Main Acquisition References

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
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