MDD
Functional advisors (FA) Directors of Acquisition Career Management (DACMs) Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
The Defense Acquisition Executive
The Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) is a key decision-making body within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) that oversees the acquisition process for major defense programs. It evaluates and approves programs at critical milestones, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements. The DAB aims to streamline the acquisition process while enhancing accountability and promoting effective management of defense resources. It typically includes senior officials from various branches of the military and defense agencies.
Defense Acquisition Managemenst System
The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is administered by the Department of Defense (DoD). Specifically, it is managed by the Defense Acquisition Regulations System within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. DFARS provides regulations that govern the acquisition process for defense-related contracts, supplementing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
The Under Secretary of Defense
Defense Acquisition Management SystemPlanning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution
DAU (Defense Acquisition University)
defense federal acquisition regulation supplement (DFARS) 222.17
DoDI 5000.02, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 222.17
The Mandatory Sustainment Key Performance Parameter (KPP) and its Key System Attributes (KSA) were originally defined in the Department of Defense's (DoD) Instruction 5000.02, which governs the operation of the Defense Acquisition System. This document outlines the requirements for successful program sustainment and emphasizes the importance of sustainment planning throughout the acquisition process. It aims to ensure that systems remain operationally effective and supportable throughout their lifecycle.