DoD 5000.85 “Major Capability Acquisition”
DoD Instruction 5000.85 “Major Capability Acquisition” establishes policy and procedures that guide the acquisition of major capability acquisition programs including:
- Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs);
- Other programs categorized as Acquisition Category (ACAT);
- Major systems, usually categorized as ACAT II;
- Automated information systems (AIS) (not managed by other acquisition pathways); and
- Other capabilities developed via the major capability acquisition pathway.
Table of Content:
- Section 1: General Issuance Information
- Section 2: Responsibilities
- Section 3: Major Capability Acquisition Procedures
- Appendix 3A: ACATs
- Appendix 3B: Program Information
- Appendix 3C: Additional Program Management Considerations
- Appendix 3D: Product Support
- Glossary
- References
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Updated: 8/13/2020
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