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News, announcements, training, search functions, Ask-a-Professor, and similar services with direct links supporting DoD acquisition.
Acquisition Process
Three processes cooperate to deliver capabilities needed by warfighters: the requirements process (JCIDS); the acquisition process (DAS); and the program and budget development process (PPBE). Includes links to DoD and Service policies, guidance, tools, and resources:
Workforce
Information on career management, the DoD Human Capital Initiative, career planning, leadership training, overarching planning and guidance documents, and relevant professional organizations.
Policy
Encyclopedic source of acquisition policy that follows a hierarchy of policy issuance (i.e., executive, legislative, federal, etc.) and filtered according to organization, career field, and special topics.
Communitiesof Practice
Links to communities of practice and special interest areas, the latest contribution and discussion posts for open ACC communities, community highlights, and links to related communities.
Training andContinuous Learning
Information on training and continuous learning that supports DoD acquisition, information that helps manage professional training portfolios, and information on training available from DAU and DoD and Services activities.
Industry
Information on DoD industry partners that helps the participation and execution of DoD processes; including industry support pages, news, information, and links to private sector acquisition contractors.
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News, policy, and media that support greater value and efficiency in defense acquisition.
Space Acquisition
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Welcome to this Space Acquisition workspace and share space!
We established this site to "share" our "ware" and to make sure our space acquisition community members have immediate access to the learning assets they need to sustain and enhance their overall performance. As you navigate through this virtual space, we hope you find it to be a useful tool.
We have a number of key lessons learned, updated directives, and key POCs if you need to calibrate your acquisition actions and decisions and/or just need some extra help in the context of your daily space acquisition duties.
Since we consider this site to be in an evolutionary state, we welcome everyone's constructive feedback. Ultimately, to be successful, this site must contain relevant, timely, accurate, and comprehensive information.
[References] National Security Space Institute (NSSI) Space News (21 Sep 12)
[References] Department of Defense's Waiver of Competitive Prototyping Requirement for Enhanced Polar System Program, GAO-12-983R, Aug 23, 2012
[References] Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Test Director's Toolkit (April 12, 2010)
[References] Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Program Manager's Operational Test Toolkit (October 3, 2011)
[References] Army Space Journal
[References] Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV), DOD Is Addressing Knowledge Gaps in Its New Acquisition Strategy, GAO-12-822, Jul 26, 2012
[References] DAU Space Acquisition Learning Asset Point Paper for FY13
[References] Senior Space and Missile Defense Officer Shuffle (Inside Defense.Com, 22 Jun 12)
[References] Senate Armed Services Committee Direction for SBIRS (Air Force Magazine.Com, 8 Jun 12)
[References] Mr. Kendall's Optimal Program Structure
[Question] As part of the Space Professional Oversight Board, we're developing a survey to determine the effectiveness of the space workforce. Any thoughts on questions we should include in the survey?
[Question] What do you think the impact of the new space acquisition policy (DTM 09-025) will be?
[Question] How do you use probablisitc cost estimates into FAR 15 cost type proposals
[Question] Example of approved TDS
[References] Estimates at Completion (EACs)
[References] Should Cost Management; An Overview
[References] Subjective Probability Distribution Elicitation in Cost Risk Analysis, RAND, TR-410
[References] MIL-HDBK-881A, Appendix F: Space Systems
[References] Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) Guidance
[Related Websites] Probability of Program Success (PoPS) Tool
[References] Acquisition Approach for Commercial Crew Transportation Includes Good Practices, but Faces Significant Challenges, GAO-12-282, Dec 15, 2011
[References] US Governments Communications Procurement Is Too Costly, By Paul Dykewicz, July 7, 2011
[Related Websites] Program Management Community of Practice
[Related Websites] Contracting Community of Practice
[References] B-402186, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, February 1, 2010 (GAO Denial of Protest)
[References] Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP) Contract Pricing Reference Guide
[Related Websites] Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Homepage
[Related Websites] National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Homepage
[References] Defense Logistics: Improvements Needed to Enhance Oversight of Estimated Long-term Costs for Operating and Supporting Major Weapon Systems, GAO-12-340, February 2, 2012
[References] SMC Instruction 20-2, Space Logistics Group Roles & Responsibilities
[References] SMC Instruction 20-101, Space System Sustainment Planning and Management
[Related Websites] Life Cycle Logistics Community of Practice
[References] So What Exactly is Space Logistics?
Army Looking To Satisfy Tactical Requirements With Nanosatellites Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:26:00 GMT
Upcoming National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Launch Will Feature NRO's First Rideshare Mission Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:04:00 GMT
DAU Space Acquisition Learning Assets (FY13) Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:23:00 GMT
DoD Making Progress In Implementing Better Buying Power For Satellites Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:58:00 GMT
Space Agencies Are Fostering Launch Service Competition, But What About Mission Assurance? Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:59:00 GMT
[References] AF PAMPHLET 63-128, GUIDE TO ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT
[References] Directive-Type Memorandum DTM-11-008, Use of Excess Ballistic Missiles for Space Launch, Incorporating Change 1 (18 Jan 12)
[References] DoD Executive Agent for Space Organization, SECAF Memo dated 16 Dec 10
[References] DoD Directive 5101.2, "DoD Executive Agent for Space", June 3, 2003
[References] DoD Directive 5134.01, USD(AT&L), December 9, 2005
[Announcement] First Woman Tapped To Lead Spy Satellite Agency
[References] DOD Civilian Personnel: Competency Gap Analyses and Other Actions Needed to Enhance DOD's Strategic Workforce Plans, GAO-11-827T, July 14
[Related Websites] General Officer Announcements Website
[References] Navy Space Cadre Competency List
[Related Websites] Space Enterprise Council
[Related Websites] Space Over Time (Information Graph), MIT's Technology Review (Sep/Oct 2011)
[Related Websites] DoD Executive for Space Staff Homepage
[Related Websites] OnOrbitWatch--A space situational awareness community site
[Related Information] For Space Mess, Scientists Seek Celestial Broom
[Related Websites] NASA's Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous Technology (DART) Risk Management Study
[Presentations] The Space Shuttle: An Engineering Milestone
[References] Space and Missile Defense Acquisitions: Periodic Assessment Needed to Correct Parts Quality Problems in Major Programs; GAO-11-404 June 24, 2011