Recent Policy and Guidance

The following documents associated with the Defense Acquisition Guidebook are available for download.

Defense Acquisition Guidebook - (PDF Version) - A new/updated PDF of the DAG will be posted as needed due to chnages. The online DAG is a living document that will be updated whenever necessary. Consequently, the PDF version may not contain the most current guidance. We suggest you use the online version whenever possible. https://dag.dau.mil

• Defense Acquisition Guidebook (Download the DAG by individual chapters or the entire document)

DoD Documents:

• DoDD 5000.01 The Defense Acquisition System (Directive)
• DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Defense Acquisition System (Instruction) Dated 7 January 2015
• DoDI 5000.02 (Interim) Operation of the Defense Acquisition System Dated November 2013 (Canceled by release of DoDI 5000.02)
• DoDD 5250.01 Management of Intelligence Mission Data (IMD) in DoD Acquisition

Directive Type Memoranda:

• Currently all relevant DTM's are incorporated in the interim 5000.02 released on 11-26-2013.

Other Memoranda, including recently-issued guidance and expected business practice:

• USD (AT&L) BBP 2.0 Implementation Directive  (24 April 2013)
• USD (AT&L) Should Cost Management in Defense Acquisition  (06 August 2013)
• Better Buying Power 2.0  (13 November 2012)
• CCA DoD-CIO Memo
• OSA Contract Guidebook Version 1.1
• Document Streamlining -Life-cycle Sustainment Plan ( LCSP)
• Life-Cycle Sustainment Plan LCSP Outline (Word Version) - (Simplified ) 
• Document Streamlining - Program Protection Plan
• Program Protection Plan Outline
  • Program Protection Plan Outline
• Improving Milestone Process Effectiveness
• Improving Technology Readiness Assessment Effectiveness
• Joint Memorandum on Savings Related to "Should Cost"
• Document Streamlining - Program Strategies and Systems Engineering Plan
  • Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) Sample Outline
  • Acquisition Strategy: Sample Outline
• Post-Critical Design Review Reports & Assessments
• Interim Acquisition Guidance for Defense Business Systems (DBS)
• Implementation Directive for Better Buying Power - Obtaining Greater Efficiency and Productivity in Defense Spending
• Better Buying Power: Guidance for Obtaining Greater Efficiency and Productivity in Defense Spending
• Technology Development Strategy and Acquisition Strategy Documents
• Better Buying Power: Mandate for Restoring Affordability and Productivity in Defense Spending
• Preparations for DAB Meetings, and DAB Planning Meetings
• DAB and DAES Should-Cost templates