Program-Wide Support
Abstract
Program-Wide Support (PWS) contains non-headquarters management costs in support of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) functions and activities across the entire Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). It Includes Government Civilians, Contract Support Service, and Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) providing integrity and oversight of the BMDS as well as, supporting MDA in enabling the development and evaluation of technologies that will respond to the changing threat. In addition, includes Global Deployment personnel and support performing deployment site preparation and activation. Other costs included provide facility capabilities for MDA Executing Agent locations, such as physical and technical security, legal services, travel and agency training, office and equipment leases, utilities, data and unified communications support, supplies and maintenance, materiel and readiness and central property management of equipment, and similar operating expenses. Also includes legal settlements. In keeping with congressional intent, Program Wide Support is allocated on a pro-rata basis and therefore, fluctuates by year based on the total MDA budget.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- MD40_0603178C_3_0400_PB_2015
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