AFMC receives acquisition authority Published Aug. 28, 2008 By Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Materiel Command is now authorized to pursue services acquisitions valued at up to $500 million, following the signing of an agreement between the command and Air Force Acquisitions officials. Under the agreement, reached in August, AFMC received "Probationary Silver Delegation Authority" from the Air Force Program Executive Office for Combat and Mission Support, commonly called PEO Services. This gives the command the ability to manage and oversee acquisition contracts valued up to $500 million while providing coordinating information to PEO Services. "This collaborative effort recognizes and codifies our commitment to excellence in providing superior Air Force operational and mission support services," said Michael Gill, Director of Contracting for AFMC. "We are excited to be in the forefront of developing and implementing the processes which will sustain the aerospace power needed for today's and tomorrow's warfighters." The agreement covers contractor support for major weapon system sustainment, flight test support and base operations for such programs as the KC-10 and KC-135. AFMC is managing a budget of about $56 billion in fiscal 2008, which is roughly 41 percent of the Air Force's budget. It is the highest dollar amount and percentage of the Air Force's total budget among its major commands. Additionally, AFMC is the second largest major command in terms of personnel and employs 40 percent of all Air Force civilians. Together, AFMC's work force equips the Air Force with the best weapon systems through research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition management services and logistics support.