The Defense Acquisition System divides acquisition programs into four (4) Acquisition Categories (ACAT): ACAT 1, ACAT 1A, ACAT 2 or ACAT 3. The table below lists the mandatory deliverables (Regulatory & Statutory) at certain milestone for each ACAT type.
ACAT 1C or 1D
For the most up-to-date requirements visit: DAU Milestone Document Identification (MDID)
MDD = Material Development Decision; FRP = Full Rate Production; RFP = Request for Proposal
AcqLinks and References:
- Website: DAU Milestone Document Identification (MDID)
- Wall Chart: Defense Acquisition Life Cycle Wall Chart – 18 Apr 2017
- Roadmap: DoD Integrated Product Support Implementation Roadmap
Updated: 7/12/2017
ACAT 1AM or 1AC
For the most up-to-date requirements visit: DAU Milestone Document Identification (MDID)
MDD = Material Development Decision; FRP = Full Rate Production; RFP = Request for Proposal
AcqLinks and References:
- Website: DAU Milestone Document Identification (MDID)
- Roadmap: DoD Integrated Product Support Implementation Roadmap
ACAT 2
For the most up-to-date requirements visit: DAU Milestone Document Identification (MDID)
MDD = Material Development Decision; FRP = Full Rate Production; RFP = Request for Proposal
AcqLinks and References:
- Website: DAU Milestone Document Identification (MDID)
- Roadmap: DoD Integrated Product Support Implementation Roadmap
Updated: 2/1/2017
ACAT 3 & Below
For the most up-to-date requirements visit: DAU Milestone Document Identification (MDID)
MDD = Material Development Decision; FRP = Full Rate Production; RFP = Request for Proposal
AcqLinks and References:
- Website: DAU Milestone Document Identification (MDID)
- Roadmap: DoD Integrated Product Support Implementation Roadmap
Updated: 2/1/2017