PART II - SYSTEMS ASSESSMENT

See attached FY 2000 Balanced ScoreCard.

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In performing the FY 2000 self assessment, the contractor should:

• Report on opportunities for improvement identified in the prior year’s assessment, if any.

• Address any significant changes in system procedures or practices, including reason(s) for change and expected improvements.

• Assess compliance with the contract Make or Buy Plan provisions (Clause I.109 and Appendix E, the approved Make or Buy Plan).

• Review purchasing system and methods against requirements of Clause I.85 Contractor Purchasing System.

• Execute the Balanced ScoreCard Performance Measurement and Performance Management Program for Federal Procurement and Contractor Purchasing Systems (Acquisition Letter 98-10, dated December 8, 1998).

• State the basis for determining effectiveness of the system and practices.

• Identify notable practices and opportunities for improvement.

Mid-Year Status Report due by July 15, 2000. This report should discuss critical items, significant changes, and the status of the self assessment effort to date.

Fiscal Year 2000 Plan due by November 15, 1999.

Year End Final Report due by (45 days after calendar year).

Fiscal Year 2001 Plan due by November 15, 2000.

DOE interaction on an as need basis to include the following:

Periodic meetings and communication between the Ames Group and Laboratory management staff.

Review and analysis of required Procurement Management reports.

Review the year-end self assessment report and determine the need for an on-site validation.