Joint Requirements oversight council
The Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) validates capability documents for all ACAT II and below programs when the system involved significantly affects the joint force and requires expanded review to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and joint force requirements. This validation process ensures that the system's capabilities meet the user needs, operational requirements, and are compliant with relevant policies and regulations.
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The program office responsible for managing the ACAT II or below program typically validates the capabilities of the system through a combination of testing, evaluation, and assessment activities. They work closely with stakeholders, such as the user community and oversight entities, to ensure that the system meets its requirements and objectives. If the system does not significantly affect the joint force, the validation process may focus more on specific operational or organizational impacts rather than broader strategic implications.
Acquisition categories (ACAT) in the U.S. Department of Defense are based on the dollar value of the acquisition program and its impact on military readiness and operational capability. There are three primary categories: ACAT I, for major defense acquisition programs (MDAPs) exceeding $300 million; ACAT II, for programs between $20 million and $300 million; and ACAT III, for programs below $20 million or those that do not meet the thresholds for ACAT II. These categories help determine the level of oversight, reporting requirements, and management processes needed for different acquisition programs.
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The AoA Study Guidance for ACAT I and IA programs is developed by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). The due date for the guidance can vary, but it is typically released at the beginning of the fiscal year.
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A system with research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) costs estimated at 250 million dollars in 2014 would typically fall under the category of "ACAT I" (Acquisition Category I). ACAT I includes programs that exceed certain cost thresholds, with ACAT IA for major defense acquisition programs involving research and development costs of over $480 million (in RDT&E), or other significant thresholds for procurement. Since the 250 million dollar estimate is below the RDT&E threshold for ACAT IA, it may also be considered under ACAT II if it meets the criteria associated with that category.
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