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Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy Operations (OPS) sponsors cross-cutting initiatives for the contracting workforce, including a career developmental opportunity (the Acquisition Exchange Program), awards for the contracting workforce, and a searchable library of Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy policy issuances (housed in the Policy Vault).
We provide a unique career developmental experience for high-caliber individuals in acquisition and acquisition-related career fields through the Acquisition Exchange Program.
Learn MoreWe recognize the excellence of those in the contracting workforce through two annual awards.
Learn MoreWe offer a central repository of Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy documents (memoranda, guidance, and other documents) issued by the Principal Director for the DoW contracting community.
Learn MoreDPCAP OPS also implements the Principal Director's vision and requirements; and manages the operational needs and responsibilities of the Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy organization.