This Regulation sets forth mandatory procedures for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) and Major Automated Information System (MAIS) acquisition programs and, specifically where stated, for other than MDAPs or MAIS acquisition programs; serves as a general model for other than MDAPs or MAIS acquisition programs to include highly sensitive classified, cryptologic, and intelligence programs; implements DoD Instruction 5000.02 (reference (a)), the guidelines of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-11 (reference (b)), and current statutes; and contains formats to be used to prepare various milestone documentation, periodic in-phase status reports, and statutory certifications. This Regulation applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Defense Agencies, and DoD Field Activities (hereafter collectively referred to as ''DoD Components''). No DoD Component shall supplement this Regulation. Every acquisition program shall establish program goals-thresholds and objectives-for the minimum number of cost, schedule, and performance parameters that describe the program over its life cycle. The Department shall link program goals to the DoD Strategic Plan and other appropriate subordinate strategic plans, such as Component and Functional Strategic Plans and the Strategic Information Resources Management Plan (44 U.S.C. 3506 (reference (c))).
The following websites may be of assistance:
Milestone Documnet Identification (MDID) https://dap.dau.mil/mdid/Pages/Default.aspx
Acquisition Policy (DPAP Website) - http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/ccap/ap/index.html
Multi-year Contracting Information - http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pass/pa/index.html
