In support of the National Defense Strategy, our efforts and resources focus on three cross-cutting priorities. endobj << /Contents 109 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> endobj References 2. << /Contents 86 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAAAI 79 0 R /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R /FAAADF 87 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> Based on data from The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security. Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment In this role, he is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for all matters relating to energy, installations, and the environment, including operational and facility energy, installation maintenance and environmental planning. 2023 Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards! 28 0 obj endobj << /Contents 113 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> x* { endstream acquisition; contract administration; logistics and materiel The official account for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment within the Department of Defense. Dr. William A. LaPlante Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Full image Senate-confirmed in April 2022, the Honorable Dr. William A. LaPlante serves as the Under Secretary. %PDF-1.7 ZKzZ]:{Ar5h_7%_|sWJ}\/__o_/?s`~_Oo/__~x_/?%wowO~^r}d>osy1E^{j[>Pfw c_GN%<>qR}/q[lmuc9k|q;-C|${S'aKib#oT)kb Link our defense and organic industrial bases to the broader economic and innovation ecosystems in the United States, and those of allies and partners. 19 0 obj INRMP Contents 6. While in Israel, Dr. LaPlante signed the U.S.-Israel Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) and celebrated the establishment of the U.S.-Israel Defense Industrial Base Working Group. % Pentagon spokesperson Jeff Jurgensen provided the following readout: Today, Dr. Bill LaPlante, Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, concluded a week of bilateral and multilateral engagements in London and Brussels. endobj USD(A&S) Joins "On Acquisition" Webinar with Defense Acquisition University. In this role, he is responsible This morning he. endobj Delivering capability at the point of need through a Defense Acquisition System that is flexible, tailorable, and enables speed, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication. The U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) has significant supply chain vulnerabilities. 62 0 obj In that capacity, Dr. LaPlante aligned that Services 43-billion-dollar acquisition enterprise budget with the Air Force vision and strategy. Deliver high warfighting value from our developing and fielded weapons systems and provide Warfighters multiple ways to win the high-end fight. Federal-and DoD-wide contracting regulations, policies, and strategies; Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Principal Deputy, Acquisition Data and Analytics, Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, Office of the Executive Director for Special Access Program Central Office. Enable the Delivery and Sustainment of Secure, Resilient, and Preeminent Capabilities to the Warfighter and International Partners Quickly and Cost Effectively. Ellen Lord became the first Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment on 1 February 2018, after serving as the final Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. << /Contents 126 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (ASD(A)) [2] delivers capability at the point of need through a Defense Acquisition System that is flexible, tailorable, and enables speed. << /Contents 135 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> 3000 defense pentagon washington, dc 20301-3000 acquisition and sustainment memorandum for commander, united states cyber command (attn: acquistion executive) commander, united states special operations command (attn: acquisition executive) commander, united states transportation command (attn: acquisition executive) Dr. William A. LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, has issued a Call for Nominationsfor the Department of Defense's (DoD) 2023 Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards. 12 0 obj Michael Brown, Nominee for Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment Michael Brown served as the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) at the U.S. Department of Defense . Each Service Acquisition Executive is requested to designate a counterpart: Program Management-Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) Engineering -Deputy Director, Engineering, OUSD(R&E) Test and Evaluation-Deputy Director, Engineering, OUSD(R&E) Led by the Under Secretary, OUSD(A&S) oversees logistics, maintenance, and sustainment support for all elements of the Department and establishes policies for the maintenance of the defense industrial base of the United States. endobj In reestablishing the position of USD (R&E) the Senate Armed Services Committee stated (S.Rept. << /Contents 146 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> These products can withstand high temperatures, pressures, and stresses and are typically long-lived and rugged. 20 0 obj An official website of the United States Government, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. It represents perhaps the most significant update to the Defense Acquisition Workforce certification construct and governance we've seen in many years. endobj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 48424 >> Please enable JavaScript to use this feature. Prior to this appointment, from October 2012 June 2017, Ms. Lord served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Inc. endobj The office of Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological (CNB) [4] defense programs leads DoD efforts in preparing for, deterring, and mitigating current and future weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats. United States Department of Defense. endobj endobj << /Contents 114 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> Industrial supply chains are increasingly complex and global, which results in a dependenc y on overseas vendors' products and strategic raw materials. Most recently, LaPlante served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Draper Laboratory. endobj Build and maintain a robust national security industrial base and supply chain. The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security. Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and 9 0 obj 64 0 obj 67 0 obj 13 0 obj endobj endobj acres and over 500,000 buildings and structures at more than 500 installations. OUSD (A&S) is focused on forming an acquisition system that . The official website of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment OUSD(A&S) . << /Contents 116 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> U6.)*ldV~{QX`Q,\\2J=GCr!\eH@A44 ZfRE(UahAXriwUdRac }1r`KqL-?pf7Ve|%piFfMQX[}mLgwI-G(:PXm6N25zV53:^j1 k;Gc9(\\bNyM(E#w0# D+sy0y8\`iafW 9cpp4#}=$`0v`$wXQY:nFmz'N\ Ensures the DoD Components follow the procedures in Attachment 3 of this DTM. endobj In this capacity, she was responsible to the Secretary of Defense for all matters pertaining to acquisition; developmental testing; contract administration; logistics and materiel readiness; installations and environment; operational energy; chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons; the acquisition workforce; and the defense industrial base. As part of the reorganization, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness (ASD(L&MR)) and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment (ASD(EI&E)) positions were combined into a new Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment.[9][10]. Under the auspices of the U.S.-Israel Defense Acquisition Advisory Group (DAAG), the newly established Defense Industrial Base Working Group will be co-chaired by the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and Director of International Defense Cooperation at the Israeli Ministry of Defense. endobj The Military Retirement Reform Act of 1986 created the position of Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (USD(A)), which was implemented with the issuance of Department of Defense Directive 5134.1 in February 1987. << /Pages 2 0 R /Type /Catalog >> Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD (AT&L)) and established the positions of USD (R&E) and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD (A&S)). << /Contents 94 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAAAI 79 0 R /FAAABB 80 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> 22 0 obj The Department of Defense has awarded $4.7B on contract under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, and an additional $6.3B on contract to replace equipment drawn down from U.S. stocks. As USD(A&S), LaPlante is responsible for all matters pertaining to acquisition; contract administration; logistics and materiel readiness; installations and environment; operational energy; chemical and biological defense; the acquisition workforce; and the defense industrial base. endobj In this role, she led a multi-billion dollar business with a broad range of products and services supporting defense, homeland security, aerospace, infrastructure protection, and customers around the world. ), this issuance: Establishes the position, responsibilities and functions, relationships, and authorities of the USD(R&E). The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security. 61 0 obj << /Contents 99 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R /FAAAFC 92 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> Dr. Radha Iyengar Plumb was confirmed as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (DUSD(A&S)) in a Senate vote today. The office also has partners and detailed employees with specialized experience from the interagency. This morning he co-chaired an in-person meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group National Armaments Directors at NATO Headquarters. Deadline for submissions is August 31, 2023. << /Contents 143 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> 53 0 obj endobj He provides budgetary, policy and management << /Contents 95 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAAAI 79 0 R /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> endobj The Arrangement will enable both countries to acquire the industrial resources they need from one another to resolve unanticipated supply chain disruptions to meet national security needs. 52 0 obj Mr. Cramer was recognized for his achievements with multiple Meritorious Civilian Service Award, Superior Civilian Service Medals and Army Commanders Award for Civilian Service. The Industrial Policy [5] office supports the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment by providing detailed analyses and in-depth understanding of the increasingly global, commercial, and financially complex industrial supply chain essential to our national defense. endobj endobj The Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD (A&S)) issued an important new memorandum on September 2, 2020 entitled "Back-to-Basics" for the Defense Acquisition Workforce". Furthermore, constraints in material processing capacity and constraints in labor skill sets also have significant impacts to production capacity. The MCEIP office oversees the execution of the Defense Production Act Investments (DPAI) and Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) programs, utilizing all available authorities to address the challenge and incentivize industry. The Executive Director for Special Access Program Central Office [6] facilitates and maintains MOAs and memorandums of understanding for foreign involvement with DoD SAPs and coordinates with appropriate oversight authorities. UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT (USD(A&S)). 44 0 obj endobj Enable production in key areas through investment and innovative acquisition strategies. endobj << /Contents 140 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> maintenance and environmental planning. In this capacity, the ASD(S) prescribes policies and procedures for the conduct of logistics, maintenance, materiel readiness, strategic mobility, and sustainment support in the DoD, to include, supply, maintenance, and transportation. Identify and address supply chain / industrial base vulnerabilities. 58 0 obj endobj 3 0 obj endobj Industrial Base Policy is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) for developing Department of Defense policies for the maintenance of . An official website of the United States Government, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. stream Ms. Lord has more than 30 years of experience in the defense industry, serving in a variety of capacities, to include Senior Vice President and General Manager of Textron Defense Systems, now Weapon & Sensor Systems; and Senior Vice President and General Manager of AAI Corporation, now known as Textron Systems Electronic Systems, Support Solutions, and Unmanned Systems businesses. << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 1376 >> Download the following documents to begin your nomination process: In his current role as president and chief executive officer of Draper Laboratory, Dr. LaPlante has focused on aligning Drapers work with emerging technology and the global competitive innovation landscape. << /Contents 78 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAAAI 79 0 R /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> 21 0 obj endobj endobj Dr. LaPlante is a present and past member of several scientific boards and commissions focused on bettering national security, including serving as a commissioner on the congressionally mandated Section 809 Panel, which performed a comprehensive review of Department of Defense acquisition policies, and provided efficiency and improvement recommendations for the Congress. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Enclosures 1. An official website of the United States Government, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. This was Dr. LaPlantes first trip to Israel as Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. endobj IC prioritizes enabling a lethal, secure, and networked constellation of allies and partners. 41 0 obj the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment," January 31, 2018. c. Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, "Establishment of the Office of the Under . << /Contents 123 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> This arrangement provides for stronger transatlantic cooperation in defense and confirms the importance of a strong and more capable European defense that is complementary to and interoperable with NATO. Enable the health of the workforce through upskilling / training / professional development opportunities. 66 0 obj << /Contents 82 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> 39 0 obj 69 0 obj endobj << /Contents 144 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> The work of OUSD(A&S) is conducted through its several staff directorates, including: This article incorporates public domain material from .mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#3a3;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. endobj Invest in a first-class future workforce through talent management, education, training, and employment. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), a unit of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, supervises all Department of Defense acquisitions, including procurement of goods and services, research and development, developmental testing, and contract administration, for all elements of the Department. workforce; and the defense industrial base. Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting, 2023 Official U.S. Department of Defense Website. His portfolio included installation management, military construction, and utilities and energy management. 33 0 obj The USD(A&S): Executes the acquisition responsibilities in DoDD 5135.02. << /Contents 120 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAAAI 79 0 R /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> endobj 16 0 obj endobj Should be a couple sentences to a short paragraph and be to the point. << /Length 9 /Filter /FlateDecode >> acquisition of commercial services and commercial products including COTS items. Throughout his career, Dr. LaPlante has also been a member of several scientific boards and commissions focused on maintaining national security, including the Defense Science Board, U.S. Strategic Command Senior Advisory Group, Naval Research Advisory Committee, and congressionally mandated Section 809 panel. endobj << /Contents 132 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> Deadline for submissions is August 31, 2023. She has served on the industry steering committee for the Center for New American Securitys (CNAS) task force on Strategy, Technology and the Global Defense Industry, as well as CNASs DoD-Industry collaborative project Future Foundry: Forging New Industries for Defense, which was formed to examine key technological trends and challenges facing the global defense industry. The MCEIP office is executing a nested investment approach in support of the National Defense Strategy (NDS), through the Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) office, and is investing in both major and sub tier suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks previously identified by PA&T and other stakeholders. For more information, please visithttps://www.acq.osd.mil/. << /Contents 117 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> Dr. Bill LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and Jim Woolsey, DAU President, recently sat down to discuss LaPlantes priorities and answer questions from the Defense Acquisition Workforce. endobj endobj Under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(A&S), the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition: Integrates DMSMS risk management processes in acquisition and contracting policy,procedures, guidance, regulations, and training. << /Contents 127 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >> Opt in to send and receive text messages from President Biden. Mitigate the challenges identified by PA&T and create long term, resilient, and secure defense industrial base supply chains to ensure a sustainable industrial base that can be protected by other Department authorities. Previously, he served in the Obama-Biden Administration as the Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics from 20142017. . Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment, Provides oversight and policy direction to Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Under Secretary of Defense (A&S), Serves as the principal staff assistant and advisor to the USD A&S, Deputy Secretary of Defense (DEPSECDEF), and Secretary of Defense (SECDEF). The position is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Defense on matters relating to acquisition program management; the Department of Defense Acquisition System; and the development of strategic, space, intelligence, tactical warfare, command Additionally, Dr. LaPlante toured Israeli military installations and defense industrial sites to learn more about capabilities and opportunities to continue to strengthen bilateral efforts in context of the security environment. endobj 18 0 obj chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons; the acquisition Ms. Lord earned a Master of Science degree in chemistry from the University of New Hampshire, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry from Connecticut College. 2 0 obj Develops policies and provides advice to NCBDP related plans and programs, Provides detailed analyses and in-depth understanding of the increasingly global, commercial, and financially complex industrial supply chain, Serves under the authority and direction of both the Deputy Secretary of Defense (DepSecDef) and the USD(A&S), 2023 Official U.S. Department of Defense Website, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, Office of the Executive Director for Special Access Program Central Office, Acquisition and Sustainment Leadership Transition, USD(A&S) Joins On Acquisition Webinar with Defense Acquisition University. Former Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD (A&S)) Full image Ms. Stacy Cummings is a career member of the Senior Executive Service, and is. stream endobj We'll be in touch with the latest information on how President Biden and his administration are working for the American people, as well as ways you can get involved and help our country build back better. endobj to the Under Secretary of Defense for all matters pertaining to endobj Dr. LaPlante earned a bachelors degree in engineering physics from the University of Illinois, a masters degree in applied physics from Johns Hopkins University, and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the Catholic University of America. UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING (USD(R&E)) Purpose:Under the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense by Sections 113 and of Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C. << /Contents 134 0 R /Group << /CS /DeviceRGB /S /Transparency /Type /Group >> /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 2 0 R /Resources << /Font << /FAAABB 80 0 R /FAAABH 81 0 R >> >> /Type /Page >>