DAFI20-101_63-101 — Integrated Life Cycle Management

DAFI20-101_63-101 governs Department of the Air Force integrated life cycle management and acquisition program reporting.

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  • Publication number: DAFI20-101_63-101
  • Title: INTEGRATED LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2024-02-16

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It addresses program baselines, digital engineering, management acquisition reports, product support reporting, and Modernized Selected Acquisition Reports. It requires specified programs to document baselines and complete reports at defined frequencies.

Topics covered

  • Program baselines
  • Digital engineering
  • Management acquisition reports
  • Acquisition reporting frequency
  • Product support reporting
  • Modernized Selected Acquisition Reports

Questions and answers

Is compliance with DAFI20-101_63-101 mandatory?

Compliance with this memorandum is mandatory.

What must the Program Manager document in the PDAA?

The Program Manager (PM) will document the program goals or management controls in the Project Management Resource Tool (PMRT) Program Data Alignment Application (PDAA) unless waived by either SAF/AQX or SAF/SQX.

How often must MCA ACAT III and equivalent programs complete management acquisition reports?

MCA ACAT III AML programs, MTA ACAT II and III equivalent programs, and all DBS programs will complete MARs no less than quarterly and are encouraged to report more frequently.

What does the Program Manager complete for AML programs?

The PM completes a MAR (previously referred to as Monthly Acquisition Reports), using Then Year (TY) dollars, for all Acquisition Master List (AML) programs using any pathway (except services pathway).

When must MSARs be submitted for MDAPs after Milestone B?

MSARs will be submitted at least annually for MDAPs post Milestone B. (paragraph 7)

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