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afac2004-0302
Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2004-0302
2 MAR 2004
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: SAF/AQCP, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1060, (703) 588-7058.
Summary of Changes
Item |
Subpart - Reason for Change |
I |
5307.104-90(b)(1) - Designates ASAF(A) as ASP chairperson for non-space related ACAT I programs. |
II |
5307.104-90(b)(3) - Designates the PEO as ASP chairperson for non-space related ACAT II and III programs, adds requirement for PEO to obtain ASAF(A) concurrence if PEO wishes to delegate the responsibility for chairing an ASP for ACAT II programs, and gives the PEO authority to delegate the responsibility for chairing an ASP on a case-by-case basis for ACAT III programs. |
III |
5307.104(iv)(B), 5307.104-90(a)(1), 5307.104-90(b)(5), and 5307.104-92(b) - Changes AFPEO/SV to AFPEO/CM. |
IV |
5307.104-91(b)(2) - Changes C3I to NII. |
Note: “*****” below indicates that text is omitted.
AFAC Changes
I |
5307.104-90(b)(1) - Designates ASAF(A) as ASP chairperson for non-space related ACAT I programs. |
Supplementary information about the change: None.
5307.104-90 Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASPs).
(b) ASP chairpersons.
(1) For non-space related ACAT I programs, ASAF(A) is the ASP chairperson.
II |
5307.104-90(b)(3) - Designates the PEO as ASP chairperson for non-space related ACAT II and III programs, adds requirement for PEO to obtain ASAF(A) concurrence if PEO wishes to delegate the responsibility for chairing an ASP for ACAT II programs, and gives the PEO authority to delegate the responsibility for chairing an ASP on a case-by-case basis for ACAT III programs. |
Supplementary information about the change: None.
5307.104-90 Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASPs).
(b) ASP chairpersons.
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(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 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.
III |
5307.104(iv)(B), 5307.104-90(a)(1), 5307.104-90(b)(5), and 5307.104-92(b) - Changes AFPEO/SV to AFPEO/CM. |
Supplementary information about the change: Air Force Program Executive Officer for Services (AFPEO/SV) was changed to Air Force Program Executive Officer for Combat Mission Support (AFPEO/CM) effective 1 Feb 04.
5307.104 General procedures.
(iv) Solicitation Release.
(B) For space-related ACAT I programs, all ACAT II and III programs, and AFPEO/CM acquisitions, the contracting officer shall not release the formal solicitation until the SAMP/IPS/AP approving official has approved the acquisition strategy unless otherwise authorized by the SAMP/IPS/AP approving official or the acquisition is being conducted pursuant to the authority of 6.302-2, unusual and compelling urgency.
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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.
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(b) ASP chairpersons.
(5) For AFPEO/CM acquisitions, the PEO is the ASP chairperson.
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5307.104-92 Air Force procedures for Acquisition Plans (APs).
(b) For AFPEO/CM acquisitions, the PEO is the acquisition plan approval authority.
IV |
5307.104-91(b)(2) - Changes C3I to NII. |
Supplementary information about the change: Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) was changed to Networks and Information Integration (NII) effective 8 May 03.
5307.104-91 Air Force procedures for Single Acquisition Management Plans (SAMPs)/Commodity Acquisition Management Plans (CAMPs)/Integrated Program Summaries (IPSs).
(b) Approval requirements.
(2) For non-space related ACAT IAM programs, ASAF(A) is the SAMP approval authority. However, the acquisition strategy aspects of the SAMP require additional approval by ASD(NII), as the MDA, in accordance with USD(AT&L) guidance.
