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Who We Are

  • Circular logo with an eagle, scales, hands shaking, a lighthouse representing the facets of OAM.

    OAM Official Office Logo 

    This logo will be used as the main identifier of the Office of Acquisition Management. Elements of the logo include the Eagle for national scope of activities, the DOC Lighthouse for transparency, scales for balance, and shaking hands representing deal/agreement making. ​ 

    The blue denotes uprightness and constancy, and the gold represents transparency. The Latin term "Valores" inscribed on the banner means values and represents the values of OAM which are humility, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.​

Circular logo representing the 2 primary principal areas in shades of blue and 5 gold pieces representing the functional areas of OAM.

One OAM strives to create a united team across the 5 functional areas supporting our 2 principal areas of focus. Elements of the logo include 7 pieces of twine that represent the 5 functional areas of OAM (in gold) and the two principal areas of focus (in two shades of blue).

About Us

The Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) has two principal areas of focus: Acquisition and Financial Assistance at the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). OAM has five functional areas that support these focus areas which include Program Management, Analysis, Risk, Workforce Development and Oversight.  

OAM oversees the Department’s acquisition activity and develops and implements acquisition-related regulations, policy, and guidance.  This includes managing Departmental acquisition workforce training, development, certification, and warrant programs; implementing government-wide acquisition initiatives; conducting compliance and oversight reviews; and managing the Department’s charge card program. 

OAM develops, implements, and oversees Departmental administrative and operational regulations, policies, and procedures for financial assistance programs. This includes providing technical assistance on regulations, policies, and procedures for the administration of financial assistance.  

Mission

Support the Department of Commerce by providing comprehensive and timely policy, guidance, analysis, and oversight that enables bureaus and program offices to apply innovative solutions to achieve their goals. 

Vision

Be a center of excellence for acquisition and financial assistance, policy, oversight, and guidance. 

Values

  • Humility: To listen and accept while serving with compassion and dignity. 

  • Excellence:  To provide innovative and high-quality, cost-effective approaches that exceed our internal and external stakeholders' expectations 

  • Integrity: Operating as an organization with honesty, sincerity, accountability, and dependability. 

  • Inclusivity: Fostering a diverse and empowered workforce, that promotes organizational integrity and transparency  

  • Collaboration: Overcoming obstacles by working together and sharing those results throughout the Department 

This page was updated on June 12, 2024.

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