DoD Instruction 5000.85 Major Capability Acquisition - AcqNotes

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DoD Instruction 5000.85 Major Capability Acquisition

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

AcqLinks and References:

DoD Instruction 5000.85 “Major Capability Acquisition” – 6 Aug 2020

Updated: 8/13/2020

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