| Main Acquisition References | |||
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| Defense Acquisition Guidebook (Retired) | DoD Instruction 5000.02 | Program Managers Toolkit | Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) |
| Topic | Name | Date |
| Retired Main Guide | Website: Defense Acquisition Guide | (see below) |
| Acquisition Directive | DoD Directive 5000.01: The Defense Acquisition System | 9 Sept 2020 |
| Acquisition Instruction | DoD Instruction 5000.02: Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework | 23 Feb 2020 |
| JCIDS Instruction | CJCSI 5123.01H “Charter of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) and Implementation of the JCIDS” | 31 Aug 2018 |
| PPBE Directive | DoD Directive 7045.14: Program Planning Budget & Execution (PPBE) Process | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Acquisition Pathways | ||
| Major Capability Acquisition | DoD Instruction 5000.85 “Major Capability Acquisition” | 6 Aug 2020 |
| Urgent Capability Acquisitions | DoD Instruction 5000.81 “Urgent Capability Acquisition” | 31 Dec 2019 |
| Middle-Tier Acquisitions | DoD Instruction 5000.80 “Operations of the Middle Tier of Acquisitions (MTA)” | 30 Dec 2019 |
| Software Acquisitions | DoD Instruction 5000.87 “Operations of the Software Acquisitions Pathway” | 2 Oct 2020 |
| Defense Business System | DoD Instruction 5000.75 “Business Systems Requirements and Acquisitions” | 2 Feb 2020 |
| Acquisition of Services | DoD Instruction 5000.74 “Defense Acquisition of Services” | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Main Acquisition Guides | ||
| An updated set of guidelines in line with our new purchase rules has replaced the Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG). The twelve distinct functional areas essential to the smooth running of the defense procurement process are listed below. To access specific how-to guides and, if available, supplementary pertinent reference materials, click on them. | ||
| Cost Estimating | AoA Cost Handbook Additional References | |
| Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook | |
| Engineering | Engineering of Defense Systems Guidebook Systems Engineering Guidebook Additional References | |
| Human Systems Integration | HSI Guidebook Additional References | |
| Intellectual Property | ||
| Intelligence | Intelligence Support Guidebook Additional References | |
| International Acquisitions | Guide to International Acquisition and Exportability Practices | |
| IT & Business Systems | Digital Capabilities Guidebook Additional References | |
| Program Management | Guide to DoD PM Business Processes Guide to DoD PM Knowledge, Skills, and Practices Additional References | |
| Software Development | Agile 101 Primer DoD DevSecOps Strategy Guide | |
| Sustainment | Product Support Manager Guidebook Additional References | |
| Technology & Program Protection | Technology & Program Protection Guidebook | |
| Test & Evaluation | T&E Enterprise Guidebook Additional References | |
| Source Selection | Source Selection Procedures | |
| Main Policies | ||
| Engineering Defense Systems | DoD Instruction 5000.88 “Engineering Defense Systems” | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Test and Evaluation | DoD Instruction 5000.89 “Test and Evaluation” | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Information Technology | DoD Instruction 5000.82 “Acquisition of Information Technology” | 21 April 2020 |
| Cost Analysis Guidance and Procedures | DoD Instruction 5000.73 “Cost Analysis Guidance and Procedures” | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Intellectual Property | DoD Instruction 5010.44 “Intellectual Property Acquisition and License” | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Acquisition of Information Technology | DoD Instruction 5000.82 “Acquisition of Information Technology” | 21 April 2020 |
| Acquisition Intelligence | DoD Instruction 5000.86 “Acquisition Intelligence” | 11 Sept 2020 |
| Technology and Program Protection | DoD Instruction 5000.83 “Technology and Program Protection” | 20 July 2020 |
| Analysis of Alternatives | DoD Directive 5000.84 “Analysis of Alternatives” | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Rapid Fulfillment of UONs | DoD Directive 5000.71 “Rapid Fulfillment of Combatant Commander Urgent Operational Needs” | 29 May 2020 |
| Cybersecurity for Acquisitions | DoD Instruction 5000.90 “Cybersecurity for Acquisition Decision Authorities and Program Managers” | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Product Support | DoD Instruction 5000.91 “Product Support Management for the Adaptive Acquisition Framework” | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Other Key Guides and Handbooks | ||
| Program Management | Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule Preparation and User Guide | |
| Systems Engineering | DAU Systems Engineering Fundamentals | |
| Contracts | Contract Management Process Guide | |
| Test and Evaluation | Test and Evaluation Management Guide | |
| Cost Estimating | GAO Cost Estimating Guide | |
| Information Assurance | Navy DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process Handbook | |
| Complete List of Guides and Handbooks | ||
| DoD Document Databases | ||
| DoD Directives | DoD Directives | |
| DoD Instructions | DoD Instructions | |
| DoD Manuals | DoD Manuals | |
| DoD Assist | DoD Assist | |
| Mil-Standards | EverySpec.com | |