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DOD Defense Acquisition Library
Below, our experts have curated a collection of valuable, publicly available, defense acquisition-related resources. In some cases, a policy or guide may be out of date; however, in our experts’ opinion, the listed version is still a useful resource that may no longer be available elsewhere.
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CATEGORY | Title | AUTHOR | RELEASE DATE | FILE TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
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Acquisition Planning | Standard Process for Risk and Issue Management in Acquisition & Sustainment Pgms | AFLCMC/AZA | 09/19/2024 | PDF | Risk is a fundamental consideration from need identification until fielding of a materiel solution. This process standard defines a disciplined approach to risk management for acquisition and sustainment programs acquiring weapon systems, information systems, system modifications, and related services. |
Acquisition Planning | Guide to Research Other Transactions (OTs) Under 10 USC 4021 | DOD | 09/13/2023 | PDF | This guide provides advice, guidance, and best practices on planning, publicizing, soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, and administering research OTs. |
Acquisition Planning | Market Research Report Guide for Improving the Tradecraft in Services Acquisition | DOD/AT&L | 03/01/2017 | PDF | This document provides best practices for conducting and documenting market research and provides standard processes and reports, allowing for enhanced data collection and sharing of market research across the department. |
Acquisition Planning | SD-2 DoD Acquisitions Buying Commercial Items and Non-Developmental Items | Defense Standardization Program Office | 11/01/2018 | PDF | This document provides guidance on acquisitions involving all types of commercial and non-developmental items (NDI): systems, subsystems, assemblies, parts, items of supply, and commercial services. The guide offers lessons learned and things to consider when participating on an integrated product team (IPT). |
Acquisition Planning | Myth-Busting 2: Addressing Misconceptions and Further Improving Communication During the Acquisition Process | OFPP | 05/07/2012 | PDF | Memorandum discussing misconceptions held by the vendor community and provides additional information and strategies for both government agencies and vendors to promote more effective communication. |
Acquisition Planning | Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA) Acquisition Guide | Dayton Aerospace | 11/01/2009 | PDF | Provides a compilation of current knowledge, experiences, and best practices from commercial-derivative aircraft (CDA) programs across the DoD with emphasis on Air Force programs. Addresses the entire spectrum of CDA programs from those with minimum modifications to a “green” aircraft to those with more extensive modifications. The guide provides a comprehensive set of guidelines to assist defense planners and program implementers in the execution of CDA programs. |
Acquisition Planning | Acquisition in the Digital Age (AiDA) | MITRE | 02/21/2025 | Link | AiDA aims to explore how the federal acquisition environment can be transformed using digital strategies and tools. The research builds on MITRE’s project work across defense, civil, and intelligence agencies to implement innovative acquisition strategies, develop tailored acquisition models, and foster adoption of agile development practices. |
Acquisition Planning | Capability Development Guidebook - Vol 2D - JCIDS Document Development | AF/A5/7 | 02/01/2024 | PDF | The focus of volume 2C is the early assessment and analysis activities that establish a need for a materiel solution to satisfy a capability need. The AF/A5/7 and Major Command (MAJCOM)s/Lead Agents must align efforts in this early analysis to enable deliberate and rapid capability development. |
Acquisition Planning | Other Transactions (OT) Guide | DOD | 07/08/2023 | PDF | This updated Other Transaction (OT) Guide replaces the Nov 2018 version. It incorporates changes in statute and regulations, and DoD Inspector General and Government Accountability Office recommendations. The Guide also provides additional administrative guidance and best practices for reporting, funding, definitions, participation and validation of nontraditional defense contractors, and considerations for use of the OT consortia business model. |
Acquisition Planning | Defense Acquisition Life Cycle Milestone Chart | DAU | 10/21/2022 | PPT | This interactive tool illustrates decision points, milestones, and phases which are standard elements of the defense acquisition system (major capabilities); however, Milestone Decision Authorities, with program manager input, have full latitude to tailor programs in the most effective and efficient structure possible, unless constrained by statute.
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