AFMD25 — Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (afcaa)

AFMD25 governs the mission, command structure, and responsibilities of the Air Force Cost Analysis Agency.

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  • Publication number: AFMD25
  • Title: AIR FORCE COST ANALYSIS AGENCY (AFCAA)
  • Date: 2024-05-15

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It covers life-cycle cost estimates, independent cost estimates, cost assessments, service cost positions, and other analyses supporting acquisition and SPPBE processes. It requires AFCAA to develop, review, approve, manage, and publish specified cost analyses, data, systems, guidance, and reports.

Topics covered

  • Life-cycle cost estimates
  • Independent Cost Estimates
  • Non-Advocate Cost Assessments
  • Service Cost Positions
  • Acquisition cost analysis
  • SPPBE cost analysis
  • Cost data and models
  • Total Ownership Cost System

Questions and answers

What cost estimates and analyses does AFCAA develop?

AFCAA develops and validates life-cycle cost estimates and analyses, and enhances state-of-the-art DAF cost analysis capabilities. (paragraph 1)

What does AFCAA develop for major systems and programs?

AFCAA also develops Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs), Non-Advocate Cost Assessments (NACAs), Service Cost Positions (SCPs), and other cost, economic, and business case analyses on major space, nuclear, aircraft, weapons, electronics, software, and information systems. (paragraph 1)

What does AFCAA do for Non-Advocate Cost Assessments?

Develops, reviews, and approves the NACA for all USAF and USSF MDAP, Information Systems, DBS, SAP (including RCO, SpRCO, and SDA programs), MTA, Software, and other special interest programs. (paragraph 3)

When does AFCAA develop the DAF Independent Cost Estimate?

Develops, reviews, and approves the DAF ICE required by statute when Office of the Secretary of Defense Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation delegates that responsibility to the DAF. (paragraph 3)

What cost data and tools does AFCAA manage?

Manages the DAF-wide cost and technical data collection and database development programs and develops cost estimating methods, tools, and models for DAF-wide use. (paragraph 3)

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