DSCA 24-04 - Updated Intro section to point to AP8.T2. vice old C15.T2.

The USG owns the Building Partner Capacity (BPC) program requirements and provides Title 10 (T10) appropriated funds to support the administration, planning, development, execution, and monitoring of these programs throughout the BPC case lifecycle. T10 BPC programs are listed in Table AP8.T2. Security Assistance and Security Cooperation Programs Code Listing and can be identified via the Fund Source column as specified by 97 (DoD) or 21 (Army). The Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF) and Counter-Islamic State of Iraq and Levant Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) T10 BPC authorities and programs are excluded. This guidance applies to the following T10 BPC authorities and programs that use the BPC case process for execution and is subject to change pending the addition of new T10 BPC programs or cancellations in accordance with legislation:

  1. Title 10 U.S.C. Section 333
  2. Coalition Readiness Support Program (CRSP)
  3. Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (MSI)
  4. Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI)

The funding sources for the T10 BPC activities are categorized as follows:

  • T10 BPC Program Support Costs. Military Departments (MILDEPS) and other Implementing Agencies (IAs) will provide annual estimates for these activities to DSCA (Office of Business Operations (OBO) Comptroller (CMP)) and DSCU, Strategic Workforce Programs in accordance with the T10 BPC annual cost collection guidance. Approved program support estimates are provided to the IAs via Funds Authorization Document (FAD) for further distribution.
  • T10 BPC Case Costs. BPC program funds are used to directly support developing a Benefitting Partner's capability and are included as direct costs to the BPC Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA); there is a unique case line for each cost category.
  • Performing Activity T10 Costs. The Performing Activity's T10 appropriated funds are used to cover its own requirements and activities supporting T10 BPC programs. These activities are funded using other non-DSCA administered/budgeted funds, e.g., Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), Operations and Maintenance (O&M), etc. The Performing Activity must review if they have other funding available to support these activities. If funds are not available, then the activities will not be funded, or a request must be submitted via the Department of Defense's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.

 

Row

Activity

Organization

T10 BPC Program
Support Costs

T10 BPC
Case Costs

Performing Activity T10
Costs/Non-DSCA administered
T10 funds (RDT&E, O&M, etc.)

PRE-MEMORANDUM OF REQUEST (MOR)

M1

Validate BPC proposals with other strategic planning documents and validate proposal readiness for the IA review. Direct and review site survey requests and prioritizes site survey allocations.

DSCA and respective Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (OUSD (P)) regional/functional offices

 

 

X

M2

Review BPC proposals, initial associated Rough Order of Magnitude (ROMs) estimates and participate in DSCA led feasibility reviews.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

M3

As directed by the DSCA Program Manager (PM), review the Requesting Authority (RA) requirements to identify materiel solutions, defense services, and Institutional Capacity Building activities required to deliver the desired capability. Provide input to the Training and Equipment List (TEL) using Total Package Approach (TPA) (logistics, maintenance, training, intelligence, and engineering efforts). Help the RA revise and update the MOR/TEL to sufficient quality and detail that the BPC case can be developed in accordance with Anticipated Offer Date (AOD) Group D development metrics. (Does not include travel, travel is from other sources.)

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

M4

Based on DSCA direction, conduct Technical Site Survey to inform the program design in support of a BPC proposal and update the MOR/TEL based upon findings.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

DSCA PM may approve the use of these funds on a case-by-case basis. Pre-MOR/site survey trips must be coordinated with DSCA PM for coordination and overall tracking purposes.

 

 

M5

Prepare and provide BPC Price and Availability data (not in the Defense Security Assistance Management System’s (DSAMS’s) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Price and Availability (P&A) format) to DSCA PM to develop Congressional Notification (CN) and set the BPC program cost ceiling.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

M6

Prepare CN tables and notify Congress if required by BPC authorizing legislation.

DSCA

X

 

 

M7

Review CN Tables for accuracy.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

M8

Travel to support business development/business stimulation staff/offices and any activity conducted without DSCA PM approval for all Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

 

X

M9

Identify training requirements for the current year and the next two years in Security Cooperation Education and Training Working Groups (SCETWGs).

IAs

Approved IA attendance funding

 

 

M10

Supply Support - Actions required for determining defense articles/services required in support of the TPA.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

M11

BC Facilities and Infrastructure - For special equipment requiring BC to have special facilities and infrastructure, coordination and planning are required to determine whether the BC’s existing infrastructure can support the equipment being provided (e.g., specialized storage requirements for explosive materiel). Includes certification of facilities for storing equipment designated for Enhanced End Use Monitoring (EEUM).

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CASE DEVELOPMENT

CD1

Development and preparation of LOAs, amendments, and modifications in accordance with AOD Group D development metrics.

IAs/MILDEPs

X

 

 

CD2

Entry of case information into DSAMS. Development of LOA pricing data and notes.

IAs/MILDEPs

X

 

 

CD3

Coordination of all response documents throughout the Interagency, i.e., LOA and pricing documents, etc.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CD4

Quality control to ensure legal, financial, and policy compliance.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CD5

Apply case development extenuating factors.

IAs/MILDEPs

X

 

 

CD6

Develop required case development package to include:

  1. Enter MOR/TEL data into DSAMS
  2. Manpower Travel Data Sheet (MTDS), if applicable
  3. LOA checklists
  4. Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) financial analysis worksheet (if applicable)

IAs/MILDEPs

X

 

 

CD7

Identify options to satisfy training requirements.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CD8

Conceptualize design/engineering efforts required to properly price a line on the LOA.

IAs/MILDEPs

X

 

 

CD9a

Compile requirements and system design/configuration information on the partner’s requested defense articles/services.

IAs/MILDEPs

X

 

 

CD9b

Make releasability (Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure (TSFD)) policy decisions pertaining to requested articles and services.

DSCA and organizations as required

 

 

X

CD9c

Review LOA for compliance with releasability, physical security, and exportability requirements (to include potential impacts to cost and schedule) for the requested articles and services.

IAs/MILDEPs

X

 

 

CD11

Reporting on case development or other progress metrics and status at DSCA led program management updates.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CD12

Activities performed by all organizations within an IA required to implement the case.

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and IAs

X

 

 

CASE EXECUTION

CE1

In accordance with DSCA PM direction, prepare and participate in Program Management Reviews, hotwashes, and other security cooperation (SC) events virtually or in person.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE2

In-person Program Management Reviews (PMRs) that are not DSCA PM approved.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

 

X

CE3

Construction Supervision and Administrative (S&A), Design During Construction (DDC), design and engineering services. Note: Case amount may not exceed total Small-Scale Construction (SSC) limitation as per 10 U.S.C. 301(8). SSC is defined as construction at a cost not to exceed $1.5 million for any project. Construction costs include all work and services necessary to complete the project, including but not limited to design & engineering services; S&A which includes Contracting Officer Representative and Quality Assurance (QA) activities; DDC; and warranty services included within the contract.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

X

Only Section 333 cases. 10 U.S.C. 2571 provides reimbursable exchange authority for this program.

 

CE4

Equipment maintenance efforts required to keep items operational (e.g., Field Service Representative).

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

X

 

CE5

Develop unique training Program of Instruction (POI).

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

X

 

CE6

International Military Student (IMS) Security Vetting Requirements to include managing training scheduling and student data in Security Cooperation Training Management System (SC-TMS).

IAs/MILDEPs

X

 

 

CE7

Develop training track lines and standardized training list (STL) management.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE8

Establish cost, schedule, performance goals, and objectives for the execution of the BPC case and the notified BPC program.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE9

Monitor software/hardware integrity - Integration of multiple systems.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

X

 

CE10

Logistics manpower supporting the processing of all requisitions and tracking all defense articles through the ordering, manufacturing, and delivery processes. These manpower requirements may extend beyond the fiscal year in which articles and services are requisitioned.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE11

Maintenance Planning - Any maintenance planning efforts required to keep items operational during the BPC program.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

X

 

CE12

Design Interface/Configuration Management - Actions required due to different design/configuration of hardware and software in the BC than those operated by the USG.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

X

 

CE13

Engineering - Actions required due to BCs with operational needs different from the USG that will affect the configurations and life-limits.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

X

 

CE14

Logistical manpower required to support the provision of training outside USG schoolhouses. These manpower requirements may extend beyond the fiscal year in which services are requisitioned.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE15

Support Equipment - Use of automatic test equipment requiring software updates that are based on the unique configuration and approved maintenance level for the BC.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

X

 

CE16

Computer Resources - Efforts required to ensure the BC's computer systems are compatible with U.S. Department of Defense systems.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

X

 

CE17

USG personnel travel support and management costs associated with scheduling visits to support contractor visits.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE18

Manage line acquisition strategy, finance, mission planning, and coordination with other USG offices.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE19

Perform analysis of obligations/expenditures, reassess future manpower requirements, coordinate with industry on current/ future billing schedules, etc.).

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE20

Prepare BC's unique technical manuals/publications/orders.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

X

 

CE21

Develop Integrated Master Schedule for items on the BPC LOA and notified BPC program.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE22

Respond to technical questions raised by the BC, DSCA or other USG stakeholders (e.g., other IA/MILDEP/Implementer working on the same program or another assistance effort for the BC) to confirm the proposed solution is appropriate and can be integrated with other provided assistance.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

To support reimbursement of Working Capital Funds personnel.

CE23

Financial management and reconciliation of financial and logistical management systems until the case is Supply/Services Complete (SSC) including evaluation of case/line expenditure rates.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE24

All contracting efforts required to procure items for the T10 BPC LOA.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE25

Contract Administration Services (CAS)

CAS providers (agencies which perform contract administration, contract audit and contract quality assurance and inspection)

X

 

 

CE26

Monitor and manage case performance including: scope, schedule of work, cost, problem resolution, financial management services, etc.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE27

Prepare and process requisitions for all BPC activities to include providing appropriate status and tracking/ coordination/problem-solving to ensure on-time deliveries.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE28

Report deliveries as they occur using Shipment Control Number (SCN), to include the physical delivery of the article or services when completed.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE29

Maintain BPC case files.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE30

Process Transportation Discrepancy Reports (TDRs).

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE31

Logistics transactions that are processed in accordance with routine U.S. procurement and requisition requirements.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE32

Manage diversions from production line or stock. Efforts similar to requisitioning an item from DoD inventory.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CE33

Perform required physical security and anti-tamper activities.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

An LOA should fund security and anti-tamper activities if the USG is providing a service to an international partner to help them comply with USG requirements.

These activities use the skill set of the security or anti-tamper professional to help the international partner achieve the capabilities required by the USG.

 

CE34

Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for collateral facilities and Collateral Security Classification Guide.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1 and DSCA

 

When the Benefitting Country wants to create a new classification system specific to the program and wants U.S. guidance on how to develop SOPs, this is a defense service that the U.S. would charge to the BPC LOA.

When the USG is merely ensuring USG SECRET information is classified and treated as SECRET in the BC's facility, then it would be a Title 10.

CE35

Amend Security Agreements

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

 

X

CE36

Vet personnel for security clearances to receive unclassified/classified information.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

 

X

CE37

Designing and building-in exportability into system design, for requested activities and services, in order to comply with releasability requirements in support of the partner.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

X

 

CE38

Information assurance accreditation for BC to receive unclassified/classified information.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

 

X

CE39

Perform USG Staff Assistance Visits to provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) assistance based on U.S. policy. These activities are not intended for the BC.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

 

X

CE40

Provide services to include: equipment specific technical assistance; Mobile Training Teams (MTTs); Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS); or Technical Assistance Teams (TATs).

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

X

 

CE41

Weapon System Changes Services such as: Configuration management, Weapon systems management, Systems integration, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), etc.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

X

 

CE42

Develop SOPs for uploading and conducting quality assurance of information entered into SOCIUM regarding activities and events. SOCIUM is the system of record replacing the Global-Theater Security Cooperation Management Information System (G-TSCMIS) for all SC activities.

IAs/MILDEPs

 

 

X

CASE CLOSURE

CC1

Perform case closure activities (to include reconciliation efforts for SSC cases) for all types of closure.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CASE REVIEWS

CR1

Perform Day-to-Day Case Analysis:

  1. Review the individual BPC case execution (i.e., monitoring acquisition and training, tracking requisitions).
  2. Reviewing financial status continuously throughout the life of the BPC case.
  3. Conduct meetings and/or prepare correspondence as determined by DSCA to keep the case on track and keep the USG RA informed regarding cost, schedule, and performance of the individual case.
  4. Update estimated and actual delivery dates in the CN to LOA crosswalks.
  5. Inform the USG RA, DSCA and other USG stakeholders regarding case execution (cost, schedule, and performance) status.
  6. Pull and/or prepare reports needed to monitor case execution status.

Many aspects of day-to-day case analysis are automated and do not require face-to-face reviews, particularly when the case's cost, schedule, and performance are on track.

The USG RA and SCO are encouraged to utilize the Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP) for day-to-day information on one or more specific case(s).

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CR2

Review [Program-Level]

Review specific BPC program (e.g., CN consisting of multiple cases).

Conduct virtual meetings and/or prepare correspondence as needed to keep the program on-track and keep the USG (e.g., DSCA, RA and OUSD(P) etc.) informed regarding issues affecting the overall program (e.g., acquisition and training, deliveries, financial status, spend plans, recoupment and reallocation of residual funding, cost, schedule, and performance, etc.).

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

CR3

Travel and personnel costs associated with any program level reviews (e.g., action items, minutes, and briefing materials for case funded reviews), when an in-person program or case review is requested by DSCA PM. The DSCA PM will determine the minimum personnel necessary to meet the meeting objectives. DSCA can request additional attendees.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

BUSINESS SUSTAINMENT ACTIVITIES

SA1

Space rental and/or refurbishment charges specifically incurred to support T10 BPC personnel. This includes only incremental space rental and/or refurbishment costs that are attributable to T10 BPC personnel. Information Technology (IT) services/equipment, office supplies/equipment, and printing/reproduction costs incurred primarily for the benefit of T10 BPC personnel.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

X

 

 

SA2

Occupational skills training necessary for USG personnel to perform their official duties to support SC and T10 BPC efforts to include travel (not specifically related to a T10 BPC case and does not include DoD certification requirements - see Row SA4). Any questions about whether training should be T10 BPC Program Support Costs should be directed to DSCA (Office of Business Operations, Financial Policy & Regional Execution Directorate, Financial Policy Division (OBO/FPRE/FP)).

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

Fund occupational skills training with the same funding source that pays an employee's salary absent specific authority designating an appropriate funding source.

 

SA3

Occupational skills training for USG personnel specifically related to a T10 BPC case (does not include certification requirements - see Row SA4) - e.g., Defensive Driving Course for team members being deployed to a high terrorist threat country. Any questions about whether training should be T10 BPC Program Support Costs should be directed to DSCA (OBO/FPRE/FP).

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

Specialized training required to support a specific BPC case is a direct cost to the case.

 

SA4

Training for USG personnel to obtain or maintain their DoD Certification (i.e., Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) or DoD Financial Management certification) or Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) certification as a condition of employment. Any questions about whether DoD certification or training should be T10 BPC Program Support Costs should be directed to DSCA (OBO/FPRE/FP).

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

  1. The USG employee must be a part of the "security cooperation workforce"2 and therefore, be subject to the requirement to obtain or maintain a Department of Defense certification.
  2. There is not a specific authority designating a funding source for the training and/or certification.
  3. Fund training, to obtain or maintain DoD certifications, from the same funding source that pays the employee's salary.

SA5

Language Training for USG personnel.

IAs/MILDEPs and Non-Traditional Implementers 1

 

 

Language training is not funded by either T10 BPC Program Support Costs or the T10 BPC case. If a language skill is required on the case, a qualified person (e.g., someone already proficient in the language to the extent required) should be selected.

SA6

Provides inputs for audits.

Every organization/individual in the department may be required to perform these additional duties as required. Fund activities with the same funding source that pays an employee's salary absent specific authority designating an appropriate funding source.

SA7

Provides inputs for Strategic Evaluations.

Every organization/individual in the department may be required to perform these additional duties as required. Fund activities with the same funding source that pays an employee's salary absent specific authority designating an appropriate funding source.

SA8

Provides inputs regarding Information System requirements and testing.

Every organization/individual in the department may be required to perform these additional duties as required. Fund activities with the same funding source that pays an employee's salary absent specific authority designating an appropriate funding source.

 

Footnotes:

  1. Non-Traditional Implementers. Defined as non-IAs, these alternate executing organizations implement and execute select Section 333 programs outside of the BPC case process. Examples include the Acquisition Management and Integration Center (AMIC), the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), and the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP). Non-Traditional Implementers were previously known as "Alternate Executing Offices" in accordance with DSCA Policy Memo 19-12.
  2. See 10 USC 384(h) for the definition of "security cooperation workforce".