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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 In some cases, a policy or guide may be out of date; however, in our experts’ opinion, the listed version is still a useful resource that may no longer be available elsewhere.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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Program Management | Earned Value Management (EVM) Implementation Guide | DOD | 01/18/2019 | PDF | Government and industry program managers use EVM as a program management tool to provide situational awareness of program status and to assess the cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs. |
Program Management | Requirements Development Guidebook (Vol 4): Requirements Activities to Support Modification Proposals | AF/A5R | 04/08/2020 | PDF | This guide outlines the requirements activities necessary to support the management of modifications to fielded (in service) systems managed by the Air Force under the acquisition policies and procedures described in AFI 63-101/20-101, Chapter 9.
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Program Management | Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Interpretation Guide | DOD | 03/14/2019 | PDF | Provides the overarching DOD interpretation of the 32 guidelines where an EVMS requirement is applied, including the strategic intent behind each guideline, as well as the specific attributes required in a compliant EVMS. |
Program Management | Standard Process for Capability Development | AFLCMC/XZ | 08/16/2018 | PDF | Capability development is an overarching term the USAF now uses in reference to the organization, execution, and oversight of all activities associated with developing capabilities for the total USAF across the lifecycle extending from initial identification of need or opportunity through assessment of a fielded capability. |
Program Management | Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Markings | National Archives | Link | Provides marking guidance for all categories of CUI | |
Program Management | Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Desk Book | OSD (MTP) | 05/01/2025 | PDF | Assessments of manufacturing maturity using the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) criteria have been designed to identify and manage manufacturing risk in acquisition, decreasing the risk of technology transition for new technology to weapon system applications. |
Program Management | Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Markings | OUSD/DDI | 12/19/2024 | PDF | Describes the review process and the markings that apply to DOD materials containing CUI. |
Program Management | Technology and Program Protection Guidebook | OUSD (R&E) | 07/01/2022 | PDF | The Technology and Program Protection (T&PP) Guidebook provides the implementing guidance for DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.83, Technology and Program Protection to Maintain Technological Advantage, for science and technology (S&T) managers and engineers. It replaces content that was previously provided by the Defense Acquisition Guidebook, Chapter 9, Program Protection. |
Program Management | Integrated Master Plan (IMP) & Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Preparation & Use Guide | DOD | 10/01/2024 | PDF | Provides guidance for the preparation and implementation of a program's IMP and IMS, fundamental management tools that are critical to planning, scheduling, and executing major projects. |
Program Management | Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) Process Guide | USAF | 09/20/2012 | PDF | The IBR is an essential program management tool for identifying, quantifying, and mitigating risks when executing complex weapons system and information technology projects. This guide provides a standardized process for planning and conducting IBRs across the Air Force enterprise. |
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