Defense Acquisition Guidebook

A must-have resource for acquisition professionals! The Defense Acquisition Guidebook is the cornerstone of our national security strategy, enabling the Department of Defense to acquire the necessary technologies, programs, and product support. For acquisition professionals, the guidebook is an essential reference source supporting their management capabilities. Available in print only from Management Concepts, the Defense Acquisition Guidebook serves as a comprehensive reference tool. The guidebook provides a complete set of best practices that can be tailored to the needs of every defense contracting program. Also included are Directives 5000.1 and 5000.2, which outline the fundamental principles and procedures that DoD follows. Contents: Department of Defense Decision Support Systems • Defense Acquisition Program Goals and Strategy • Affordability and Lifecycle Resource Estimates • Systems Engineering • Lifecycle Logistics • Human Systems Integration • Acquiring Information Technology and National Security Systems • Intelligence, Counterintelligence, and Security Support • Integrated Test and Evaluation • Decisions, Assessments, and Periodic Reporting • Program Management Activities