The Acquisition Guidebook, available online at https://aaf.dau.edu/guidebooks/, provides the acquisition workforce with discretionary best practice that should be tailored to the needs of each program.

Reference Source: DODI 5000.85 Para 3.7 Milestone A approves program entry into the technology maturation and risk reduction (TMRR) phase, approval of the program acquisition strategy, and release of the final request for proposals (RFPs) for TMRR activities. A draft capability development document (CDD) approved by the DoD Component informs the …

A program will develop and maintain a series of strategies across the acquisition lifecycle. The Adaptive Acquisition Framework Document Identification Tool (AAFDID) outlines the statutory and regulatory information required by acquisition category, review, and related context. The program management office, with approval from their milestone decision authority, will determine how it …

The Materiel Solutions Analysis (MSA) phase of Major Capability Acquisition.

The Materiel Development Decision MDD is the mandatory entry point into the major capability acquisition process.

Each page in this pathway presents a wealth of curated knowledge from acquisition policies, guides, templates, training, reports, websites, case studies, and other resources. It also provides a framework for functional experts and practitioners across DoD to contribute to the collective knowledge base. This site aggregates official DoD policies, guides, references, and more. …

The Acquisition Guidebook, available online at https://aaf.dau.edu/guidebooks/, provides the acquisition workforce with discretionary best practice that should be tailored to the needs of each program.

Reference Source: DODI 5000.85 Section 3.10 The Milestone B decision authorizes a program to enter into the EMD phase and commit the required investment resources to support the award of phase contracts. Requirements for this milestone may have been satisfied at the Development RFP release decision point; however, if significant changes have occurred between the two …

Reference Source: CJCSI 5123.01H JCIDS provides the baseline for documentation, review, and validation of capability requirements across the Department. Validated capability requirements documents facilitate DOTmLPF-P changes, guide the DAS, and inform PPBE processes. Typical sources for entry into JCIDS for identifying requirements. Combatant Command (CCMD) in …

Reference Source: DAG CH 2-3.5 Cost Analysis Requirements Description The Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD) is a complete, detailed description of a DoD program for use in preparing an ICE, POE, CCE, CCP, or other cost estimate, as required. The CARD is completed by the program office staff as they should have the most in-depth knowledge and …