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10 U.S.C. § 1743 — Awards to recognize members of the acquisition workforce
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**(a) Establishment.—** The President of the Defense Acquisition University shall establish two programs to provide awards to recognize members of the acquisition workforce as follows:
(1) An award of not more than $5,000 to such members who use an iterative writing process to document a first-hand account of using independent judgment to overcome an obstacle the member faced while working within the defense acquisition system (as defined in [section 3001 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3001&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(2) An award of not more than $5,000 to such members who make the best use of the flexibilities and authorities granted by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02 (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System).
**(b) Number of Awards.—**
(1) **In general.—** — The President of the Defense Acquisition University may make not more than five awards under subsection (a)(1) and one award under subsection (a)(2) each year.
(2) **Limitation.—** — A member of the acquisition workforce may receive one award each year.
**(c) Requirements for Writing Award.—**
(1) **Submission required.—** — A member of the acquisition workforce desiring an award under subsection (a)(1) shall submit to the President of the Defense Acquisition University the first-hand account described in such subsection. Such first-hand account shall demonstrate—
(A) an original and engaging idea documenting the use of independent judgment to overcome an obstacle the recipient faced while working within the defense acquisition system; and
(B) the use of an iterative writing process, including evidence of—
(i) critical thinking;
(ii) incorporation of feedback from diverse perspective
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**(a) Establishment.—** The President of the Defense Acquisition University shall establish two programs to provide awards to recognize members of the acquisition workforce as follows:
(1) An award of not more than $5,000 to such members who use an iterative writing process to document a first-hand account of using independent judgment to overcome an obstacle the member faced while working within the defense acquisition system (as defined in [section 3001 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3001&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(2) An award of not more than $5,000 to such members who make the best use of the flexibilities and authorities granted by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02 (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System).
**(b) Number of Awards.—**
(1) **In general.—** — The President of the Defense Acquisition University may make not more than five awards under subsection (a)(1) and one award under subsection (a)(2) each year.
(2) **Limitation.—** — A member of the acquisition workforce may receive one award each year.
**(c) Requirements for Writing Award.—**
(1) **Submission required.—** — A member of the acquisition workforce desiring an award under subsection (a)(1) shall submit to the President of the Defense Acquisition University the first-hand account described in such subsection. Such first-hand account shall demonstrate—
(A) an original and engaging idea documenting the use of independent judgment to overcome an obstacle the recipient faced while working within the defense acquisition system; and
(B) the use of an iterative writing process, including evidence of—
(i) critical thinking;
(ii) incorporation of feedback from diverse perspectives; and
(iii) editing to achieve plain writing (as defined in section 3 of the Plain Writing Act of 2010 ([5 U.S.C. 301](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section301&num=0&edition=prelim) note)).
(2) **Website.—** — The President of the Defense Acquisition University shall establish and maintain a website to serve as a repository for submissions made under paragraph (1). Such website shall allow for public comments and discussion.
**(d) Requirements for Flexibility Award.—** A member of the acquisition workforce desiring an award under subsection (a)(2) shall submit to the President of the Defense Acquisition University documentation that such member uses approaches to program management that emphasize innovation and local adaptation, including the use of—
(1) simplified acquisition procedures;
(2) inherent flexibilities within the Federal Acquisition Regulation;
(3) commercial contracting approaches;
(4) public-private partnership agreements and practices;
(5) cost-sharing arrangements;
(6) innovative contractor incentive practices; or
(7) other innovative implementations of acquisition flexibilities.
**(e) Funding.—** The Secretary of Defense shall use funds from the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account to carry out this section.
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**(a) Defense Acquisition System.—** In this part, the term “defense acquisition system” means—
(1) the workforce engaged in carrying out the acquisition of property and services for the Department of Defense;
(2) the management structure responsible for directing and overseeing the acquisition of property and services for the Department of Defense; and
(3) the statutory, regulatory, and policy framework that guides the acquisition of property and services for the Department of Defense.
**(b) Element of the Defense Acquisition System.—** In this part, the term “element of the defense acquisition system” means an organization that—
(1) employs members of the acquisition workforce;
(2) carries out acquisition functions; and
(3) focuses primarily on acquisition.
**(c) Acquisition.—** In this part, the term “acquisition” has the meaning provided in [section 131 of title 41](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section131&num=0&edition=prelim).
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The head of an Executive department or military department may prescribe regulations for the government of his department, the conduct of its employees, the distribution and performance of its business, and the custody, use, and preservation of its records, papers, and property. This section does not authorize withholding information from the public or limiting the availability of records to the public.
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**(a) Purpose.—** The purpose of this chapter is to require the Department of Defense to develop and manage a highly skilled professional acquisition workforce—
(1) in which excellence and contribution to mission is rewarded;
(2) which has the technical expertise and business skills to ensure the Department receives the best value for the expenditure of public resources;
(3) which serves as a model for performance management of employees of the Department; and
(4) which is managed in a manner that complements and reinforces the management of the defense acquisition system pursuant to chapter 205 of this title.
**(b) Performance Management.—** In order to achieve the purpose set forth in subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall—
(1) use the full authorities provided in subsections (a) through (d) of [section 9902 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section9902&num=0&edition=prelim), including flexibilities related to performance management and hiring and to training of managers;
(2) require managers to develop performance plans for individual members of the acquisition workforce in order to give members an understanding of how their performance contributes to their organization’s mission and the success of the defense acquisition system (as defined in [section 3001 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3001&num=0&edition=prelim));
(3) to the extent appropriate, use the lessons learned from the acquisition demonstration project carried out under [section 1762 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1762&num=0&edition=prelim) related to contribution-based compensation and appraisal, and how those lessons may be ap
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TITLE 10—ARMED FORCES
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(3) A scholarship program for the purpose of
qualifying personnel for acquisition positions
in the Department of Defense.
(b) SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS.—
Each recipient of a scholarship under a program
conducted under subsection (a)(3) shall be re-
quired to sign a written agreement that sets
forth the terms and conditions of the scholar-
ship. The agreement shall be in a form pre-
scribed by the Secretary and shall include terms
and conditions, including terms and conditions
addressing reimbursement in the event that a
recipient fails to fulfill the requirements of the
agreement, that are comparable to those set
forth as a condition for providing advanced edu-
cation assistance under section 2005. The obliga-
tion to reimburse the United States under an
agreement under this subsection is, for all pur-
poses, a debt owing the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title XII, § 1202(a),
Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1651; amended Pub. L.
108–136, div. A, title VIII, § 834(a), Nov. 24, 2003,
117 Stat. 1550; Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title VIII,
§ 812(b), title X, § 1084(f)(1), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat.
2013, 2064; Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title VIII,
§ 861(j)(12), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1520.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2019—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116–92 substituted ‘‘acqui-
sition positions in the Department of Defense’’ for ‘‘the
Acquisition Corps’’.
2004—Pub. L. 108–375, § 1084(f)(1), amended directory
language of Pub. L. 108–136, § 834(a). See 2003 Amend-
ment note below.
Pub. L. 108–375, § 812(b), designated existing provisions
as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
2003—Pub. L. 108–136, § 834(a), as amended by Pub. L.
108–375, § 1084(f)(1), amended section catchline and text
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TITLE 5—GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
§ 301
2011—Pub. L. 111–352, § 13(a), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat.
3882, added item 306 and struck out former item 306
‘‘Strategic plans’’.
1993—Pub. L. 103–62, § 11(a), Aug. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 295,
added item 306.
SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2019—Pub. L. 115–435, title I, § 101(a)(1), Jan. 14, 2019,
132 Stat. 5529, inserted subchapter heading.
§ 301. Departmental regulations
The head of an Executive department or mili-
tary department may prescribe regulations for
the government of his department, the conduct
of its employees, the distribution and perform-
ance of its business, and the custody, use, and
preservation of its records, papers, and property.
This section does not authorize withholding in-
formation from the public or limiting the avail-
ability of records to the public.
(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 379.)
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
Derivation
U.S. Code
Revised Statutes and
Statutes at Large
..................
5 U.S.C. 22.
R.S. § 161.
Aug. 12, 1958, Pub. L. 85–619,
72 Stat. 547.
The words ‘‘Executive department’’ are substituted
for ‘‘department’’ as the definition of ‘‘department’’ ap-
plicable to this section is coextensive with the defini-
tion of ‘‘Executive department’’ in section 101. The
words ‘‘not inconsistent with law’’ are omitted as sur-
plusage as a regulation which is inconsistent with law
is invalid.
The words ‘‘or military department’’ are inserted to
preserve the application of the source law. Before en-
actment of the National Security Act Amendments of
1949 (63 Stat. 578), the Department of the Army, the De-
partment of the Navy, and the Department of the Air
Force were Executive departments. The National Secu-
rity Act
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