1100 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1100
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UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 1100 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1100 |
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| COMPTROLLER | May 21, 1997 |
| MEMORANDUM FOR | UNDER SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE DIRECTOR, DEFENSE RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING ASSISTANT SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DIRECTOR, OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION ASSISTANTS TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS OF THE DEFENSE AGENCIES DIRECTORS OF THE DOD FIELD ACTIVITIES |
| INFO COPY: | SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF |
| SUBJECT: | Management Reform Memorandum #5 -- Disposal of Excess Government-owned Property |
In conjunction with the Secretary's efforts to undertake a revolution in business practices, I am asking the Commander of the Defense Contract Management Command (DCMC) to develop a plan to eliminate excess government-owned property under the stewardship control of defense contractors. The Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Technology) has established an integrated process team to assess what changes need to be made in DoD acquisition policies regarding government property. To parallel that effort, I am asking the Commander, DCMC, to develop, in conjunction with the Military Departments and Defense Agencies, a method to determine what equipment currently in storage is no longer needed and how best to eliminate equipment/stocks for which the inherent economic value does not match ongoing storage/maintenance costs.
The Commander, DCMC, is authorized to initiate such research (to include data calls inside the Department) as necessary to develop a disposal plan. I have asked the Commander to submit a coordinated plan to my office by September 1, with a goal of disposing of all excess property by January 1, 2000.
Your cooperation in supporting this analysis will be appreciated.
In approximately two weeks from the date of this memorandum, I will have my secretary arrange for a meeting with the Commander, DCMC, to obtain a status on how this effort is proceeding.
 John J. Hamre |