was $13.98 each. Based on a buy of 92 cap retainers, the last purchase made at the old price and without any inflation factors added, the government whould have paid approximately $44,596.08 comThe unit cost of the antenna stop pared to the actual cost of $1,286.16 was $530 in 1981 and under the new or a savings of $43,309.92. A clamp assembly previously purr contract, the breakout price for 1,660 units was $294.69 each or an initial, chased through a sole source was breakout cost savings of $390,614.60. screened and a competitive acquisiAfter additional purchasing, more tion method code assigned. Through than $155,000 has been saved. competition, the item was bought at procurement of items are realized through the screening efforts being performed in the Competition Advocacy directorate. Not much credit is given to those who are regularly saving Air Force dollars while performing their normal workday duties. Following are some samples of how dollar savings are realized through the routine efforts of employees. An antenna stop which was being 11 mrairaev $8.70 in lieu of $60. The initial savings for the 238 items required is $11,526.80 or a projected eight-yea- r buy savings of $115,268. Seven CAMs previously purchased through a sole source cost $2,500 each. The item was screened and a competitive acquisition code assigned. Through a competitive buy, the item is now being purchased at $49.25 each which resulted in a saving's of $17,155.25. Acquisition Method Code screening is one procedure for finding hidden problems and bringing cost increases under control. Through the efforts of the work force, Air Force dollars are being saved and successes as mentioned above can be reported. Qualoty identifies changes, improves effectiveness By James Chapman Quality Assurance Unlike many organizations on the base, QA has an office symbol which is truly indicative of its mission: quality assurance. Col. Bill T. Bailey, assistant to the ALC commander for Quality Assurstaff funcance, and his tion as the coordinating and advisory body for quality for the Air Logistics Center, providing quality assurance assistance to the ALC commander and staff. 35-memb- er QA provides direct quality support to those organizations which do not have a quality office and has an in- for purchase requests and provide procurement assistance by participation in various surveys and product and Manufacturing through their quality organizations. The office determines where emphasis and priority are to be directed for ALC quality assurance activities and conducts audits and evaluations to identify changes necessary to improve effectiveness of ALC programs. Some other responsibilites are to provide contract quality requirements FACT O KY f A S H 1720 West 1000 North, Layton NEW STORE HOURS: i , . - w Weekdays The Q A office also serves as action point for processing quality material evaluations. deficiency reports received through the Air Force deficiency reporting sysWhen deemed necessary, governtem. Reported problems are invesment mandatory inspections are levied upon the contract administration tigated by QA specialists with the office to assure specific characteristics objective of resolving the problem and are inspected. Technical documents, preventing its recurrence. such as commodity specifications, enQA is aggressive in trying to get gineering statements of work, work contractors to repair or replace defecspecifications for repair or overhaul, tive material they have furnished the maintenance project directives, and Air Force. Contractor restitution base service contracts, are reviewed resulted in cost avoidance of more for adequate quality assurance pro than $7.7 million in fiscal 1984. direct relationship to the directorates of Distribution, Maintenance, and Contracting visions. 10:00-5:3- 0 546-603- 1 p.m., Saturday 9:00-2:0- 0 IO N S p.m. wm,jM sjissiSSSsi- ' Heavy Jacket 1X-2X-3- X Dig Shirts $5 Hooded Shifts 'if- - Velbur Shirts Co $9 rg2 Ladies' Tops $J WEST JORDAN 8020 South 1641 West Vests Boys' Sweatefs S( Heat Transfers Men's Sweaters $ 1 25 CHRISTMAS! OREM 1083 North State |