Defense Agencies

DEFENSE AGENCIES

Ballistic Missile Defense Organization

The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-7100

Phone, 703-697-4040

Director Lt. Gen. Lester Lyles, USAF

Deputy Director Rear Adm. Richard West, USN

Chief of Staff Col. William Smith, USAF

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The Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (formerly the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization) was established as a separate agency of the Department of Defense and is Presidentially chartered and mandated by Congress to develop ballistic and cruise missile defense systems that are capable of providing highly effective 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.

The agency's mission is to manage and direct DOD's Ballistic Missile Defense acquisition programs, which include theater missile defense, and to develop a national missile defense program for the United States. The agency also is responsible for the continuing research and development of follow-on technologies that are relevant for long-term ballistic missile defense. These programs will build a technical foundation for evolutionary growth in future ballistic missile defenses. In developing these programs, the agency utilizes the services of the Military Departments, the Department of Energy, private industries, and educational and research institutions.

For further information, contact Management Operations, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, Washington, DC 20301-7100. Phone, 703-693-

1532.

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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714

Phone, 703-696-2444

Director Larry Lynn

Deputy Director H. Lee Buchanan III

Deputy Director for Management Ron H. Register

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is a separately organized agency within the Department of Defense under a Director appointed by the Secretary of Defense. The Agency, under the authority, direction, and control of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E), engages in advanced basic and applied research and development projects essential to the Department of Defense, 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.

In this regard, 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; recommends through the DDR&E to the Secretary of Defense assignment of advanced projects to the Agency; keeps the DDR&E, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Military Departments, and other Department of Defense agencies informed on significant new developments and technological advances within assigned projects; and performs other such functions as the Secretary of Defense or the DDR&E may assign.

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

696-2444 or 703-526-4170.

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Defense Commissary Agency

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

Phone, 804-734-8721

Director Maj. Gen. Richard E. Beale, Jr., USA (Ret.)

Chief Executive Officer Charles M. Wiker

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The Defense Commissary Agency was established by direction of the Secretary of Defense on November 9, 1990, and operates under DOD Directive 5105.55.

The Agency is responsible for providing an efficient and effective worldwide system of commissaries for reselling groceries and household supplies at low, practical prices (consistent with quality) 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 Headquarters, Defense Commissary Agency, Attn: Personnel Management Support Office, 1300 ``E'' Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800. Phone, 804-

734-8684.

Procurement and Small Business Activities For information, contact the Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Headquarters, Defense Commissary Agency, 1300 ``E'' Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800. Phone, 804-734-8329.

Publication How To Do Business with DeCA is available free of charge from the Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, at the address above.

For further information, contact the Chief, Safety, Security, and Administration, 1300 ``E'' Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800. Phone, 804-

734-8808.

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Defense Contract Audit Agency

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

Phone, 703-767-3200

Director William H. Reed

Deputy Director Michael J. Thibault

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The Defense Contract Audit Agency was established in 1965 and operates under Department of Defense Directive 5105.36.

The Agency performs all necessary contract audit functions for the Department of Defense 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 108 field audit offices throughout the United States and overseas. Each region is responsible for the contract auditing function in its assigned area.

Regional Offices--Defense Contract Audit Agency

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Region Address Director Telephone

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CENTRAL...................... Suite 300, 106 Decker Ct., C.T. Cherry...................... 214-650-4859

Irving, TX 75062-2795. EASTERN...................... Suite 300, 2400 Lake Park Dr., Richard R. Buhre................. 770-319-4514

Smyrna, GA 30080-7644. MID-ATLANTIC................. Suite 1000, 615 Chestnut St., William H. Kraft................. 215-597-5837

Philadelphia, PA 19106-4498. NORTHEASTERN................. 83 Hartwell Ave., Lexington, Francis Summers, Jr.............. 617-377-9715

MA 02173-3163. WESTERN...................... Suite 300, 16700 Valley View Robert W. Matter................. 714-228-7001

Ave., La Mirada, CA 90638-

5830.

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For further information, contact the Executive Officer, Defense Contract Audit Agency, Suite 2135, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA

22060-6219. Phone, 703-767-3265. Information regarding...