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| Defense Acquisition Guidebook | DoD Instruction 5000.02 | Program Managers Toolkit | Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) |
| Topic | Name | Description |
| Main Guide | Website: Defense Acquisition Guide | The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG) official website. Look here for the most up-to-date information regarding the DAG and other policies. |
| Acquisition Directive |
DoD Directive 5000.01: The Defense Acquisition System Dated: 20 Nov 2007 |
The main DoD Directive that governs the defense acquisition system. |
| Acquisition Instruction |
DoD Instruction 5000.02: Operation of the Defense Acquisition System Dated: 2 Feb 2017 |
The main DoD Instruction that establishes a flexible management framework for translating capability needs and technology opportunities, based on approved capability needs, into stable, affordable, and well-managed acquisition programs that include weapon systems, services, and automated information systems (AIS). |
| JCIDS Instruction |
CJCS Instruction 3170.01i: Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System Dated: 23 Jan 2015 |
This instruction establishes the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) as the process used by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) to fulfill its advisory responsibilities to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in identifying, assessing, validating, and prioritizing joint military capability requirements |
| JCIDS Manual |
JCIDS Operations Manual Dated: 12 Feb 2015 |
This manual provides guidance on how to conduct JCIDS analyses, the development of Key Performance Parameters (KPP), requirements oversight and management for information technology systems, the JCIDS staffing process, and the roles and responsibilities of organizations. |
| JROC Charter | CJCSI 5123.01G: Charter of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC): 12 Feb 2015 | Instruction implements the JROC as a statutory council to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). This instruction further delineates the roles and responsibilities of the JROC, its subordinate boards, and other organizations with equity in the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) |
| PPBE Directive | DoD Directive 7045.14: Program Planning Budget & Execution (PPBE) Process – 29 Aug 2017 | Directive that establishes the policy, procedures and assigned responsibilities for the PPBE process. |
| Program Management | DAU Program Managers Toolkit Dated: 16th edition – Jan 2011 |
The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Program Managers Toolkit is a comprehensive tool for program managers and acquisition professionals focused around DoD Acquisitions. Large File = 15 Megabyte’s |
| Key Guides and Handbooks | ||
| Program Management | Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule Preparation and User Guide | The guide provided guidance for the preparation and implementation of a program’s Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). |
| Systems Engineering |
DAU Systems Engineering Fundamentals | This book provides a basic, conceptual-level description of engineering management disciplines that relate to the development and life cycle management of a system. |
| Guide to Specifications Writing | ||
| Contracts | Contract Management Process Guide | A compilation of streamlines contract guidance for the planning, solicitation, evaluation, award and post award of contracts in support of systems acquisitions. |
| Test and Evaluation |
Test and Evaluation Management Guide | |
| Cost Estimating | GAO Cost Estimating Guide | Because federal guidelines are limited on processes, procedures, and practices for ensuring credible cost estimates, the Cost Guide is intended to fill that gap. |
| Logistics | Draft Naval Aviation Systems Team Acquisition Logistics Support Plan Guide | This guide is a tool to be used for the development of minimum logistics planning and Acquisition Logistics Support Plan (ALSP) content for all systems. This guidebook does not present a “template” to developing the ALSP. |
| Information Assurance | Navy DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process Handbook | This handbook details the baseline DoN approach to the DIACAP and the procedures necessary to obtain an accreditation decision for DoN ISs undergoing the C&A actions as required under federal law, DoD and DoN regulations and directives. |
| DoD Document Databases | ||
| DoD Directives |
DoD Directives | Database for DoD Directives |
| DoD Instructions |
DoD Instructions | Database for DoD Instructions |
| DoD Assist | DoD Assist | The ASSIST website used by standardization management activities to develop, coordinate, distribute, and manage defense and federal specifications and standards, military handbooks, commercial item descriptions, data item descriptions, and related technical documents prepared in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Defense Standardization Program (DSP). |
| Mil-Standards | EverySpec.com | EverySpec provides free access to over 55,000 Military, DoD, Federal, NASA, DOE, and Government specifications, standards, handbooks, and publications. |
