Section 8Sec./Art. 8

Project under the SRDP Program. - Formulation of projects under the SRDP Program shall adhere to the policies set by the Office of the Undersecretary for DTRID. All projects formulated shall be subject to the approval of the President.

(a) For projects conducted solely by the Government, the lead agency or GOCC entity shall be primarily responsible for implementing and completing the project;

(b) For projects conducted jointly by a government agency or entity and private enterprises, both shall be equally responsible for the implementation and completion of the same; and

(c) For projects conducted solely by private entities, the implementation and completion of the same shall be the responsibility of said private entities.

The Undersecretary shall exercise supervision and monitoring over the project in all instances.

If the materiel is one which is developed, produced, assembled, serviced, or operated with private entities or one whose development, production, assembly, servicing, or operation will be wholly sourced out to the private sector, the Undersecretary shall publish, in two (2) newspapers of general circulation and on its websites, the criteria and qualifications for participants of the project, the details and mechanics of the SRDP project in question, and the terms and conditions for participation in the project: Provided, That participants must obtain and maintain ISO 9001 certification and other applicable quality certifications corresponding to particular products and services such as, but not limited to, AS9100 for aerospace: Provided, further, That the Undersecretary shall not publish details, specifications, and such other information that must be kept confidential by reason of national security.