# AFFARS PART 5307Acquisition Planning

- PART 5307
  Acquisition Planning

- SUBPART 5307.1 — ACQUISITION PLANS

- 5307.102 Policy.
- 5307.104 General procedures. (See changes in Policy Memo 08-C-15)
- 5307.104-90 Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASPs).
- 5307.104-91 Air Force procedures for Life Cycle Management Plans (LCMP) / Commodity Acquisition Management Plans (CAMP) / Integrated Program Summaries (IPS).
- 5307.104-92 Air Force procedures for Acquisition Plans (APs).
- 5307.104-93 Air Force Procedures for Commodity Councils.
- 5307.105 Contents of Written Acquisition Plans

- 5307.170-3 Policy and procedures

PART 5307
Acquisition Planning

[Revised August 23, 2007]

SUBPART 5307.1 — ACQUISITION PLANS

(See changes in Policy Memo 08-C-15)

5307.102 Policy.

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.

5307.104 General procedures. (See changes in Policy Memo 08-C-15)

(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 shall mark the Life Cycle Management Plan (LCMP)/ /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 shall submit LCMPs/CAMPs/IPSs/APs to the cognizant Program Element Monitor (PEM) for processing.

(d) Solicitation Release.

(1) For non-space related ACAT 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 AFPEO/CM acquisitions, the contracting officer shall not release the formal solicitation until the LCMP/ CAMPAP approving official has approved the acquisition strategy unless otherwise authorized by the LCMP/CAMP 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, unless otherwise authorized by the MDA.

(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 with the assistance of the contracting officer shall prepare a revised LCMP/ CAMP/IPS/AP and a statement that summarizes the changes and obtain the approval of the revised LCMP/ 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 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) 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. The ASP chairperson has the authority to waive the requirement for an ASP.

(2) 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.

(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 for acquisitions <$5.5M.

(b) ASP chairpersons.

(1) For non-space related ACAT I or special designated programs, the Service Acquisition Executive (SAE) 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 MDA is the ASP chairperson.

(i) For non-space ACAT II programs, if the PEO has been delegated MDA and wishes to further delegate the responsibility for chairing an ASP to other than their Acquisition Deputy, obtain concurrence from the SAE and ensure the concurrence is documented in the LCMP.

(ii) For non-space ACAT III programs, MDAs may delegate the responsibility for chairing an ASP on a case-by-case basis.

(4) For space related ACAT II and III programs, the MDA 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 designee for acquisitions other than for services. The ASP Chairperson for services shall be the Services Designated Official (SDO).

(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/ACE ASP Secretariat will facilitate the ASP meetings. Refer to the Air Force Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) 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/ACE will administer this panel. Refer to the Air Force ASP 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 (LCMP) / Commodity Acquisition Management Plans (CAMP) / Integrated Program Summaries (IPS).

(a) General requirements.

(1) For non-space related programs:

(i) Program managers shall prepare LCMPs for all Acquisition Category (ACAT) I and II programs. ACAT programs falling under the purview of OSD may utilize acquisition strategy documents required by OSD to fulfill the LCMP requirement. 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), SAE, or PEO.

(ii) For ACAT III programs, LCMPs may be prepared at the discretion of the MDA, however, at a minimum an Acquisition Plan must be prepared.

(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 approval authority has the authority to waive the requirement to prepare a LCMP. However, the LCMP 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 and IAM programs, the SAE is the LCMP approval authority. However, the acquisition strategy aspect of the LCMP requires OSD approval. An OSD approved Acquisition Strategy (AS) document can meet the requirements of a LCMP. All AS documents shall be reviewed by the SAE before submission to OSD.

(ii) For ACAT IC, IAC, II and III programs, the MDA is the LCMP approval authority.

(A) If the PEO has been delegated MDA and wishes to further delegate the responsibility for approving the LCMP to other than their Acquisition Deputy, obtain concurrence from SAE and ensure the concurrence is documented in the Weekly Acquisition Report and ASP minutes.

(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 AS/LCMP/ CAMP shall include all required elements of a written acquisition plan in accordance with FAR 7.105, as supplemented. The AS/LCMP/ CAMP approval authority may determine additional content and coordination required of the AS/LCMP/ 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, 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 acquisitions with a dollar value above the SAT to $5.5M, 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 acquisitions with a value > $5.5M. The AP must be approved by the SDO for services acquisitions or for non-services, the SCO. Further guidance for APs covered by this subparagraph is provided at IG5307.104-92.

(3) Actions that do not require a formal/written Acquisition Plan or SASS:

(a) Task/Delivery Orders issued in strict compliance with the terms of the Basic Contract except Non-DoD orders > $5.5M.
(b) Modifications within the scope of the contract.
(c) Replenishment parts except for those replenishment buys that require design, development, verification testing, and approval before start of production.
(d) Basic Research under funding category 6.1.

(4) Acquisitions less than $5.5M that require documentation on an AP:

(a) Acquisitions where there is limited experience with the specified requirement and the risk of completing the acquisition successfully are deemed moderate to high.
(b) Acquisitions where incentives (e.g. award fee, incentive fee) are to be included.
(c) Acquisitions where there is a history of protests or performance problems.
(d) Acquisitions being conducted as an AFFARS 5315.3 Source Selection.

(5) 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 $5.5 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 an AS/LCMP/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.