DoDI5000.80_DAFI63-146 — Operation Of The Middle Tier Of Acquisition (mta)

DoDI5000.80_DAFI63-146 governs Air Force guidance and procedures for rapid prototyping and rapid fielding under middle tier acquisition.

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  • Publication number: DoDI5000.80_DAFI63-146
  • Title: OPERATION OF THE MIDDLE TIER OF ACQUISITION (MTA)
  • Date: 2021-05-07

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The publication addresses operational needs, acquisition and funding strategies, performance evaluation, lifecycle costs, logistics support, interoperability, and program transitions. It requires compliance with the publication and prescribes records maintenance and disposition.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, United States Space Force (USSF), and those who are contractually obligated to comply with Department of the Air Force (DAF) publications.

Topics covered

  • Rapid prototyping
  • Rapid fielding
  • Operational needs
  • Acquisition and funding strategies
  • Performance evaluation
  • Lifecycle costs
  • Logistics support
  • Interoperability

Questions and answers

What does DoDI5000.80_DAFI63-146 establish for middle tier acquisition?

In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5134.01 and the July 13, 2018 Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, this issuance establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for the management of the MTA for rapid prototyping and rapid fielding in Section 804 of Public Law 114-92.

How are waiver requests for DoDI5000.80_DAFI63-146 submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestor’s commander for non-tiered, non-acquisition execution compliance items.

How must records created under DoDI5000.80_DAFI63-146 be managed?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

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