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ACQUISITION ENCYCLOPEDIA

ACQuipedia serves as an online encyclopedia of common defense acquisition topics. Each topic is identified as an article. Each article contains a definition, a brief narrative that provides context, and includes links to the most pertinent policy, guidance, tools, practices, and training which further augment understanding and expand depth.

ACQuipedia was developed as a collaborative project to create content around Defense Acquisition-related topics. Articles (topics) will be maintained as a collaborative effort of subject matter experts across the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). Future growth may expand the collaboration of subject matter experts beyond DAU.

ACQuipedia provides the acquisition workforce with quick access to information in a succinct and digestible format. Article content aggregates the most relevant references and learning assets to narrowly focus users and quickly provide high value information.

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ACQUIPEDIA/Life Cycle Logistics
Background RFID refers to technologies that utilize radio waves to automatically identify…
ACQUIPEDIA/Contracting
When necessary, the head of the contracting activity (HCA) may ratify an unauthorized commitment.…
ACQUIPEDIA/Life Cycle Logistics
Background RBS has been part of Department practice since the 1960’s, when it was used to…
ACQUIPEDIA/Life Cycle Logistics
The Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) is the Department of Defense's answer to ensuring that the…
ACQUIPEDIA/Life Cycle Logistics
RCM is based upon some important Principles: Function-oriented concept - The analysis…
ACQUIPEDIA/Life Cycle Logistics
Background In 1962, J. T. Duane of the General Electric (GE) Company published a report in which…
ACQUIPEDIA/Life Cycle Logistics
Overview The Manual for the Operation of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System…
ACQUIPEDIA/Life Cycle Logistics
Overview The RAM-C Rationale Report provides a quantitative basis for assessing the validity…
ACQUIPEDIA/Life Cycle Logistics
Design for RTAT System availability is a function of both reliability (inherent in the component)…
ACQUIPEDIA/Life Cycle Logistics
At some point in the life cycle of an item a decision must be made regarding repairing the item or…
ACQUIPEDIA/Life Cycle Logistics
Overview When a new major defense acquisition program (MDAP) begins development, 10 USC 4321,…
ACQUIPEDIA/Contracting
REAs are typically used in contracting, but can apply to anyone involved with U.S. Government…
ACQUIPEDIA/Financial Management
A rescission is a permanent impounding or cancellation of funds (e.g., due to program cancellation…
ACQUIPEDIA/Financial Management
Those program costs typically associated with research and development (R&D) efforts,…
ACQUIPEDIA/Life Cycle Logistics
Overview According to Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report 06-604T, …
ACQUIPEDIA/Financial Management
Because the PPBE process is calendar-driven (events are driven by dates) it is appropriate to view…
ACQUIPEDIA/Financial Management
RMDs are major efforts that occur during DoD's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (…
ACQUIPEDIA/Contracting
The terms “responsive” and “responsible” are sometimes confused. Responsive is not used under FAR…
ACQUIPEDIA/Contracting
The purpose of this article is to provide information regarding the various Federal Acquisition…
ACQUIPEDIA/Financial Management, ACQUIPEDIA/Cost Estimating
ROM estimates have wide ranges for accuracy, but they can be completed quickly by…