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PART 5307 [Revised June 15, 2006] |
The acquisition team shall develop flexible acquisition strategies that provide rapid delivery of affordable capability to the warrior that meets their expectations. The priority established among cost, schedule, and performance in accordance with 5311.002 shall drive the acquisition strategy.
(a) In order to help develop a sound acquisition strategy, the acquisition team shall provide appropriate opportunities for the early involvement of industry in all acquisitions and the Defense Contract Management Agency and Defense Contract Audit Agency in non-competitive acquisitions.
(b) The program manager or contracting officer shall mark the Life Cycle Management Plan/Single Acquisition Management Plan (SAMP)/Commodity Acquisition Management Plan (CAMP)/Integrated Program Summary (IPS)/Acquisition Plan (AP) “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY” if it contains information which should not be released outside the Government and handle it accordingly.
(c) Program managers/contracting officers shall submit LCMPs/SAMPs/IPSs/APs to the cognizant PEO action officer for PEO programs and acquisitions and the cognizant Program Element Monitor (PEM) for processing.
(d) Solicitation Release.
(1) For non-space related ACAT I programs, unless otherwise authorized by the MDA, the contracting officer shall not release the formal solicitation until the MDA has approved the acquisition strategy in accordance with USD(AT&L) guidance.
(2) For non-space related ACAT II and III programs and AFPEO/CM acquisitions, the contracting officer shall not release the formal solicitation until the LCMP/SAMP/AP approving official has approved the acquisition strategy unless otherwise authorized by the LCMP/SAMP/AP approving official or the acquisition is being conducted pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-2, unusual and compelling urgency.
(3) For space-related programs under the purview of National Security Space Acquisition Policy 03-01 (NSS 03-01), the contracting officer shall not release the formal solicitation until the MDA has approved the acquisition strategy and the program has successfully passed a milestone decision.
(e) Changes. If a change occurs to the program/acquisition that significantly affects the acquisition (e.g., scope, dollar value, contract type), the program manager/contracting officer shall prepare a revised LCMP/SAMP/CAMP/IPS/AP and a statement that summarizes the changes and obtain the approval of the revised LCMP/SAMP/CAMP/IPS/AP from the original LCMP/SAMP/CAMP/IPS/AP approval authority, unless otherwise authorized by the LCMP/SAMP/CAMP/IPS/AP approval authority.
(f) Delegations.
(1) For programs under the purview of DoDI 5000.2, the MDA, Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) chairperson, and LCMP/SAMP/AP approval authority are separate authorities. When delegated, each of these authorities must be specifically delegated in writing. When practicable, the ASP chairperson and the LCMP/SAMP/AP approval authority should be the same person.
(2) For space related programs under the purview of NSS 03-01, the MDA is the acquisition strategy approval authority. This authority is not delegable.
5307.104-90 Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASPs).
(a) General requirements.
(1) The program manager, or the contracting officer if a program manager is not assigned, shall conduct an ASP for all ACAT programs, CSO acquisitions, and AFPEO/CM acquisitions. The ASP chairperson has the authority to waive the requirement for an ASP.
(2) ASPs should take place as early as possible in the acquisition planning process to develop a systematic and disciplined approach to achieve an efficient/effective acquisition.
(3) For Other Contracting acquisitions, Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASPs) shall be convened for all acquisitions requiring a formal/written Acquisition Plan (AP). The ASP chairperson may establish streamlined ASP procedures and delegation of the ASP. Streamlined ASPs may be convened for acquisitions <$5M.
(b) ASP chairpersons.
(1) For non-space related ACAT I or special designated programs, ASAF(A) is the ASP chairperson.
(2) For space related ACAT I programs, USECAF is the ASP chairperson.
(3) For non-space related ACAT II and III programs, the PEO is the ASP chairperson.
(i) For non-space ACAT II programs, if the PEO wishes to delegate the responsibility for chairing an ASP, obtain concurrence from ASAF(A) and ensure the concurrence is documented in the LCMP/SAMP.
(ii) For non-space ACAT III programs, PEOs may delegate the responsibility for chairing an ASP on a case-by-case basis.
(4) For space related ACAT II and III programs, the PEO is the ASP chairperson.
(5) For AFPEO/CM acquisitions, the PEO is the ASP chairperson.
(6) For Commodity Council acquisitions, the CSO is the ASP chairperson, unless the acquisition is within the PEO/CM Portfolio.
(7) For Other Contracting, ASP Chairperson shall be the SCO, or as delegated.
(c) ASP membership and content.
(1) Based on the unique requirements of each acquisition, the ASP chairperson shall determine the panel membership and the required content for each ASP that he/she chairs.
(2) For all non-space ACAT I programs, the ASP chairperson shall use the non-space SAE panel, tailored as necessary. The SAF/AQC ASP Secretariat will facilitate the ASP meetings. Refer to the Air Force Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) Secretariat website for ASP and SAE panel information.
(3) For all space ACAT I programs, the ASP chairperson shall use the space SAE panel, tailored as necessary. SAF/USA will administer this panel, consulting with SAF/AQC as necessary. Refer to the Air Force Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) Secretariat website for basic ASP information. Refer to the SAF/USA website for National Security Space Acquisition Policy related to modifications to the ASP process and for space SAE panel information.
(d) ASP minutes. At the conclusion of the ASP, the program manager or contracting officer shall prepare ASP minutes and obtain approval of the ASP minutes from the ASP Chairperson.
5307.104-91 Air Force procedures for Life Cycle Management Plans (LCMPs)/Single Acquisition Management Plans (SAMPs)/Commodity Acquisition Management Plans (CAMPs)/Integrated Program Summaries (IPSs).
(a) General requirements.
(1) For non-space related programs:
(i) Program managers shall prepare LCMPs/SAMPs for all Acquisition Category (ACAT) I and II programs. The LCMP will be implemented as follows:
(A) For all new ACAT I and II programs, the LCMP is mandatory.
(B) For existing acquisitions with SAMPs approved before 1 May 2005, continue the program under the SAMP guidance. After 1 May 05, programs operating under a SAMP will transition to an LCMP when the program:
(1) Enters a new milestone;
(2) Updates the Product Support Management Plan (PSMP) and/or SAMP (5307.104(e));
(3) Implements a major system modification. At the discretion of the portfolio authority (PEO or ALC/CC), the LCMP may be limited to the modification versus the entire system; or
(4) When deemed appropriate by the MDA, Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE), Air Force Acquisition Executive (AFAE), PEO, or the Air Logistics Center Commander (ALC/CC).
(ii) For ACAT III programs, LCMPs/SAMPs may be prepared at the discretion of the MDA.
(2) For space related programs:
(i) Program managers shall prepare an IPS for all new programs under the purview of NSS 03-01. The IPS may be tailored at the discretion of the MDA.
(ii) For existing programs under the purview of NSS 03-01 and operating under a SAMP, continue the program under the SAMP guidance. Programs operating under a SAMP will transition to an Acquisition Strategy when the program:
(A) Enters a new milestone;
(B) Implements a major system modification; or
(C) When deemed appropriate by the MDA.
(iii) For existing programs under the purview of DoDI 5000.2 and operating under a SAMP, continue the program under the SAMP guidance. Programs operating under a SAMP will transition to an LCMP, following the guidance in paragraph 5307.104-91(a)(1)(i)(B) above.
(3) The LCMP/SAMP approval authority has the authority to waive the requirement to prepare a LCMP/SAMP. However, the LCMP/SAMP approval authority does not have the authority to waive the requirement for a written acquisition plan (see deviation procedures in FAR 1.4, as supplemented).
(4) The commodity council director shall prepare CAMPs for all commodity council acquisitions.
(b) Approval requirements.
(1) For non-space related programs:
(i) For ACAT ID programs, ASAF(A) is the LCMP/SAMP approval authority. However, the acquisition strategy aspects of the LCMP/SAMP require additional approval by USD(AT&L), as the MDA, in accordance with USD(AT&L) guidance.
(ii) For ACAT IAM programs, ASAF(A) is the LCMP/SAMP approval authority. However, the acquisition strategy aspects of the LCMP/SAMP require additional approval by ASD(NII), as the MDA, in accordance with USD(AT&L) guidance.
(iii) For ACAT IC, IAC and ACAT II programs, ASAF(A) is the LCMP/SAMP approval authority.
(iv) For ACAT III programs, if a LCMP/SAMP is prepared, the MDA is the LCMP/SAMP approval authority.
(2) For space related programs:
(i) For ACAT I programs, coordination and approval of the IPS material occurs as a result of a successful Independent Program Assessment Team review. The DoD Space MDA is the approval authority for the acquisition strategy portion of the IPS.
(ii) For ACAT II and ACAT III programs, the MDA is the acquisition strategy approval authority.
(3) For commodity council acquisitions not in a PEO portfolio, the CSO is the CAMP approval authority.
(c) Content and review requirements.
(1) For programs under the purview of DoDI 5000.2, the LCMP/SAMP/CAMP shall include all required elements of a written acquisition plan in accordance with FAR 7.105, as supplemented. The LCMP/SAMP/CAMP approval authority determines the required content and coordination of the LCMP/SAMP/CAMP, subject to law and higher regulation(s) (see FAR 7.1 as supplemented). For additional guidance see Defense Acquisition Guidebook Chapter 2 and the LCMP Guide.
(2) For space related programs, NSS 03-01 outlines the required content and coordination of the IPS. The IPS is a collection of documents used by the Independent Program Assessment Team to evaluate a program and includes the Acquisition Strategy.
5307.104-92 Air Force procedures for Acquisition Plans (APs).
(a) For non-space related ACAT III programs, if an acquisition plan is prepared in lieu of a LCMP/SAMP, the MDA is the acquisition plan approval authority.
(b) For all acquisitions within the AFPEO/CM portfolio (See 5337.503-90) the acquisition plan approval authority is the PEO.
(c) For information technology services acquisitions that are subject to appendix C of USD (AT&L) policy memorandum dated 31 May 02, Acquisition of Services, and thresholds identified for Major Automated Information Systems in DoDI 5000.2, the acquisition plan approval authority is ASD(NII).
(d) For MAJCOM and DRU Other Contracting acquisitions.
(1) For Other Contracting acquisitions with a dollar value above the SAT to $5M, contracting officers shall at a minimum prepare a Streamlined Acquisition Strategy Summary (SASS), which must be approved one level above the contracting officer (See IG5307.104-92). At the discretion of the contracting officer, an AP may be prepared for those actions where it would be more appropriate.
(2) APs are to be prepared for Other Contracting acquisitions with a value > $5M. The AP must be approved by the SCO unless the acquisition is within the AFPEO/CM portfolio (see 5337.503-90). Further guidance for APs covered by this subparagraph is provided at IG5307.104-92.
(3) AFMC and AFSPC for SMC may establish alternate Other Contracting AP procedures and thresholds for non-operational contracting actions up to the thresholds in DFARS 207.103(d)(i).
(e) For commodity council acquisitions, the CSO is the acquisition plan approval authority.
5307.104-93 Air Force Procedures for Commodity Councils.
See Informational Guidance at IG5307.104-93 for general guidance on how to implement and operate commodity councils.
(a) The commodity council director shall prepare a commodity council charter which shall at a minimum:
(1) Identify the proposed Commodity Strategy Officials (CSO),
(2) Identify anticipated results of the council activities,
(3) Identify the responsibilities of the primary organizations involved in the commodity council, and
(4) Identify the source of resources necessary to create and sustain the commodity council.
(b) PEO/CM shall coordinate on all charters involving acquisition of services to determine if the acquisition should be conducted within the PEO/CM portfolio.
(c) SAF/AQC shall review and approve all commodity council charters.
5307.105 Contents of Written Acquisition Plans
Acquisition plans must address whether foreign contractors can be permitted to participate at the prime contractor level in any or all contracts involved in the acquisition.
(a)(4) Capability or Performance. For services acquisitions, the acquisition plan shall:
(i) address the Performance-Based Services Acquisitions (PBSA) principles at AFI 63-124, paragraph 1.4, or
(ii) refer to the non-PBSA SDO approval IAW 5337.170-3.
(13) Logistics Considerations. (S-90) Ensure anti-terrorism/force protection issues are considered as required by AFI 10-245, Air Force Anti-terrorism (AT) Standards. Consult with the local anti-terrorism officer (ATO) as necessary. Describe the extent of integrated logistics support planning to date, including references to approved plans.
(b) See Informational Guidance at IG5307.104-92 for Other Contracting AP content.
5307.170-3 Policy and procedures
(a) (3) (i) The SPE has delegated the authority to make the consolidation determination for actions exceeding $5 million, and less than $100 million, to the Head of the Contracting Activity.
(ii) The SPE has delegated the authority to make the consolidation determination for actions $100 million or greater to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting) and the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting).
(iii) The determination shall include the acquisition strategy information required in DFARS 207.170-3.
(iv) The determination may be included in a LCMP/SAMP/CAMP/AP when SAF/AQC coordination is required as part of the approval process. When preparing these documents clearly identify the consolidation determination. Coordination on such documents by the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting) or Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting) is approval of the required documentation. For all other consolidation determinations requiring DAS(C) or ADAS(C) approval, prepare a separate Determinations and Findings.