DoDI5000.87_DAFI63-150 — Operation Of The Software Acquisition Pathway

DoDI5000.87_DAFI63-150 governs the operation of software acquisition pathways for secure software acquisition, development, and delivery.

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  • Publication number: DoDI5000.87_DAFI63-150
  • Title: OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE ACQUISITION PATHWAY
  • Date: 2021-08-11

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It establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for software acquisition pathways. The publication includes planning, acquisition strategy, IP strategy, test strategy, and cost estimates, and provides Department of the Air Force guidance for acquiring capabilities through the software pathway.

Applies to: This publication applies to the United States Space Force, Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard except where otherwise noted, as well as other individuals and organizations based on binding agreement or obligation with the DAF.

Topics covered

  • Software acquisition pathways
  • Secure software delivery
  • Planning phase
  • Acquisition strategy
  • IP strategy
  • Test strategy
  • Cost estimates

Questions and answers

What must happen to records created under DoDI5000.87_DAFI63-150?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Information Management System.

Where should recommended changes to DoDI5000.87_DAFI63-150 be sent?

Send all recommended changes or comments about this publication to SAF/AQX, at SAF.AQ.SAF-AQXS.Policy.Workflow@us.af.mil, through appropriate functional chain of command, using AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication.

How are waiver authorities identified in DoDI5000.87_DAFI63-150?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

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