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AMS Policy Document AMS policy takes precedence over all other FAA policy dealing with any aspect of lifecycle acquisition management and related disciplines.
Acquisition management policy applies to all FAA organizations, all appropriations, and all investment programs.
Overview and Key Elements
Agency policy concerning the scope and applicability of AMS, strategic planning and budgeting, FAA Enterprise Architecture, service and portfolio management, acquisition categories, lifecycle management decision-making, and much more.
Lifecycle Acquisition Management
Agency policy concerning the phases and decision points of the FAA lifecycle management process.
Procurement Policy
Agency procurement policy.
Lifecycle Management Functions & Disciplines
Agency policy for key management activities that support sound lifecycle acquisition management.
Acquisition Career Program
Training and certification requirements for critical management disciplines such as program management, contracting, logistics support, test & evaluation, systems engineering, real estate acquisition, and business & finance.
Roles & Responsibilities (Appendix A)
The responsibilities of organizations and institutions that play key roles in lifecycle acquisition management.
Acquisition Planning & Control Documents (Appendix B)
The purpose, description, approval authority, distribution, and content of mandatory AMS planning and control documents.
Definitions (Appendix C)
A detailed explanation of a word or phrase within the FAST.
Acronyms (Appendix D)
An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a word or phrase.
External Authorities (Appendix E)
Selected government-wide laws, regulations, executive orders, and other directives that affect acquisition programs referenced on the FAST.
