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The no later than application acceptance date of October 10, 2025 is rescinded until further notice. DPCAP will continue to acknowledge receipt of all applications and nominations during this period. An application deadline will be provided once a continuing resolution or appropriation is approved.
The Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP) Acquisition Exchange Program (AEP) provides a unique career developmental experience for high-caliber individuals in acquisition and acquisition-related career fields.
The AEP represents a serious commitment on the part of DPCAP to provide a valuable career development experience to individuals in the acquisition community.
Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy’s AEP provides participants insight into, and experience in, the development and implementation of DoD-wide acquisition policy.
Candidates work in a DPCAP Directorate to enhance their pricing and contracting skills as well as to develop their managerial and leadership skills as they prepare for future positions within the acquisition community.
Sponsoring DPCAP Directorates include:
AEP cycle:
The program has been in place since 2001 and over 360 candidates have participated from the Services as well as Defense Agencies.
The Program will include a hybrid of in-person opportunities (orientation, conference attendance and colocation with assigned directorate) as well as remote work. Selectees will be notified of availability of DPCAP funding prior to the start of the program.
To apply for acceptance into the AEP, candidates should review the DPCAP website, select areas of interest, and submit a completed application along with a current resume. Applicants must already be DoD government civilian employees. Application submission details are on the application and FAQs provide additional useful information.
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