DPAS & DPA in the age of COVID-19

The following video tutorial will guide you through understanding the following: 

• Basics of DPA
• Basics of DPAS
• Contractor Considerations
• Contractor Protections
• How do DPA and DPAS affect you?

Watch the video below for this info. 

What is the DPA?

The Defense Production Act of 1950 is the primary source of presidential authorities to expedite and expand the supply of materials and services from the U.S. industrial base needed to promote the national defense.

What does the DPA require or do?

• Contract Acceptance 
• Priority Performance
• Allocates items/services
• Guarantees contractor loans
• Ensures ongoing industrial base

What is DPAS?

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is used to prioritize national defense-related contracts/orders throughout the U.S. supply chain in order to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.