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Foreign Military
Sales (FMS)
The FMS Directorate supports the government-to-government
procurement of goods and services from the United States. The Directorate
is part of the Defence Materiel Organisation at the Embassy of Australia,
and is responsible for managing the interface between the Government of
Australia (primarily DMO, but also other Defence and government agencies)
and the US Department of Defence (DoD). The Directorate is also
increasingly involved in contributing to the development of emerging
Defence materiel cooperative programs. Current FMS activity includes
support for operational requirements and most DMO SPOs, covering both
through-life support and capital acquisition.
The services we
provide
ü Access to US DoD
inventory in times of emergency/operational need
ü Reduced prices
through economy of scale when requirements are combined with US DoD buys
ü Access to sensitive
technology
ü Interoperability and
commonality with US forces
ü Access to classified
systems and data not available through other channels
ü Access to US DoD
'full logistic package' including training and follow-on support
ü Access to US military
expertise in planning, training and tactics
ü Access to US DoD
leverage and experience in dealing with major US contractors
ü Ability to engage US
FMS Agencies and Military Departments on a daily basis, in real time and at
the right levels
ü Analysis and advice
on US Government procurement policy and procedures
ü Assist in the
definition of requirements and explore possible procurement options
ü Networking with
embassy Attache staff and out-posted Technical Liaison and Supply Liaison
Officers
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