Guides and Handbooks

The DoD Guides and Handbooks listed below are a collection of the most frequent ones used in acquisitions

Acquisitions   Architecting   Auditing   CBA   Contracts   Cost Estimating   DoDAF   EVMS   Financial Management   Glossary   Human System Integration   Information Security   Information Assurance   JCIDS Process   Logistics   Manufacturing   Program Management   PQM   Requirements   Risk Safety   Security   Software   Space   Systems Engineering   Technology Development     Test & Evaluation

TopicTitleDate
AcquisitionsDefense Acquisition GuidebookSep 13
MITRE Challenge Based Acquisition – Version 52020
NAVAIR Acquisition GuideOct 13
Navy SPAWAR Acquisition Program Structure GuideJan 21
Navy Acquisition Strategy Decision GuideJan 01
Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures GuideApr 18
Modernized Selective Acquisition Report (SAR) Preparation and Review GuidanceNov 23
GMU Acquisition Next-PlaybookFeb 22
Army Pamphlet 70-3Mar 14
Army Weapons System Handbook
DoD Guide to Integrated Product and Process DevelopmentFeb 96
DSMC Acquisition Strategy GuideDec 99
Defense Acquisition Program Support Methodology Guidebook version 2.0
Navy PEO Acquisition Program Structure GuideFeb 04
HSI and ESOH Handbook for Pre MS A JCIDS and AoA ActivitiesOct 13
MITRE Defense Agile Acquisition-GuideMar 14
DIUx Commercial Solutions Openings How-to GuideNov 16
Identifying Acquisition Framing Assumptions by RANDJan 14
DoD Source Selection Procedures
TechFAR Handbook
Air Force Program Element Monitor (PEM) HandbookApr 11
Guidebook for Performance Based Services Acquisition (PBSA) in DoDDec 00
Incentive Strategies for Defense AcquisitionsJan 01
Navy Marine Acquisition GuidebookSept 07
ArchitectingOpen System Architecture (OSA) Contract Guidebook for Program ManagersJun 13
Naval Architecture Contract GuidebookOct 07
AuditingDoD Audit ManualFeb 09
CBA Capabilities-Based Assessment (CBA) User’s Guide version 3Mar 09
Capabilities-Based Assessment (CBA) User’s Guide version 2Dec 06
ContractsSPAWAR Contract Management Process Guide
Evaluating Price – Other Transactions (OT)
Contracting Professional Smart Guide
USAID Simplified Acquisition Procedures GuideJun 18
Guidance for the Contractor Performance Assessment and Reporting System CPARSJun 20
DoD COR HandbookMar 12
Market Research A Guide for Contracting OfficersJul 12
Market Research Report Guide for Improving Service AcquisitionsMar 17
OSD (AT&L) BBP Competition GuidelinesAug 14
Solicitation Preparation Guide for the Acquisition of Commercial Items by the DoDMay 15
Other Transaction Guide for Projects
A Guide to Collection and Use of Past Performance Information
DCMA Contract Closeout Guidebook
Air Force Award Fee GuideMar 02
Navy-Marine Corp Award Fee GuideJul 04
Army Contracting Officer’s RepresentativeJan 05
DoD Contracting Officer Representative (COR) HandbookMar 12
Defense Contingency COR HandbookSep 12
Office of Small Business Benefit Analysis GuidebookOct 07
SPAWAR Vendor Guide to Unsolicited ProposalsOct 05
Amy Justification and Approval (J&A)Sep 07
Justification & Approval Preparation Guide and Template
Developing a Performance Work Statement HandbookSep 09
Statement of Objectives (SOO) Information GuideJun 03
Incentive and Other Contract TypesMar 16
Innovative Contracting Case StudiesAug 14
Cost EstimatingCAIG Operating and Support CostEstimating Guide
IPMR Implementation GuideJan 13
GAO Cost Estimating GuideMar 09
OSD Operating and Support Cost Estimating GuideSept 20
OSD Operating and Support Cost Estimating GuideMar 14
Guidelines for Preparing the Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD)
Parametric Estimating HandbookMay 99
Army Cost Analysis ManualMay 01
DFASContractor and Vendor Payment Information Guidebook
DoDAFDoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Volume 1 – DeskbookFeb 04
DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Volume 2 – DeskbookFeb 04
EVMSEarned Value Management System (EVMS) Acceptance Guide – ANSI/EIA 748Jan 06
DAU EVM Gold CardJan 20
DOE EVMS Gold CardFeb 19
DoD Earned Value Management Interpretation GuideJan 18
NDIA Program Management Systems Committee (PMSC) EVMS Intent GuideMay 11
Financial ManagementPerformance-Based Payment (PBP) Guide – 20142014
DoD Inflation Handbook 2nd EditionJun 11
DoD Inflation Handbook 1st EditionFeb 06
Navy Multiyear Procurement GuidebookNov 10
Guidelines for Preparing the Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD)
Navy Total Ownership Cost GuidebookJun 14
GlossaryGlossary of Defense Acquisition Acronyms & Terms HandbookNov 09
Human Systems IntegrationAir Force Human System Integration Handbook
DoD Human Systems Integration Management Plan – Version 1
Information / Cyber SecurityGlossary of Key Information Security TermsFeb 11
Cybersecurity Strategy Outline and GuidanceJun 21
Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation Guidebook Version 2Feb 20
US Air Force System Security Engineering Cyber Guidebook v4.0 Jul 21
(Old) US Air Force System Security Engineering Cyber Guidebook v3.0Nov 20
Cybersecurity and Acquisition Lifecycle Integration Tool (CALIT) Ver 2.02
Air Force Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA) Compliance GuideMay 18
Defense Security Service (DSS) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM)Jun 18
DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRD)Jan 15
Information Assurance Navy Information Assurance ManualNov 05
Navy Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter GuidebookSept 11
Navy DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process HandbookJul 08
JCIDS ProcessManual for the Operations of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)Dec 15
Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA) Users Guide, Version 3Mar 09
Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA) Users Guide, Version 2Dec 06
LogisticsPerformance-Based Logistics (PBL) Guidebook (Old)May 14
DoD Warranty Guide Version 2.0Oct 20
Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) GuidebookMar 15
MIL-HDBK-502A Product Support AnalysisMar 13
DoD Reliability Availability and Maintainability (RAM) GuideAug 05
DoD Product Support Manager (PSM) GuidebookApr 11
Air Force Life Cycle Logistics Workforce GuidebookApr 13
Flexibility Sustainment GuideJul 99
DoD Logistics Assessment GuidebookJul 11
Integrated Product Support Element Guidebook (Old)Dec 11
Integrated Product Support (IPS) Element Guidebook – Mar 2021Mar 21
Draft Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) Content GuideApril 10
Draft Naval Aviation Systems Team Acquisition Logistics Support Plan GuideJun 03
OSD “A Guide to Increased Reliability and Reduced Logistics Footprint”Oct 03
ManufacturingManufacturing Readiness Level Deskbook v2.4Aug 15
Corrosion Prevention and Control: A Program Management Guide for Selecting MaterialsSept 06
DoD Uniquely Identified Items (UID) GuideJun 06
Defense Manufacturing Management Guide for Program ManagersJul 12
MarketingGuide to DoD Contracting OpportunitiesAug 11
Modeling & SimulationDoD M&S Book of Knowledge (BOK)
Modeling & Simulation Guidance for the Acquisition WorkforceOct 08
PESHEArmy Guide to Development of the PESHE2017
Program ManagementDAU Program Managers ToolkitJan 11
DAU Joint Program Managers HandbookJul 04
Integrated Program Management Report Implementation GuideFeb 16
DoD Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule Preparation and User GuideOct 05
A Guide for DoD Program ManagersDec 14
NAVAIR Configuration Management Policy ManualDec 16
AF Integrated Baseline Review Process Guide_V3 Sep 12
DoD Integrated Product and Process Development HandbookAug 98
DoD Guide to Integrated Product and Process DevelopmentFeb 96
 Army Guide to developing the PESHEOct 01
Program Managers Guide to Open SystemsSep 04
 Scheduling Guide for Program ManagersOct 01
Smart Shut Down GuidebookOct 14
Federal Acquisition Institute Project Managers Guidebook (Large File)Nov 15
A Program Managers Guide to Buying PerformanceNov 01
PQMSD-22 DoD Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)Aug 12
SD-24 Value Engineering: A Guidebook of Best Practices and ToolsJun 11
Purchase CardDoD Government Charge Card GuidebookApr 09
RequirementsThe Requirements Engineering Handbook by Ralph R. Young2004
Joint Service Specification Guides
MIL-STD-961 “Defense and Program-Unique Specifications Format and Content”Jan 14
Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) Writers GuideAug 09
RiskDoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management Guide for Defense AcquisitionsJan 17
SafetyAir Force System Safety HandbookJul 00
SchedulingGAO Schedule Assessment GuideDec 15
SecurityHandbook for Writing Security Classification GuidesNov 99
Air Force System Security Engineering Cyber Guidebook v3Nov 20
DoD Manual 5200.45 “Instructions for Developing Security Classification Guides”Apr 18
Progam Protection Plan (PPP) Evaluation CriteriaFeb 14
DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG)Jan 15
Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation GuidebookOct 15
Cybersecurity and Acquisition Lifecycle Integration Tool (CALIT) Ver 2.02
Army DD Form 254 Preparation Guide2010
DISCS International Program Security Handbook
A Guide for the Preparation of a DD Form 254Jun 13
SoftwareUSAF Weapon System Software Management GuideAug 08
MIL-STD-498 “Application and Reference Guidebook”Jan 96
Joint Software System Safety Engineering HandbookAug 10
Guidebook for Acquisition of Naval Software Intensive SystemsSep 08
Source SelectionDoD Source Selection GuideApr 16
SpaceAir Force Manual (AFM) 99-113 “Space Systems Test and Evaluation Process”May 96
Hosted Payload Guidebook by UtronAug 10
Space & Missile Systems Center Satellite Acquisition Process MapJul 12
Systems EngineeringSpace and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Systems Engineering Primer & HandbookJan 04
OSD Guide to Best Practices Using Engineering StandardsApr 17
DAU Systems Engineering Fundamentals GuideJan 01
NASA Systems Engineering Handbook07
System Engineering Guidebook for Intelligent Transportation SystemsNov 09
Systems Engineering Guide for Systems of Systems (SoS)Aug 08
Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) HandbookJul 16
Iterations in the Systems Engineering Process GuideSep 9
Naval Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) Handbook, Version 1.0
Guide PESHE in the Systems Engineering PlanOct 13
NAVSEA Technical Review ManualDec 09
SustainmentOperating and-Support Cost-Management GuidebookFeb 16
Technology DevelopmentTechnology Readiness Assessment (TRA) DeskbookJul 09
GAO Technology Readiness Assessment Guide Jan 20
DoD Prototyping Guidebook, v2.0Nov 19
GAO-16-410G, DRAFT Technology Readiness Assessment GuideAug 16
Navy Technology Transfer (T2) Handbook Version 1Sept 18
NGA CRADA HandbookFeb 14
Technology Development and Transition Strategy GuidebookJul 10
Technology Readiness Assessment DeskbookJul 09
Energy Technology Roadmap GuideJan 10
Test & EvaluationDoD Test and Evaluation Management GuideDec 12
Test & Evaluation Enterprise GuidebookAug 22
DOT&E and TEMP GuidebookMar 13
Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation GuidebookOct 15
Air Force Test & Evaluation GuidebookDec 04
Program Managers Handbook for Testing in a Joint EnvironmentApr 09
Guide on Incorporating Test and Evaluation into Department of Defense Acquisition ContractsOct 11
JITC Interoperability Process Guide v2Mar 15

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Updated: 2/11/2024