NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) San Diego received its fifth consecutive "Satisfactory" grade on its 2017 Procurement Performance Management Assessment Program (PPMAP) inspection Dec. 14.

Conducted every three years at a minimum, the PPMAP inspection process instills accountability for contracting activities and provides the framework to assess how well those activities manage, control, and continually improve their acquisition processes.

"These inspections reemphasize to the public that the authority we've been given is being executed appropriately, with their best interest in mind," said Director of Contracting Cmdr. Jason Klingenberg. "I think we really knocked it out of the park. After a lot of hard work, due diligence, and a focus on compliance, the results were overwhelmingly positive, with no significant issues."

Principal assessment factors for PPMAP inspections include organizational leadership, management and internal controls, and regulatory compliance. A grade of "Satisfactory" indicates the command shows a commitment to responsible performance; that effective controls are in place to enable proper and efficient execution of the mission; that vulnerabilities to fraud, waste and abuse are negligible; and that the organization demonstrates a systematic approach to adhering to acquisition law, regulation and policy.

This year's inspection closed with inspectors noting the fewest number of deficiencies for NAVSUP FLC San Diego over any other PPMAP inspection at the command in at least the last 15 years.

"The team performed admirably throughout the PPMAP process," said Contracting Deputy Director Marcia Cruz. "Receiving a passing grade on a very tough inspection is inspiring for our team, as it proves we are performing at the highest levels with regard to compliance, processes and management approach. I couldn't be more proud of the team's performance and the end result."

The combined 85-person military and civilian contracting department wrote about 9,500 contracts in the latest inspection period alone, to the tune of about $2.5 billion in contract value. The PPMAP inspection team randomly chose 170 of those contracts in areas like fleet support, service contracts and grants to thoroughly examine and scrutinize over the two-week assessment period.

"Over the last three years, we've saved the Navy around $100 million through competition, competitive source selection, evaluations and reverse auctions," said Klingenberg. "We drive down costs every chance we get, and we keep a focus on small business."

Savings are expected to increase again for fiscal year 2018, keeping pace with a trend the team says it is proud of.

"Fiscal responsibility is a colossal priority for us," said Commanding Officer Capt. Michelle Morse. "We have a duty to provide the highest quality services and goods to our customers while being judicious with the taxpayer money entrusted to us. It isn't easy, but the work this team is doing is of great quality, and it's important. With every contract they write, they're checking every law and regulation to make sure they've got it straight. They impress me every day."

With about 68 percent of all contracts awarded to small businesses across the Navy's Southwest region, the acquisition pros not only saved money by making sound procurement decisions for services and supplies, but they did it all while sending a cool $1.7 billion in business to the local communities.

"One question we keep at the forefront of everything we do as a military command is 'Can we fight?'" said Morse. "The way we fight here at NAVSUP FLC San Diego is by providing vital logistics and acquisition support to our nation's warfighters. I think the results of this complex inspection answer that million-dollar question with an overwhelming 'Yes, we can.'"

NAVSUP FLC San Diego, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS), provides operational logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Joint and Allied Forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support.

NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of more than 6,300 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.


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