AFI65-118 governs Air Force purchases using Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs).
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It provides guidance and procedures for DD Forms 448 and 448-2, including MIPR planning, development, routing, acceptance, and reconciliation. It requires supporting documentation, market research, approvals, and reviews for applicable purchases.
Applies to: It applies to all active duty, Air National Guard (ANG), and Air Force Reserve (AFR) military and civilian personnel.
Provide a specific, definite, and concise description of the supplies to be acquired, or an adequate Performance Work Statement (PWS), Statement of Work (SOW), or Statement of Objectives (SOO) describing the requested services to include evaluation criteria. (paragraph 65-1)
Provide supporting documentation justifying the Servicing Activity’s surcharge or fee amount is reasonable and consistent with the task to be accomplished by the performing activity (i.e. PM analysis or support agreement). (paragraph 65-1)
Meet the requirements of DFARS/PGI Subpart 201.602-2 and DoDI 5000.72 as applicable. (paragraph 4)
Identify DoD Unique Contract Terms and Conditions (includes Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. § 2533a, Requirement to buy certain articles from American sources; exceptions), Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. §§ 8301, Definitions, 8302, American materials required for public use, and 8303, Contracts for public works), electronic payment, cybersecurity, etc.). (paragraph 65-1)
Once the PM has confirmed the MIPR is complete, create and secure approval by the requiring activity’s RA/RM, the ABSS or DEAMS MIPR process flow begins. (paragraph 1)