Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA)

INFORMATION REQUIREMENT	SYSTEM TYPE			SUBMISSION DUE	SOURCE	TYPE
	NON-MAJOR SYSTEMS¹	MAJOR SYSTEMS²	EXCEEDS MDAP THRESHHOLD³
	NON-MAJOR SYSTEMS¹	MAJOR SYSTEMS²	EXCEEDS MDAP THRESHHOLD³				Acquisition Strategy, to include – security, schedule, technical, and production risks; a test strategy or an assessment of test results with validation of required cybersecurity and interoperability as applicable⁴; and a transition plan...		x	x	At MTA Program Entrance	DoDI 5000.80; DoDI 5010.44	Regulatory	Regulatory
ADM signed by the DA	x	x	x	At MTA Program Entrance	DoDI 5000.80	Regulatory		Regulatory
Approved Requirement		x	x	At MTA Program Entrance	DoDI 5000.80	Regulatory		Regulatory
Cost Estimate⁵		x	x	At MTA Program Entrance	DoDI 5000.80; DoDI 5000.73	Regulatory		Regulatory
Initial PID Entry	x	x	x	At MTA Program Entrance	DoDI 5000.80	Regulatory		Regulatory
Lifecycle Sustainment Plan		x	x	At MTA Program Entrance	DoDI 5000.80; DoDI 5000.91	Regulatory		Regulatory
Written decision by USD(A&S)			x	At MTA Program Entrance	DoDI 5000.80	Regulatory		Regulatory
Updated PID Entry	x	x	x	Throughout MTA Program Execution	DoDI 5000.80	Regulatory		Regulatory
An assessment of test results	x	x	x	At MTA Program Exit	DoDI 5000.80	Regulatory		Regulatory
Final PID capturing updated entries, to include the outcome, sustainment, and final budget of the MTA program	x	x	x	At MTA Program Exit	DoDI 5000.80	Regulatory		Regulatory
Outcome determination ADM signed by the DA	x	x	x	At MTA Program Exit	DoDI 5000.80	Regulatory		Regulatory

Table Notes:

¹Equal to or below threshold as defined in Section 3041(c) and 4202(b) {formerly 2302d} of Title 10, U.S.C.

²Above threshold as defined in Section 3041(c) and 4202(b) {formerly 2302d} of Title 10, U.S.C.

³Defined in Section 4201 and 4202 {formerly 2430} of Title 10, U.S.C.

⁴For initial submission, can use test strategy in lieu of assessment of test results if testing is not complete. For programs that are on the DOT&E oversight list, additional documentation may be required.

⁵Per 5000.73: CAPE will conduct an estimate of life-cycle costs for programs likely to exceed ACAT I threshold pursued using the MTA rapid prototyping pathway. CAPE will conduct an estimate of life-cycle costs for programs likely to exceed ACAT I or II thresholds pursued using the MTA rapid fielding pathway.

Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA)

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