1. Summary Acquisition Strategy Approval Authority
AFMCFARS (a) – INFORMATIONAL GUIDANCE
Summary Acquisition Strategy Approval Authority
Supplies & Services /-91
PRINT SETTING = PURE BLACK & WHITE
NON-SPACE
ACAT Designation
PEO PROGRAMS -- SUPPLY
AFPEO/CM
SERVICES PEO
Commodity Council
Other Contracting
EVENT / AUTHORITY ID
IAM IC
IAC II
III
Services ≥$100M or
A-76 ≥300 FTE
Defined by Charter
Supplies &
Services
ASP
Chair
SAE
MDA* Delegable
PEO*
Commodity Strategy Official (CSO)
SCO for non-services,
SDO for Services
Final Acquisition Strategy Approval
SAE w/OSD DAE Appr of Strategy
MDA * Delegable
≥$1B =SAE
<$1B = AFPEO
CSO
(if not in PEO portfolio)
Operational & Non-Operational Delegations
See AFMCFARS and Master Thresholds Table
TYPE OF Written AP Required (AF)
LCMP
AP may use LCMP AP
CAMP
AP or SASS
* AFRL/CC delegated Oversight; SAE designates AFRL ASP Chairs > $500M

2. Program Information Resource Tool
AF Systems Library AF Systems Library
Portfolios
Systems by Name
PMDs
ACAT Listing
AF Program Master List (AFPML) – All ACATs
AF Sustainment Program List (AFSPL) All non-ACATs
under construction
System POCs
PEO Realignment Phase II Memo
PEO Structure / Hierarchy
Each Center is responsible for ensuring accuracy of this Library
HQ AFMC/A4 works with Center POCs to maintain currency of site

3. Quick-Reference Summary Acquisition Plans
LCMP – Life Cycle Management Plan (LCMP Guide, 4 Mar 05)
REQUIRED for all new ACAT I and II programs
MDA DISCRETION for ACAT III programs
If not LCMP-- AP is required IAW DFARS (d)(i)
SAMP– Single Acquisition Management Plan
Continue if approved prior to 1 May 05
After 1 May 05, transition to LCMP when– enter new milestone, update PSMP and/or SAMP, major modification (MDA or ALC/CC may limit LCMP to Mod only), at discretion of MDA, DAE, SAE or PEO
CAMP – Commodity Acquisition Management Plan
AFFARS IG
AP - Acquisition Plan (All Program Types)
FAR / DFARS / AFFARS / AFMCFARS Part 7 for Requirements
AFFARS IG (Templates)
AFFARS IG (Construction & A&E)
SASS - Streamlined Acquisition Strategy Summary
AFFARS IG
(a)
(1) For non-space related programs:
(i) For ACAT ID and IAM programs, the SAE is the LCMP approval authority. However, the acquisition strategy aspects of the LCMP require 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.
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 ( (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.