Defense Agencies

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DEFENSE AGENCIES

Ballistic Missile Defense Organization

The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-7100

Phone, 703-695-6420. Internet, www.acq.osd.mil/bmdo/html/bmdolink.html.

Director Lt. Gen. Ronald Kadish, USAF

Deputy Director Maj. Gen. Peter Franklin, USA

Executive Director Robert Snyder

Chief of Staff Col. Nick Anstine, USAF

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The Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) was established to develop ballistic and cruise missile defense systems that are capable of providing a limited defense of the United States and a flexible, interoperable family of theater missile defense systems that may be forward deployed to protect elements of the U.S. Armed Forces and allies of the United States. BMDO is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.

BMDO's mission is to manage and direct DOD's ballistic missile defense acquisition programs, which include theater missile defense, and to develop and deploy, if directed, a national missile defense program designed to protect the United States from a long-range missile threat posed by rogue nations. It is responsible for the continuing research and development of technologies that are relevant for long-term ballistic missile defense.

For further information, contact the Financial Management Directorate, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, Washington, DC 20301-7100. Phone, 703-697-8710. Internet, www.acq.osd.mil/bmdo/html/bmdolink.html.

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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714

Phone, 703-526-6624. Internet, www.darpa.mil.

Director (vacancy)

Deputy Director Jane Alexander

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is a separately organized agency within DOD and is under the authority, direction, and

control of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering. The Agency engages in research and development projects essential to DOD and conducts prototype projects that embody technology that may be incorporated into joint programs, programs in support of deployed U.S. forces, selected military department programs, or dual-use programs and, on request, assists the military departments in their research and development efforts. To this end, the Agency arranges, manages, and directs the performance of work connected with assigned advanced projects by the military departments, other Government agencies, individuals, private business entities, and educational or research institutions, as appropriate.

For further information, contact the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714. Phone, 703-

526-6624. Internet, www.darpa.mil.

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Defense Commissary Agency

1300 ``E'' Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800

Phone, 804-734-8721. Internet, www.commissaries.com.

Director Maj. Gen. Robert J. Courter, Jr., USAF

Chief Executive Officer John F. McGowan

Chief, Support Staff Laura R. Harrell

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The Defense Commissary Agency was established in 1990 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the operational supervision of the Commissary Operating Board. The Agency is responsible for providing an efficient and effective worldwide system of commissaries for selling groceries and household supplies at low, practical prices to members of the military services, their families, and other authorized patrons, while maintaining high standards of quality, facilities, products, and service.

Sources of Information

Employment General employment inquiries should be addressed to the Human Resources Business Unit, Defense Commissary Agency, 5001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22333-0000. Phone, 703-274-0183 or

703-274-0184.

Procurement and Small Business Activities For information, contact the Executive Director, Capital Investment Business Area, Defense Commissary Agency, 1300 ``E'' Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800. Phone, 804-734-8740.

Publication A Business Guide for Marketing to the Defense Commissary Agency is available free of charge from the Executive Director, Capital Investment Business Area, Defense Commissary Agency, 1300 ``E'' Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800. Phone, 804-734-8740.

For further information, contact the Chief, Safety, Security, and Administration, 1300 ``E'' Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800. Phone, 800-

699-5063 or 804-734-8253. Internet, www.commissaries.com.

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Defense Contract Audit Agency

Suite 2135, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219

Phone, 703-767-3200. Internet, www.dcaa.mil.

Director William H. Reed

Deputy Director Michael J. Thibault

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The Defense Contract Audit Agency was established in 1965 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense

(Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer. The Agency performs all necessary contract audit functions for DOD and provides accounting and financial advisory services to all Defense components responsible for procurement and contract administration. These services are provided in connection with the negotiation, administration, and settlement of contracts and subcontracts. They include evaluating the acceptability of costs claimed or proposed by contractors and reviewing the efficiency and economy of contractor operations. Other Government agencies may request the Agency's services under appropriate arrangements.

The Agency manages its operations through 5 regional offices responsible for approximately 81 field audit offices throughout the United States and...

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