Do's and Don't's
What's the first thing to try when document is locked?
Refresh
Where does ACWS reside?
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
What are the two types of validation to be performed?
Procurement Document Standard (PDS) and funding.
What can't you do with a contract specialist role?
Release documents.
Which button to use to start a new action without funding?
Requirement button.
How do I return to the previous page?
Use the ACWS button available. Do NOT use back arrow.
Where do you find the Clause Logic Service (CLS) app?
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). Remember to request roles for all the Department of Defense Activity Address Codes (DoDAACs) you work with.
How do we do the Contract Action Report (CAR)?
You can initiate a CAR under Related Actions
Who runs PDS validations?
Contract specialist before sending the action for KO review.
What do the upper case headers mean?
Action button.
Are attachments embedded in ACWS?
Yes, attachments are uploaded in ACWS.
What is the default landing lpage for listing of contracts/PRs?
"Assigned to Me"
Must Line Items be coded like the Purchase Request for Quantity and Unit?
No.
What role is required to perform gatekeeper role?
Workload Manager
Which option do I choose to start a modification/contract with funding?
Modification/contract button.
Do released documents transfer to the PCF?
Nope, released documents do not automatically transfer to the Procurement Contract File (PCF) - at least not yet.
Where does ACWS originate from?
Air Force CON-IT.
What if the document fails funding validation?
Redo, contracting officer may override (24-hour window) with DASA(P) approval (72-hour window).
What does an Organization Administrator (OA) do?
Setting and user provisioning
What tab allows to create Narrative A for commercial items?
CON (for continuation) tab.
Do the requiring activities still need to submit a PCF cabinet?
Yep, in addition to the funding being submitted in ACWS, a PCF must still be submitted along with a copy of the purchase request (PR) so it can be matched to the PR# in ACWS.
Where do I find the applicable paying office for a contractor?
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Purpose Code Management (PCM) - request roles!
What type of language does ACWS use?
Can an individual work with more than one DoDAAC?
Yes, but specific roles must be requested.
What do lowercase headers mean?
Read-only.