Attachment_4_PLT_Improvement_Letter.pdf

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

AVIATION

5201 MARTIN RD.

REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL 35898

1 July 2015

MEMORANDUM FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS

FROM: DLA AVIATION HUNTSVILLE/AH

SUBJECT: Production Lead Time (PLT) Improvement Initiative in Support of War Fighter Mission

1. The most visible issues confronting the government are shortfalls in meeting war fighter needs, both from a material support standpoint and a financial standpoint. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is reaching out to our Defense Contractors for your support in meeting mission requirements in a more robust fashion. I am asking that you actively focus on reducing production lead times when evaluating and quoting delivery schedules on all solicitations. DLA has an overall goal of reducing production lead time by 50% with the expectation that this effort would result in improvements in material supportability and in downstream supply chain costs in the areas of depot repair operations and reduced acquisition costs due to lower repair cycle time.

2. DLA in partnership with industry is the leader in supporting all Service mission requirements;

collectively our focus is to provide quality assets when needed which requires your commitment to readiness in supporting the war fighter. It is imperative that we work together to support the mission in these difficult economic times.

3. DLA appreciates your cooperation in working with us to maximize our efficiencies and welcomes any feedback concerning this initiative. Please contact the undersigned with any questions or recommendations at jiley.mcnease@dla.mil or 256-876-7182.

Jiley E. McNease Director, Procurement Operations Huntsville mailto:.mcnease@dla.mil