Does anyone know if the requirement for MMAS is being used by agencies other than DoD such as Space Command or NASA , and how were the percentages determined? A bigger question is can MRP be accepted as a substitute - appears not.  But with the impetus to consider commercial contracting practices especially use of voluntary consensus standards and leading commercialq practices why not?

On 3/17/2023 at 4:48 PM, novice said:

Does anyone know if the requirement for MMAS is being used by agencies other than DoD such as Space Command or NASA , and how were the percentages determined? 

1. Did you check for appropriate clauses?

2. What do you mean by the term "percentages"?

 

On 3/17/2023 at 4:48 PM, novice said:

A bigger question is can MRP be accepted as a substitute - appears not.  But with the impetus to consider commercial contracting practices especially use of voluntary consensus standards and leading commercial practices why not?

1. In the DFARS, an acceptable MMAS meets 10 adequacy criteria. Does your MRP system meet those 10 criteria? If not, then it's probably not acceptable.

2. "Why not?" Suggest you write your Congressperson or Senator. Perhaps you can get the regulations changed!

It's fairly well known that the MMAS clause is inserted into contracts for which it should be N/A, but it's a mandatory clause so there it is; you are expected to comply with the clause's requirements. If you want the work, I suggest your company invest in a compliant system of policies, procedures, and practices.