Defense Science Board

Abstract

The Secretary of Defense, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C., Appendix) and 41 C.F.R. ยง 102- 3.50(d), established the Defense Science Board (DSB) as a discretionary advisory committee. The DSB provides independent advice to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering, the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other Department officials for all matters relating to the acquisition processes, research and development, manufacturing, production, and logistics; command, control, communications and intelligence activities related to acquisition, military construction and procurement. The DSB is concerned with the pressing and complex technological problems facing the DoD in such areas as research, engineering, organizational structure and process, business and functional concepts, and manufacturing, and ensures the identification of new technologies and new applications of technology in those areas to strengthen national security. Contracted services are critical to the success of the DSB. The funds provided allows for the procurement of professional, analytical, and administrative services, to include the tasks of planning, preparation, execution, administrative support, logistics, and documentation for Subcommittee meetings and conferences. The vendors also provide essential services in support of the DSB and the DSB staff in the following areas: technical, business, and administrative planning; organizing, managing, coordinating, and tracking (e.g., cost, schedule, and deliverables); and performance management, data management, and subcontract management along with refining initial and final reports of the various study groups.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2024
Source ID
807_0606300D8Z_6_0400_PB_2024

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Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Government and Public Administration Law.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control

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