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COMMANDER’S UPDATE Defense Supply Center Philadelphia Capt. Ed Rackauskas, SC, USN, DSCP Director of Subsistence Government Food Service: What changes to subsis- tence operations have you seen or helped bring about since last year’s Commander’s Update? Capt. Rackauskas: The Subsistence organization continues to evolve as we look to support an ever- changing customer base. We have begun implementa- tion of new contract models, tailored support concepts and emergency operations, all while maintaining high levels of support to our warfi ghters in Iraq and Afghani- stan. Processes are being reviewed to determine any or- ganizational modifi cations that are needed to gain more effi ciencies and expertise. We have already begun to make changes with the establishment of a new division in our customer directorate that focuses on customer inquiries. Additionally, with the loss of several manag- ers, there are a number of new managers moving up to fi ll key roles in the organization, while we plan for the future and making an even better organization. Government Food Service: DSCP’s focus has been on modifi cations to its acquisition approach, enhanced support to the customer and refi nement of its processes. Explain these. Capt. Rackauskas: Recent events have required us to do a complete review of our acquisition models. Our overseas solicitations have incorporated changes, and Capt. Rackauskas: New solicitations either have most are currently under evaluation, with one region been issued or are about to be issued to support Class I for Korea already awarded. CONUS changes have trig- to customers in the Middle East. The solicitations have gered concern within our industry partners due to our addressed factors such as drawdowns and realign- added