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Table of Contents
  Table of Contents
1 : Overview and Key Elements
  1.1 : Overview
1.1.1 : Purpose 10/2007
1.1.2 : Scope and Structure 4/2013
1.1.3 : Legal Basis for the Policy 1/2012
1.1.4 : Applicability 4/2013
1.1.5 : FAA Lifecycle Management Process 4/2013
  1.2 : Key Elements of Acquisition Management
1.2.1 : Strategic Planning, Management, and Budgeting 1/2014
1.2.2 : FAA Enterprise Architecture 4/2013
1.2.3 : Service Management 7/2013
1.2.4 : Portfolio Management 4/2013
1.2.4.1 : Agency-Wide Portfolio Management 4/2013
1.2.4.1.1 : Portfolio Management Governance 4/2013
1.2.4.1.2 : Portfolio Management Criteria 4/2013
1.2.4.2 : Operational Capability Portfolios 4/2013
1.2.5 : Acquisition Categories 4/2013
1.2.6 : Lifecycle Management Decision-Making 7/2013
1.2.7 : Acquisition Quarterly Program Reviews 4/2013
1.2.8 : TechStat Reviews 4/2013
1.2.9 : Cost Accounting 4/2013
1.2.10 : Workforce Development and Qualification 4/2013
1.2.11 : Continuous Improvement 7/2010
1.2.12 : On-line Policy and Guidance 1/2012
1.2.13 : AMS Change Management 1/2012
1.2.14 : Legal Coordination 7/2006
1.2.15 : AMS Lifecycle Management Documentation 1/2014
1.2.16 : OMB Budget Documentation 4/2013
1.2.17 : National Acquisition Evaluation Program 7/2007
1.2.18 : Earned Value and Baseline Management 7/2013
2 : Lifecycle Acquisition Management Policy
  2.1 : Overview 4/2013
2.1 : Overview 4/2013
2.1.1 : Key Elements of Lifecycle Management Policy 4/2013
2.1.2 : Evolutionary Product Development 4/2013
2.1.3 : Knowledge-Based Decision-Making 4/2013
2.1.4 : Standard Program Milestones 11/2009
2.1.5 : Standard Lifecycle Work Breakdown Structure 4/2013
2.1.6 : Measurement and Analysis 4/2013
2.1.7 : Verification and Validation 1/2012
  2.2 : Research for Service Analysis 4/2013
2.2.1 : Research, Engineering, and Development Process 4/2013
2.2.1.1 : What Must Be Done 4/2013
2.2.1.2 : Outputs and Products 7/2010
2.2.1.3 : Who Approves? 4/2013
2.2.2 : Concept Maturity and Technology Development Process 4/2013
2.2.2.1 : What Must be Done? 4/2013
2.2.2.2 : Outputs and Products 4/2013
2.2.2.3 : Who Does It? 4/2013
2.2.2.4 : Who Approves? 4/2013
  2.3 : Service Analysis and Strategic Planning 4/2013
2.3.1 : What Must Be Done 10/2013
2.3.2 : Outputs and Products 4/2013
2.3.2.1 : Service Analysis and Strategic Planning 4/2013
2.3.2.2 : NAS ConOps Change Development and Decomposition 4/2013
2.3.3 : Who Does It? 4/2013
2.3.3.1 : Service Analysis and Strategic Planning 10/2013
2.3.3.2 : NAS ConOps Change Development and Decomposition 4/2013
2.3.4 : Who Approves? 4/2013
2.3.4.1 : Service Analysis and Strategic Planning 4/2013
2.3.4.2 : NAS ConOps Change Development and Decomposition 4/2013
2.3.5 : Concept and Requirements Definition Readiness Decision 4/2013
2.3.5.1 : Entrance Criteria 4/2013
2.3.5.2 : Decision Actions 4/2013
  2.4 : Concept and Requirements Definition 4/2013
2.4.1 : What Must Be Done 10/2013
2.4.2 : Outputs and Products 4/2013
2.4.3 : Who Does it? 4/2013
2.4.4 : Who Approves? 4/2013
2.4.5 : Investment Analysis Readiness Decision 4/2013
2.4.5.1 : Entrance Criteria 4/2013
2.4.5.2 : Joint Resources Council Actions 4/2013
  2.5 : Investment Analysis 4/2013
2.5.1 : What Must Be Done 4/2013
2.5.2 : Outputs and Products 1/2010
2.5.2.1 : Initial Investment Analysis 4/2013
2.5.2.2 : Final Investment Analysis 4/2013
2.5.3 : Who Does It? 4/2013
2.5.4 : Who Approves? 4/2013
2.5.5 : Initial Investment Decision 4/2013
2.5.6 : Final Investment Decision 4/2013
  2.6 : Solution Implementation 4/2013
2.6.1 : What Must Be Done 4/2013
2.6.2 : Outputs and Products 4/2013
2.6.3 : Who Does It? 10/2013
2.6.4 : Who Approves? 4/2013
2.6.5 : In-Service Decision 7/2013
2.6.5.1 : Entrance Criteria 7/2013
2.6.5.2 : In-Service Decision Authority Actions 4/2013
  2.7 : In-Service Management 4/2013
2.7.1 : What Must Be Done 4/2013
2.7.2 : Outputs and Products 4/2013
2.7.3 : Who Does It? 10/2013
2.7.4 : Who Approves? 4/2013
3 : Procurement Policy
  3.1 : Overview  
3.1.1 : Introduction 7/2007
3.1.2 : Applicability  
3.1.3 : Fundamental Principles 7/2013
3.1.4 : Contracting Authority 1/2012
3.1.5 : Conflict of Interest 10/2008
3.1.6 : Disclosure of Information 10/2008
3.1.7 : Organizational Conflicts of Interest  
3.1.8 : Procurement Integrity Act  
3.1.9 : Electronic Commerce in Contracting 1/2014
  3.2 : Contracting
3.2.1 Procurement Planning  
3.2.1.1 Applicability 4/2013
3.2.1.2 Policy 11/2009
3.2.1.2.1 Market Analysis 4/2013
3.2.1.2.2 Procurement Plan 4/2013
3.2.1.2.3 Consideration of Agency Wide Contracts 1/2014
3.2.1.2.4 Independent Government Cost Estimate 1/2010
3.2.1.3 Guidance and Principles 11/2009
3.2.1.3.1 Development  
3.2.1.3.2 Scope of Procurement  
3.2.1.3.3 Budget Allocation Release  
3.2.1.3.4 Quality Assurance  
3.2.1.3.5 Labor Relations  
3.2.1.3.6 Maintaining Competition  
3.2.1.3.7 Single-Source Approval 11/2009
3.2.1.3.8 Pre-Release of Documents  
3.2.1.3.9 Reserved  
3.2.1.3.10 Reserved  
3.2.1.3.11 Public Announcements 6/2006
3.2.1.3.11.1 General 1/2010
3.2.1.3.11.2 Procurements Involving Products from Federal Prison Industries 7/2008
3.2.1.3.12 OMB Circular A-76, Performance of Commercial Activities.  
3.2.1.4 Chief Financial Officer Requirements 1/2011
3.2.1.4.1 Contract Line Item Structure 1/2011
3.2.1.4.2 Chief Financial Officer Approval 1/2011
3.2.1.5 Disaster or Emergency Preparedness and Response 7/2007
3.2.1.5.1 Local Area Set-Asides for Disaster or Emergency 7/2007
3.2.1.5.2 Continuity of Services-Mission Critical Contracts 7/2007
3.2.2 Source Selection  
3.2.2.1 : Applicability
3.2.2.2 : Policy 7/2012
3.2.2.3 : Complex and Noncommercial Source Selection  
3.2.2.3.1 : Selection Phases  
3.2.2.3.1.1 : Planning  
3.2.2.3.1.2 : Screening  
3.2.2.3.1.2.1 : Screening Information Request 7/2007
3.2.2.3.1.2.2 : Communications with Offerors  
3.2.2.3.1.2.3 Receipt/Evaluation of Submittals  
3.2.2.3.1.2.4 : Changes in Requirements  
3.2.2.3.1.2.5 : SSO Decision  
3.2.2.3.1.3 : Selection 10/2012
3.2.2.3.1.4 : Debriefing  
3.2.2.3.1.5 : Lessons Learned  
3.2.2.3.2 : Reserved  
3.2.2.3.2.1 : Reserved  
3.2.2.3.2.2 : Reserved  
3.2.2.3.2.3 : Reserved  
3.2.2.3.2.4 : Reserved  
3.2.2.3.2.5 : Reserved  
3.2.2.3.2.6 : Reserved  
3.2.2.4 : Single-Source Selection 7/2011
3.2.2.4.1 : Single-Source Procurement Process  
3.2.2.4.1.1 : Emergencies  
3.2.2.4.1.2 : Non-emergencies 10/2008
3.2.2.4.1.3 : Lessons Learned  
3.2.2.5 : Commercial and Simplified Purchase Method 6/2006
3.2.2.5.1 : Planning  
3.2.2.5.2 : Sourcing Determination  
3.2.2.5.3 : Screening  
3.2.2.5.4 : Selection Decision and Award  
3.2.2.5.4.1 : Documentation  
3.2.2.5.5 : Reserved 4/2006
3.2.2.6 : Unsolicited Proposals  
3.2.2.6.1 : Policy 10/2008
3.2.2.6.2 : Receipt and Initial Review 10/2008
3.2.2.6.3 : Prohibitions 10/2008
3.2.2.7 : Contractor Qualifications  
3.2.2.7.1 : Applicability  
3.2.2.7.2 : Contractor Responsibility  
3.2.2.7.3 : Contractor Team Arrangements  
3.2.2.7.4 : Suspension and Debarment  
3.2.2.8 : Describing FAA Needs  
3.2.2.8.1 : Applicability  
3.2.2.8.2 : Policy  
3.2.2.9 : Rehabilitation Act  
3.2.3 : Pricing Methodology, Principles and Standards 10/2011
3.2.3.1 : Applicability 10/2011
3.2.3.2 : Cost or Pricing Data 10/2011
3.2.3.3 : Pre- and Post Award Audits 1/2012
3.2.3.4 : FAA Cost Principles 10/2011
3.2.3.5 : Cost Accounting Standards 10/2011
3.2.4 : Types of Contracts  
3.2.4.1 : Applicability  
3.2.4.2 : Policy  
3.2.4.3 : Guidance and Principles  
3.2.5 : Contractor Ethical Guidelines  
3.2.5.1 : Applicability  
3.2.5.2 : Policy  
3.2.6 : Purchase Card Program 1/2009
3.2.6.1 : Applicability 1/2009
3.2.6.2 : Policy 1/2009
  3.3 : Contract Funding and Payment 10/2011
3.3.1 : Contract Funding and Payment  
3.3.1.1 : Applicability  
3.3.1.2 : Policy  
3.3.1.2.1 : Payment  
3.3.1.2.2 : Prompt Payment 4/2012
3.3.1.2.3 : Non-delivery Payments (Commercial and Noncommercial)  
3.3.1.2.4 : Contract Funding  
3.3.1.2.5 : Debt Collection  
3.3.2 : Reserved 10/2011
  3.4 : Bonds, Insurance, and Taxes  
3.4.1 : Bonds and Insurance  
3.4.1.1 : Applicability 7/2008
3.4.1.2 : Policy 10/2010
3.4.2 : Taxes  
3.4.2.1 : Applicability  
3.4.2.2 : Policy  
  3.5 : Patents, Rights in Data and Copyrights  
3.5.1 : Applicability  
3.5.2 : Policy  
  3.6 : Socio-Economic and Other Policies and Programs  
3.6.1 : Small Business Development Program 7/2005
3.6.1.1 : Applicability 10/2012
3.6.1.2 : Policy 1/2010
3.6.1.3 : Principles for the Small Business Development Program 7/2005
3.6.1.3.1 : Program Goals 7/2005
3.6.1.3.2 : Prime Contracting with Small Businesses  
3.6.1.3.3 : Set-Asides to Very Small Businesses  
3.6.1.3.4 : Set-Asides to Small Businesses Owned and Controlled by Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (8(a) Certified) 10/2012
3.6.1.3.5 : Noncompetitive Awards to SEDB (8(a)) Vendors 10/2012
3.6.1.3.6 : Set-Asides to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses 10/2008
3.6.1.3.7 : Subcontracting with Small Businesses and Small Businesses Owned and Controlled by Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals  
3.6.2 : Labor Laws  
3.6.2.1 : Applicability  
3.6.2.2 : Policy  
3.6.3 : Environment, Conservation, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace 4/2009
3.6.3.1 : Applicability 4/2009
3.6.3.2 : Policy  
3.6.3.3 : Pollution 7/2013
3.6.3.3.1 Non-Ozone Depleting Substances 7/2013
3.6.3.3.2 Chemicals Management 7/2013
3.6.3.4 : Conservation  
3.6.3.4.1 : Energy Conservation and Efficiency 7/2013
3.6.3.4.2 : Recovered or Recycled Materials 7/2013
3.6.3.4.3 : Biobased Materials 4/2013
3.6.3.4.4 Water Conservation and Efficiency 7/2013
3.6.3.4.5 Delivery of Paper Documents 7/2013
3.6.3.5 : Drug-Free Workplace 4/2009
3.6.3.6 : Hazardous and Radioactive Materials  
3.6.3.6.1 Waste Management 7/2013
3.6.3.6.2 : Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data 4/2009
3.6.3.6.3 : Notice of Radioactive Material 4/2009
3.6.4 : Foreign Acquisition 10/2006
3.6.5 : Indian Incentive Program  
3.6.6 : Fastener Quality Act  
  3.7 : Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information  
3.7.1 : Applicability  
3.7.2 : Policy  
  3.8 : Special Categories of Contracting  
3.8.1 : Agreements  
3.8.1.1 : Applicability  
3.8.1.2 : Use of Agreements 1/2012
3.8.1.3 : Principles for Agreements  
3.8.2 : Service Contracting  
3.8.2.1 : Applicability  
3.8.2.2 : Policy  
3.8.2.3 : Personal Services Contracts  
3.8.2.3.1 : Reserved  
3.8.2.3.2 : Determination  
3.8.2.4 : Performance Based Service Contracts  
3.8.3 : Federal Supply Schedule Contracts  
3.8.3.1 : Applicability  
3.8.3.2 : Policy  
3.8.4 : Required Sources of Products/Services and Use of Government Sources  
3.8.4.1 : Applicability 2/2005
3.8.4.2 : Government Sources for Products and Services 7/2008
3.8.5 : Leases 1/2006
3.8.5.1 : Applicability 1/2006
3.8.5.2 : Policy 1/2006
3.8.6 : Strategic Sourcing 7/2007
3.8.7 : Construction Contracting 7/2007
3.8.7.1 : Applicability 7/2007
3.8.7.2 : Policy 7/2007
  3.9 : Resolution of Protests and Contract Disputes  
3.9.1 : Applicability  
3.9.2 : Policy  
3.9.3 : Reserved  
3.9.4 : FAA Dispute Resolution System  
3.9.5 : Initial Dispute Resolution at the Contracting Officer Level  
3.9.6 : Dispute Resolution at the ODRA  
3.9.7 : Obligation to Continue Performance  
3.9.8 : Matters Not Subject to Protest  
3.9.9 : Confidentiality of the ADR Process  
  3.10 : Contract Administration  
3.10.1 : Contract Administration  
3.10.1.1 : Applicability  
3.10.1.2 : Policy  
3.10.2 : Subcontracting Policies  
3.10.2.1 : Applicability  
3.10.2.2 : Policy  
3.10.3 : Reserved 10/2012
3.10.3.1 : Applicability  
3.10.3.2 : Policy  
3.10.4 : Quality Assurance  
3.10.4.1 : Applicability  
3.10.4.2 : Policy 10/2011
3.10.5 : Product Improvement/Technology Enhancement  
3.10.5.1 : Applicability  
3.10.5.2 : Policy  
3.10.6 : Termination of Contracts  
3.10.6.1 : Applicability  
3.10.6.2 : Policy  
3.10.7 : Extraordinary Contractual Actions  
3.10.7.1 : Applicability  
3.10.7.2 : Policy  
3.10.8 : First Article Approval and Testing  
3.10.9 : Closeout of Completed Contracts  
  3.11 : Transportation  
3.11.1 : Applicability  
3.11.2 : Policy  
  3.12 : Reserved  
  3.13 : Other Administrative Matters  
3.13.1 : Applicability  
3.13.1.1 : Plain Language 7/2006
3.13.2 : Policy  
3.13.2.1 : AMS Contract Clauses and Provisions 4/2011
3.13.2.2 : Reserved  
3.13.2.2.1 : Reserved  
3.13.2.2.2 : Reserved  
3.13.3 : Reserved 7/2013  
3.13.4 : Contract Data Reporting  
3.13.5 : Congressional Notification of Contract Awards  
3.13.6 : Seat Belt Use by Contractor Employees  
  3.14 : Security  
3.14.1 : Applicability  
3.14.2 : Policy  
3.14.2.1 : Contractor Personnel Security Program 7/2007
3.14.2.1.1 : Employment Suitability 10/2007
3.14.3 : Classified Information 7/2007
3.14.4 : Sensitive Unclassified Information  
3.14.5 : Facility Security Program  
3.14.6 : Information and System Security  
4 : Policy for Critical Lifecycle Management Functions and Disciplines 1/2012
  4.1 : Configuration Management  
4.1.1 : Scope 1/2008
4.1.1.1 : Configuration Identification  
4.1.1.2 : Configuration Status Accounting  
4.1.1.3 : Configuration Control Boards  
4.1.1.4 : Commercial Off-The-Shelf, Non-Developmental Items, and Commercially Available Software  
4.1.2 : Application 1/2008
4.1.3 : Structure and Responsibilities 11/2009
4.1.4 : Activities 11/2009
4.1.5 : Commercial Off-The-Shelf, Non-Developmental Items, and Commercially Available Software 1/2008
4.1.6 : Local Changes 1/2008
4.1.7 : Operational Configuration Management Policy 1/2008
4.1.8 : Non-NAS IT CM for Enterprise Data Centers and Other IT Facilities 1/2008
  4.2 : Real Property  
4.2.1 : Applicability 1/2008
4.2.2 : Guiding Principles 1/2012
4.2.2.1 : Contracting Authority 1/2008
4.2.2.2 : Real Property Definition 10/2008
4.2.3 : Policy 1/2008
4.2.3.1 : Legal Coordination of Real Property Actions 1/2010
4.2.3.2 : Request 1/2008
4.2.3.3 : Requirements 1/2012
4.2.3.3.1 : Succeeding Leases/Renewal Leases 7/2012
4.2.3.3.1.1 : Timing of renewal/succeeding lease efforts 1/2008
4.2.3.3.1.2 : Emergency Reservation of Expiring Funds for Continued FAA Occupancy 1/2008
4.2.3.3.2 : Other Requirements to consider 1/2008
4.2.3.3.2.1 : Administrative Space Order 4665.4 and GSA-Controlled Space Request 1/2011
4.2.3.3.2.1.1 : General Services Administrative (GSA) Space Request 1/2011
4.2.3.3.2.2 : No-Cost Land on Airport Memorandum of Agreement 1/2008
4.2.3.3.2.3 : Rural Development Act Requirements 1/2008
4.2.3.3.2.4 : Security 1/2008
4.2.3.3.2.5 : Seismic Safety 10/2012
4.2.3.3.2.6 : Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (49 CFR Part 24) 1/2008
4.2.3.3.2.7 : Vehicle Policy 1/2008
4.2.3.3.2.8 : Environmental / Sustainability / Energy Considerations 1/2013
4.2.3.3.3 : Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Review and Approval 1/2013
4.2.3.4 : Procurement Method 1/2012
4.2.3.5 : Solicitation for Offers 1/2012
4.2.3.5.1 : Market Survey/Advertisement/Appraisal 1/2008
4.2.3.6 : Evaluation of Offer(s) 1/2008
4.2.3.6.1 : Negotiation 1/2008
4.2.3.6.2 : Communication 1/2008
4.2.3.7 : Utilities 4/2012
4.2.3.8 : Condemnation 1/2008
4.2.3.9 : Award 4/2008
4.2.3.9.1 : Terms of Leases 4/2009
4.2.3.10 : Alterations and Improvements 10/2012
4.2.3.11 : Inspection and Acceptance 1/2008
4.2.3.12 : Disposal of Real Property 1/2008
4.2.3.13 : Documentation 1/2008
4.2.3.13.1 Accountability 1/2008
4.2.3.13.2 : REMS 1/2010
4.2.3.14 : Miscellaneous Provisions 1/2008
4.2.3.14.1 Disclosure of Information 1/2008
4.2.3.14.2 : Procurement Integrity Act 1/2008
4.2.3.14.3 : Organizational Conflicts of Interest 1/2008
4.2.3.14.4 : Conflict of Interest 1/2008
4.2.3.14.5 Electronic Commerce in Contracting 1/2008
4.2.3.14.6 : Disaster or Emergency Preparedness and Response 8/2009
4.2.3.15 : Conveyance 1/2012
4.2.4 : Housing Policy 10/2011
4.2.5 : Real Estate Certification and Warrant Requirements 7/2013
  4.3 : Integrated Logistics Support  
4.3.1 : Principles 4/2013
4.3.2 : Standard Elements of Integrated Logistics Support 10/2007
4.3.3 : Logistics Management During the AMS Lifecycle 10/2007
4.3.3.1 : Service Analysis 10/2007
4.3.3.2 : Concept and Requirements Definition 4/2013
4.3.3.3 : Investment Analysis 11/2009
4.3.3.4 : Solution Implementation 10/2007
4.3.3.5 : In-Service Management 10/2007
4.3.4 : Who Does It? 10/2007
  4.4 : Test and Evaluation 11/2009
4.4.1 : Service Analysis, Concept and Requirements Definition, and Investment Analysis 4/2013
4.4.2 : Solution Implementation 1/2012
4.4.3 : In-Service Management 11/2009
  4.5 : Independent Operational Assessment 10/2012
  4.6 : Deployment Planning 4/2009
  4.7 : Human Factors  
  4.8 : Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health, and Energy Considerations 1/2013
  4.9 : Information Technology  
  4.10 : System Engineering  
  4.11 : Security 1/2014
  4.12 : National Airspace System Safety Management System 1/2012
  4.13 : Risk Management 11/2009
  4.14 : Data Standardization and Management 7/2008
  4.15 : Post Implementation Review and Operational Analysis 11/2009
4.15.1 : Post-Implementation Review 1/2013
4.15.2 : Operational Analysis 11/2009
  4.16 : Earned Value Management 10/2005
4.16.1 : Program Requirements 11/2009
4.16.2 : Contract Requirements 11/2009
4.16.3 : EVMS Certification Requirements 10/2013
5 : Acquisition Career Program 10/2013
 Appendices
  Appendices
Appendix A: Roles and Responsibilities 1/2014
Appendix B: Acquisition Planning and Control Documents 10/2012
Acquisition Program Baseline 10/2012
Program Requirements Document 10/2012
Business Case 10/2012
Implementation Strategy and Planning Document 4/2013
Appendix C: Definitions 4/2013
Appendix D: Acronyms 1/2012
Appendix E: External Authorities  
Appendix E: Part I - Statutes 4/2013
Appendix E: Part II - Executive Orders 7/2012
Appendix E: Part III - Regulations/Standards 10/2012
Appendix E: Part IV - External Authorities applicable to Real Estate 10/2012