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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 In some cases, a policy or guide may be out of date; however, in our experts’ opinion, the listed version is still a useful resource that may no longer be available elsewhere.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 | Air Force Data Rights Guidebook (SMART IP) | SAF/AQ & GCQ | 07/01/2019 | PDF | Intended to equip Air Force acquisition personnel to handle common issues encountered in the realm of intellectual property (IP) acquisition, particularly those issues surrounding rights in technical data and computer software. Presents recurring issues that acquisition personnel can expect to face in the format of frequently asked questions, each followed by a suggested plan for dealing with that issue. |
Acquisition Planning | Guide for Performance Specifications SD-15
| DSP | 08/24/2009 | PDF | This document provides guidance information on performance specifications focusing primarily on stating requirements in performance terms and ensuring that sufficient verification means are included in the specification to evaluate conformance. |
Acquisition Planning | Standard Process for Pre-Award Acquisition Strategy (AS) and Request for Proposal (RFP) Development | AFLCMC/AQ | 11/16/2023 | PDF | Process document to guide AFLCMC Acquisition Teams. The purpose of the AS and RFP process is to consistently develop effective acquisition strategies along with clear, well-written RFPs to ensure that industry responds appropriately to government requirements and delivers systems or services that support Department of Defense (DoD) capabilities. |
Acquisition Planning | International Business Planning Job Support Tool (JST) | WAU | 04/01/2026 | PDF | This JST provides advice on how to develop a program-level International Business Plan that guides execution of the International Acquisition and Exportability (IA&E) aspects of the program's Acquisition Strategy throughout a program's lifecycle. |
Acquisition Planning | Myth-Busting: Addressing Misconceptions to Improve Communication with Industry during the Acquisition Process | OFPP | 02/02/2011 | PDF | Memorandum which identifies common misconceptions about vendor engagement that is hindering agencies' appropriate use of existing flexibilities and provides strategies to help acquisition professionals benefit from industry's knowledge and insight. |
Acquisition Planning | DOD Cloud Acquisition Guidebook Version 1.2 | DAU | 11/01/2019 | PDF | Cloud computing presents an enormous paradigm shift from the usual acquisition model for acquiring traditional Information Technology (IT) services. This Guidebook provides information and best practices that will allow programs to take advantage of the opportunities provided by cloud services.
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Acquisition Planning | Intellectual Property (IP) Guidebook for DoD Acquisition | DOD | 04/30/2025 | PDF | The purpose of this guidebook is to aid acquisition professionals in the development, execution, and management of effective IP Strategies that support all functional areas’ requirements and objectives across program life cycle. It provides guidance on the implementation of IP laws and regulations, explains legal and operational challenges in acquiring IP and associated IP rights, and promotes partnerships with industry |
Acquisition Planning | Capability Development Guidebook - Vol 2C - Capability-Based Assessments | AF/A5/7 | 09/01/2024 | 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 | Myth-Busting 3: Further Improving Industry Communication with Effective Debriefings | OFPP | 01/05/2017 | PDF | Memorandum addressing misconceptions about proposal debriefings and offers strategies to strengthen the productive interaction between the Federal Government and industry through the effective use of debriefings. |
Acquisition Planning | Adaptive Acquisition Framework Interactive Resource | DOD | 02/21/2025 | Link | The goal of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) is to empower innovation and common-sense decision making through the acquisition process, while also maintaining discipline in our practices and procedures. This interactive portal allows program managers to tailor acquisition strategies to achieve their objectives based on the capability being acquired. Numerous policies and guides are also available at the AAF. |
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