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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 In some cases, a policy or guide may be out of date; however, in our experts’ opinion, the listed version is still a useful resource that may no longer be available elsewhere.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 | Requirements Development Guidebook (Vol 2) Urgent Needs Process | AF/A5R | 06/24/2020 | PDF | This guidebook provides a description of the USAF procedures regarding Urgent Operational Needs (UONs), Joint Urgent Operational Needs (JUONs), and Joint Emergent Operational Needs (JEONs) as described in the JCIDS Manual (Urgent Process) and DoD Instruction 5000.02, Enclosure 13, Urgent Capability Acquisition.
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Program Management | Standard Process for Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization | AFLCMC/EZ | 10/17/2024 | PDF | Defines cybersecurity assessment and authorization procedures for information systems (IS), platform information technology (PIT), information technology (IT) services, and IT products that are or will be assessed or assessed and authorized by authorizing officials within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). |
Program Management | Cybersecurity & Acquisition Lifecycle Integration Tool (CALIT) | DAU | .PPTX | Effective integration of cybersecurity into the DOD acquisition lifecycle encompasses several different processes including the Defense Acquisition System (DODI 5000.02), cybersecurity, program protection, risk management, test and evaluation, and systems security engineering. CALIT provides the user with insight into these supporting processes and the ability to visualize how these processes work together to promote cyber resilient weapon systems.
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Program Management | DevSecOps Fundamentals Guidebook: Tools & Activities | DOD/CIO | 10/19/2021 | PDF | The goal of DevSecOps is to improve customer outcomes and mission value through the automation, monitoring, and application of security at every phase of the software lifecycle. |
Program Management | Requirements Development Guidebook (Vol 3) JCIDS Document Development | AF/A5R | 06/24/2020 | PDF | This volume of the guidebook provides guidance for implementation of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development (JCIDS) document development process. |
Program Management | Standard Process for Schedule Management Fundamentals | AFLCMC/AZ | 11/08/2019 | PDF | The process to develop a program schedule includes the activities to plan schedule development, select a scheduling method and tool, develop the program schedule based on specific program data and requirements, baseline the schedule, and then monitor, analyze, manage, and report on schedule performance. |
Program Management | Program Manager Guidebook for Integrating the Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) into the System Acquisition Lifecycle | DOD | 10/30/2015 | PDF | DOD recently revised several of its policies to more strongly emphasize the integration of cybersecurity into its acquisition programs to ensure resilient systems. This guidebook is intended to assist program managers in the efficient and cost-effective integration of cybersecurity into their systems, in accordance with the updated DOD policies. |
Program Management | Earned Value Management Gold Card | WAU | 06/01/2020 | PDF | A one page guide to understanding EVMS structure, cost and schedule variances, and proactive project management. |
Program Management | Requirements Development Guidebook (Vol 5) Procedures for Middle Tier Acquisition Validation | AF/A5R | 06/24/2020 | PDF | This guide outlines the requirements validation activities that support the middle tier of the acquisition process, which is optimized to advance USAF capabilities against the challenges outlined in the National Defense Strategy at a faster pace than the traditional/deliberate acquisition processes. This is an historical reference. Current guidance is provided by the Capability Development Guidebook (Vol 2F) posted on this site. |
Program Management | Human Systems Integration Guidebook | OSD (DDR&E) | 06/03/2024 | PDF | This guidebook addresses Human Systems Integration (HSI) in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition. HSI supports the systems engineering and program management effort to provide integrated and comprehensive analysis, design, and assessment of requirements, concepts, and resources for seven HSI domains recognized by DoD: Manpower, Personnel, Training, Human Factors Engineering, Habitability, Safety and Occupational Health, Force Protection, and Survivability. |
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