Status of Contract Reform Initiative Status of Contract Reform Initiative Contract Reform is fundamentally changing the way the Department does business. The culture of the Department is increasingly characterized by receptivity and responsiveness to new ideas, new partners, and new contracting approaches and structures.
Numerous initiatives are underway to replace outmoded and burdensome practices.
Involvement in Contract Reform is pervasive at the Department, both in the Field and at Headquarters. Large numbers of stakeholders have participated in most reform aspects, and the DOE contracting community has been receptive to the Initiative. On March 15, l994, the Secretary established the Executive Committee to implement the Contract Reform Initiative. Under the direction of the Deputy Secretary, the Committee, composed of Principal Assistant Secretaries and other Senior Officials, has established overall goals and objectives, defined basic policies and principles, assessed progress and effectiveness, and assisted in removing barriers to progress. These elements continue to provide the basis for contract negotiations throughout the Department.