DLAD PGI
11.402(a)(90)[CH1]
The expedite process will generally be initiated by the Supply Planner or Customer Account Specialist (CAS), who would typically be the point of receipt for revised “need date” information from the customer. If the Acquisition Specialist becomes aware of a customer’s need for an earlier delivery, he/she can provide this information to the Supply Planner or CAS. If the Supply Planner or CAS asks the Acquisition Specialist to attempt to expedite delivery, the following procedures apply:
(1) If a PR has not yet been solicited, the Acquisition Specialist may elect to include delivery as an evaluation factor in the solicitation.
(2) If an acquisition is in the solicitation phase, the Acquisition Specialist may elect to issue a solicitation amendment to consider delivery in the evaluation of quotes/offers. This decision should be based on factors such as whether the estimated ALT makes it practicable to issue a solicitation amendment (e.g., in the case of an LTC). For an acquisition that has been solicited and is a candidate for automated award, the Acquisition Specialist may elect to withdraw the acquisition from the automated system and award manually. If a solicitation amendment is done, the information will be reflected in the PR Prioritization Report, which assists Acquisition Specialists by identifying the week when a PR should be awarded in order to meet the required delivery date (RDD) consistent with Attainment to Plan (ATP). If the Acquisition Specialist elects not to issue a solicitation amendment, see DLA PGI 11.402(a)(90)(3).
(3) If a contract has been awarded, the Acquisition Specialist shall contact the contractor and attempt to negotiate an earlier delivery date.
(A) If the contractor is willing to make a formal commitment to deliver on an earlier date, the Acquisition Specialist shall execute a contract modification, so the new Contract Delivery Date (CDD) will be reflected in the automated systems.
(B) If the contractor is only willing to make an informal agreement to attempt to provide an earlier delivery, the Acquisition Specialist shall e-mail the Supply Planner or CAS to provide this information. The Supply Planner or CAS can then advise the customer that there is a possibility of an improved Estimated Ship Date (ESD). No contract modification is required under these circumstances.