5301.9101 Purpose

The purpose of the DAF ombudsman program is to foster communication between Government and industry. The primary function of the ombudsman is to hear concerns about specific issues in acquisitions, to communicate these concerns to senior management personnel responsible for oversight and to assist in the resolution of the concerns. In accordance with 5301.9102(f) below, employees, managers and customers may use the DAF component ombudsman when seeking assistance in resolving procurement integrity issues.