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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 011689 
 
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SUBJECT: Manadatory use of the Secure Integrated Logistics 
Management System (S-ILMS) for Secure Procurement 
 
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¶1.  SUMMARY.  The Secure Integrated Logistics Management 
System (S-ILMS) is replacing the Department of State's old 
cable-based method of ordering items for classified areas. 
Using S-ILMS eliminates the need to send cables, automatically 
masks sensitive data, does away with duplicate data entry, and 
streamlines the secure process for post, the Office of 
Acquisitions Management (AQM) and the Overseas Building 
Operations (OBO) using an automated workflow.  It has been 
successfully deployed and is used by 196 posts.  In order to 
achieve maximum efficiency and strategic sourcing, the 
Department wishes to mandate the use of S-ILMS by February 28, 
¶2010.  As of March 1, 2010, neither AQM's ITCOM branch nor 
OBO's Overseas Office Furniture Program will accept classified 
cables as a method of ordering supplies.  The Office of 
Logistics Management (A/LM) will help with training and reach 
out to the remaining posts that are not yet using S-ILMS for 
implementation.  END SUMMARY. 
 
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WHAT IS S-ILMS? 
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¶2.  The Department is adopting enterprise-wide applications 
for all key business processes.  For our overseas posts, S- 
ILMS has been designated as a required enterprise system for 
management operations.  The Secure Integrated Logistics 
Management System (S-ILMS) replaces the Department of State's 
old cable-based method of ordering items for classified areas. 
S-ILMS is a ClassNet-based procurement and status tracking 
application.  It connects posts directly with the acquisition 
office in Washington and the secure warehouses that will ship 
their items.  It ensures that all the fiscal data provided by 
post is correct before the order is sent to Washington. 
 
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BENEFITS TO POSTS 
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¶3.  The move to S-ILMS will bring with it increased accuracy, 
security, and visibility of procurements to posts.  Use of S- 
ILMS eliminates the need to send cables, automatically masks 
sensitive data, does away with duplicate data entry, and 
streamlines the secure process for both Post and AQM/OBO using 
an automated workflow.  S-ILMS also validates fiscal data to 
ensure orders will be processed quickly and correctly in 
Washington. With S-ILMS, Posts acquire the ability to track 
all orders from request to delivery and to maintain electronic 
records. 
 
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DEPLOYMENT 
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¶4.  This message mandates the use of S-ILMS for all secure 
orders that are procured through AQM and OBO from Posts. 
Beginning March 1, 2010, AQM and OBO will return any orders 
not sent through S-ILMS.  S-ILMS is currently in use at over 
190 posts worldwide. Only posts that submit secure procurement 
requests must deploy S-ILMS.  Since S-ILMS is accessed via the 
classified network and is a fully online application, no 
software is installed at Post. 
 
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EXCEPTIONS FOR OBO CUSTOM ORDERS 
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¶5.  OBO processes two types of furniture orders: custom 
designed furniture and those directly from the Overseas Office 
Furniture Program (OOFP) catalog.  S-ILMS is mandated for 
furniture orders from the OOFP catalog.  Custom designed 
furniture orders requiring assistance from OBO should be 
ordered through classified cable, as described in the OOFP 
catalog. 
 
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TRAINING 
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¶6.  Training is available on OpenNet through a series of short 
videos and training materials available on the A/LM website. 
They are always accessible to ensure posts are able to 
complete their orders quickly and efficiently.  The training 
is available at 
http://lm.a.state.gov/ilms/index.cfm?fa=dsp_u ser_ILMSTraining. 
If you have questions about the system, your post's 
configuration, or need assistance with requests, please 
 
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contact the ILMS Customer Support Desk at ilms@state.gov 
(OpenNet) or at SILMSmailbox@state.gov (ClassNet).  The ILMS 
Customer Support Desk can schedule remote training classes for 
posts that need additional support. 
 
¶7.  Any post without S-ILMS, or unsure if they have S-ILMS, is 
encouraged to contact the ILMS team at either ilms@state.gov 
(OpenNet) or SILMSMailbox@state.gov (ClassNet) to ensure that 
they will be able to continue to request secure procurements. 
 
¶8.  Minimize Considered. 
CLINTON