Acquisition Process Model Version 4.5
Version Description Document
Acquisition Process Model Version Number: Version 4.5
Date Released: 29 March 2013
Summary of Change(s) and Enhancements: The purpose of the Acquisition Process Model (APM) Version Description Document (VDD) is
to identify and describe, at a high-level, the changes in the APM from the previous version to the new version being released. The VDD is a
tool that supports project management, configuration management (CM) and quality control activities associated with the APM. A VDD will be
developed for each minor and major release in accordance with the APM Configuration Management Plan.
Version 4.5 incorporated a host of changes as listed below. The primary intent of this version is to update the model to reflect the Integrated
Product Supply Element Guidebook and update process to reflect the revised AFI63-101.
The following specific changes are included in Version 4.5 of the APM:
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Completed incorporation of the 64 DAG changes into the APM
1.1.4.1 and 1.3.2.5.4 - Revised the Preliminary Design Review to include the post-PDR assessment
1.1.4.2 and 1.4.1.1.3 - Revised the Critical Design Review to include the post-CDR assessment
Revised metadata to reflect revised references in multiple places in the model - 1.1.4.7, 1.3.2, 1.4.5.1, MS-A reports, MS-B reports, FRP
List of reports
Added Functionality Enhancements: mouseover capability to automatically display metadata, automatic refresh of metadata when changing
pages, inclusion of the display text with the metadata, differentiator for input/output with associated templates
Revised PEO View to align icons within the Phase Based Processes based on additional inputs from AQXC
Incorporated memo from Mr. Kendall & Mr. Hale re. Reviewing MDAP Obligation Rates
Incorporated DoD Instruction 4245 regarding VE
1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis – Revised processes (Prepare for the AoA; Conduct Effectiveness, Cost, and Risk Analyses;
Conduct Alternative Comparisons)
1.3.2.4 Revise Preferred System Concept – Revised process (Manage, Analyze, and Validate Requirements) and new process (Develop
System Performance Specifications)
1.3.2.5 Develop Acquisition Strategy – New processes (Prepare Preliminary Design & Release Schedule, Finalize Acquisition Strategy)
1.4.3.3.4 Address Results and Feedback – Relabeled output to Systems Engineering Lessons Learned Database
1.5.1.2 Manage Technical Issues – Metadata behind Conduct Configuration Management process
Added sample checklists on the following pages: Preliminary Design Review (1.1.4.1) PDR Risk Assessment Checklist (Input to Identify
PDR Prerequisites), Critical Design Review (1.1.4.2) CDR Risk Assessment Checklist (Input to Identify CDR Prerequisites), System
Functional Review (1.1.4.5) Completed SFR Risk Assessment Checklist (Input to Prepare for SFR), System Requirements Review
(1.1.4.6) Completed SRR Risk Assessment Checklist (Input to Prepare for SRR), Functional Configuration Audit (1.1.4.9) Functional
Configuration Audit Checklist (Input to Prepare for FCA), Physical Configuration Audit (1.1.4.10) Completed PCA Risk Assessment
Checklist (Input to Prepare for PCA), Initial Technical Review (1.1.4.11) ITR Checklist (Input to Prepare for ITR), Alternative Systems
Review (1.1.4.12) ASR Checklist (Input to Prepare for ASR), Preliminary Design Review (1.3.2.5.4) PDR Risk Assessment Checklist
(Input to Identify PDR Prerequisites), Demonstrate Manufacturing Readiness (1.4.1.1.3) CDR Risk Assessment Checklist (Input to Identify
CDR Prerequisites), Physical Configuration Audit (1.4.2.1.7) Completed PCA Risk Assessment Checklist (Input to Prepare for PCA)
Incorporated new processes based on the Should Cost Estimating Procedures and Implementation Study, Phase II Interim Program Review:
1.5.2.1.5.1.6.1 Develop Should Cost Estimate or Waiver Request, 1.5.2.1.5.1.6.6 Monitor Should Cost Estimate
1.1.4.7 - Revised the Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) process based on the OSD Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL)
Deskbook, Version 2.2.1 to included details for 1.1.4.7.6 Conduct Assessment of Manufacturing Readiness
Deleted the note regarding Space from the front page
Integrated Sight Pictures - Incorporated changes made to the description of the Independent Program Assessment to reflect the DTM-09025 (Space Systems Acquisition Policy)
1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis and 1.3.2.4 Refine Preferred System Concept – Revised to incorporate reliability growth curves
based on the DTM-11-003 (Reliability Analysis, Planning, Tracking, and Reporting)
Revisions made to definitions for Defense Business Systems Management Committee (DBSMC) and the Investment Review Board (IRB)
on the Integrated Sight Pictures based on the DTM-11-009 (Acquisition Policy for Defense Business Systems)
Incorporated changes to reflect the Integrated Product Supply Element Guidebook: Sustaining Engineering - 1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel
Solution Analysis - Revised to include an output from Identify Preferred System Concept/Course of Action titled RAM-C Report, 1.4.1.2
Evaluate and Demonstrate the System - Revised to include an input titled Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System,
1.4.2.2 Conduct Full Rate Production - Expanded input definition for Change Request to include a reference to Engineering Change
Proposal, 1.4.3.1.3 Address Other Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Elements - Expanded within to include a process box titled Execute
Sustaining Engineering Activities
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22) Incorporated changes to reflect the Integrated Product Supply Element Guidebook: Facilities and Infrastructure - 1.3.2.2 Generate
Materiel Concepts and 1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis - Revised to include reference to the Facilities and Infrastructure
Strategy (Candidate Alternative and Preferred System Concept metadata), 1.3.2.6 Develop Life Cycle Sustainment Plan - Added metadata
reference to LCSP, 1.4.1.1 Develop and Demonstrate System – Revised to include reference to the Facilities and Infrastructure Strategy
(Demonstrated System metadata), 1.4.3.1.3 Address Other Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Elements - Expanded Process Definition
within Execute Facilities & Infrastructure Activities subprocess
23) Incorporated changes to reflect the Integrated Product Supply Element Guidebook: Product Support Management - 1.3.2 Perform
Continuous Capability Planning and 1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis - Added the LCSP Strategic Outline as an output, 1.3.2.2
Generate Materiel Concepts, 1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis, and 1.3.2.4 Refine Preferred System Concept - Revised to
include reference to the Product Support Strategy (Approved set of Candidate Solutions and Preferred System Concept metadata), 1.4.2
Produce and Field System(s) and 1.4.2.2 Conduct Full Rate Production - Added Product Support Package as an output, 1.4.3.1.3 Address
Other Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Elements - Added a process titled Execute Program Support Management
24) Incorporated changes to reflect the Integrated Product Supply Element Guidebook: Design Interface - 1.3.2.2 Generate Materiel
Concepts, 1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis, and 1.3.2.4 Refine Preferred System Concept - Revised to include reference to the
design interfaces strategy (Approved set of Candidate Solutions and Preferred System Concept metadata), 1.4.3.1 Execute & Monitor
Support Plan - Expanded Process Definition within Execute Design Interface Activities subprocess
25) Incorporated changes to reflect the Integrated Product Supply Element Guidebook: Supply Support - 1.3.2.2 Generate Materiel
Concepts, 1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis, and 1.3.2.4 Refine Preferred System Concept - Revised to include reference to the
supply strategy (Approved set of Candidate Solutions and Preferred System Concept metadata), 1.4.3.1 Execute & Monitor Support Plan Expanded Process Definition within Execute Supply Activities subprocess
26) Incorporated changes to reflect the Integrated Product Supply Element Guidebook: Maintenance Planning and Management - 1.3.2.2
Generate Materiel Concepts, 1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis, and 1.3.2.4 Refine Preferred System Concept - Revised to
include reference to the maintenance strategy (Approved set of Candidate Solutions and Preferred System Concept metadata), 1.4.3.1
Execute & Monitor Support Plan - Expanded Process Definition within Execute Maintenance Activities subprocess
27) Incorporated changes to reflect the Integrated Product Supply Element Guidebook: Packaging/Handling/Storage/Transportation
(PHS&T) - 1.3.2.2 Generate Materiel Concepts, 1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis, and 1.3.2.4 Refine Preferred System Concept
- Revised to include reference to the PHS&T strategy (Approved set of Candidate Solutions and Preferred System Concept metadata),
1.4.3.1 Execute & Monitor Support Plan - Expanded Process Definition within Execute PHS&T Activities subprocess
28) Incorporated changes to reflect the Integrated Product Supply Element Guidebook: Technical Data –1.3.2.2 Generate Materiel Concepts,
1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis, and 1.3.2.4 Refine Preferred System Concept - Revised to include reference to the technical
data strategy (Approved set of Candidate Solutions and Preferred System Concept metadata), 1.4.3.1 Execute & Monitor Support Plan Expanded Process Definition within Execute Technical Data Activities subprocess
29) Incorporated changes to reflect the Integrated Product Supply Element Guidebook: Support Equipment –1.3.2.2 Generate Materiel
Concepts, 1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis, and 1.3.2.4 Refine Preferred System Concept - Revised to include reference to the
support equipment strategy (Approved set of Candidate Solutions and Preferred System Concept metadata), 1.4.3.1 Execute & Monitor
Support Plan - Expanded Process Definition within Execute Test / Support Equipment Activities subprocess
30) Incorporated changes to reflect the Integrated Product Supply Element Guidebook: Training and Training Support –1.3.2.2 Generate
Materiel Concepts, 1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis, and 1.3.2.4 Refine Preferred System Concept - Revised to include
reference to the training strategy (Approved set of Candidate Solutions and Preferred System Concept metadata), 1.4.3.1 Execute &
Monitor Support Plan - Expanded Process Definition within Execute Training and Train Support Activities subprocess
31) Incorporated changes to reflect the Integrated Product Supply Element Guidebook: Manpower and Personnel –1.3.2.2 Generate Materiel
Concepts, 1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis, and 1.3.2.4 Refine Preferred System Concept - Revised to include reference to the
manpower and personnel strategy (Approved set of Candidate Solutions and Preferred System Concept metadata), 1.4.3.1 Execute &
Monitor Support Plan - Expanded Process Definition within Execute Manppower & Personnel Activities subprocess
32) Incorporated changes to reflect the Integrated Product Supply Element Guidebook: Computer Resources –1.3.2.2 Generate Materiel
Concepts, 1.3.2.3 Conduct Materiel Solution Analysis, and 1.3.2.4 Refine Preferred System Concept - Revised to include reference to the
computer resources strategy (Approved set of Candidate Solutions and Preferred System Concept metadata), 1.4.3.1 Execute & Monitor
Support Plan - Expanded Process Definition within Execute Computer Res. and Software Support Activities subprocess
33) 1.5.1.1 - Update to Process Definition of Manage Contract to reflect the revised AFI 63-101 Section 3.16 (Selection of Contractors for
Subsystems and Components)
34) 1.4.2.3.4 – Revised to reflect the revised AFI 63-101 Section 3.23 (Program Realignment)
35) 1.1.5 - Added a new process to reflect the revised AFI 63-101 Section 4.2 (PEO Portfolio Assignment)
36) Revised description on Integrated Sight Pictures to reflect the revised AFI 63-101 Section 4.10 (IPA)
37) 1.5.1.1 - Added a new processes to reflect the revised AFI 63-101 Section 4.25 (Legal Reviews) and Section 6.6 (Product Support Business
Case Analysis)
38) 1.4.3.1.1 - Included in Implement DSOR Decision to reflect the revised AFI 63-101 Section 6.8 (Depot Purchased Equipment
Maintenance)
39) 1.5.2.1.5 - Added a process to reflect the revised AFI 63-101 Section 6.15 (IUID Planning)
40) 1.5.1.2 - Added a process to reflect the revised AFI 63-101 Section 6.16 (Industrial Base Constraints)
41) 1.1.1.8 - Added a process (Post-IOC Sustainment Review) to reflect the revised AFI 63-101 Section 6.22 (Sustainment Reporting and
Reviews)
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42) 1.5.2.1.2 - Added processes for SMART and MAR reporting to reflect the updated AFI 63-101 Chapter 10
43) Updated metadata in 15 processes to reflect the revised AFI 63-101: Perform PIR process (listed on 1.4.2) and all 5 processes on 1.4.2.4 –
added the Lead Command/Sponsor as a Process Performer, Added reference document and active link to AFI 63-101 to Perform New Start
process on 1.3.3, Revised the note at the bottom of the page on 1.3.3.3, Expanded the process description for the Perform WRAP process
on 1.3.3, Added the description of the Information Support Plan on the MSB and MSC Review Documents, Revised the Pre-EMD Review
(on 1.1.3.5) and all 4 processes on 1.1.3.5.5 to refer to AFI 63-101, Section 4.8 instead of the Memorandum For Improving Milestone
Process Effectiveness (23 June 11)
44) 1.5.1.2 Manage Technical Activities – Revised to include new processes for Manage Systems Engineering Plan, Conduct Systems
Engineering Technical Management Processes, Conduct Systems Engineering Technical Processes, Conduct Other Technical Processes,
and Conduct Annual Systems Engineering Plan Review
45) 1.5.1.2.2 - Added Conduct Systems Engineering Technical Management Processes to include the 8 technical management processes
46) 1.5.1.2.3 - Added Conduct Systems Engineering Technical Processes to include the 8 technical processes
47) 1.5.1.2.4 - Added Conduct Other Technical Processes as a placeholder for the 29 design considerations
48) Added green shading on the following input/outputs to call attention to the Templates associated in the metadata: IBR Exit Briefing,
Readiness Checklist, Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR), Milestone Checklist, Template, Milestone Documentation, Decision
Package, MDD Checklist, MDD Package, MDD Data, Draft MDD Package, MS B Checklist, MS B Documentation, Draft MS B Package,
Final MS B Package, MS A Checklist, MS A Documentation, Draft MS A Package, Final MS A Package, Acquisition Strategy, ASP
Requirements, Approved Acq Strategy, Draft Acq Strategy, Refined Acq Strategy, SAE/PEO Approved Acq Strategy, Develop Acquisition
Strategy, Accepted Acquisition Strategy, Refined Acquisition Strategy, Accepted Acq Strategy, Revised Acq Strategy, Revised Draft
Acquisition Strategy, Mature Acq Strategy, SEP, Approved SEP, Signed SEP, TDS, Approved TDS, Draft Framework for TDS,
Technology Development Strategy, Articles/Assets DD250 (Includes Supportability Items), DD250, PAR Briefing, PPP, Revised PPP,
Draft PPP, Coordinated PPP, Approved PPP, Source Selection Documentation, QASP, Customer Requirements, Product Requirements,
Validated Requirements, SRR, Contractual Requirements, TRA, Review Decision Memorandum (RDM), DRs, Draft RTM, Functional
Configuration Audit Checklist, Completed PCA Risk Assessment Checklist, ITR Checklist, ASR Checklist, Completed SRR Risk
Assessment Checklist, Completed SFR Risk Assessment Checklist, PDR Risk Assessment Checklist, CDR Risk Assessment Checklist,
Version Description Document, Implementation Plan, Sustainment Governance, APB, TEMP, Endorsed TEMP, Draft TEMP, Revised
TEMP, Staffed TEMP, LCSP, Approved LCSP, Updated LCSP, LON
49) Added and updated various Active links throughout the model to reflect updated documents
50) Revised multiple input/output active links within the model to identify all locations the input/output shows up throughout the APM
51) 1.4.3.2 Conduct System Modification, 1.4.3.2.1 Develop Modification Proposal, and 1.4.3.2.3 Field/Install the Modification - Revised
processes to reflect the revised AFI 63-131to include revised metadata for reference document, description, and process performer along
with renamed processes
52) 1.4.3.2.2 Develop the Modification - Deleted process details to reflect the elimination of details in the revised AFI 63-131
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