DAF Modernization Process Model v16.5

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The Modernization Process Model (MPM) has been updated to version 16.5 by the SAF/AQXP SCM Team. This release aligns the model with recent Department of the Air Force (DAF) and Department of Defense (DoD) policies, guidance, and best practices. This update includes the addition of the Cyber Operational Test and Evaluation Guidebook (5 March 2025) and Implementing a Modular Open Systems Approach in DoD Programs (February 2025). It also incorporates updated versions of the Human Systems Integration Guidebook (May 2022, Change 1 June 2024) and the Technology Readiness Assessment Guidance (February 2025). For a full list of all additions and updates made to the MPM, please visit the Document Changes… Read More

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DAF Modernization Process Model v16.4

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Publication Notice – Modernization Process Model (MPM) Version 16.4 The Modernization Process Model (MPM) has been updated to Version 16.4 by the SAF/AQXP SCM Team. This release incorporates several new and updated Department of the Air Force and DoD policy documents to ensure continued alignment with current guidance and best practices. Newly added references include DAFI 38-106, Manpower Programming (16 Sept 2025), DAFI 61-104, Management of Science and Technical Information (STINFO) (25 Aug 2025), DoD Cost Estimating Guide (2 Feb 2022), DoDI 4245.15, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages Management (4 Nov 2020, Change 2 Sept 2025), DoDI 5000.79, Defense-Wide Sharing and Use of Supplier and Product Performance Information (15… Read More

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DAF Modernization Process Model v16.3

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The SAF/AQXP SCM team has released Version 16.3 of the Modernization Process Model (MPM), effective 30 September 2025, incorporating the latest updates from key policy and guidance documents. This version integrates changes from AFMAN 63-143 (Centralized Asset Management Procedures), DAFI 62-601 (Airworthiness), DAFI 65-508 (Cost Analysis Guidance and Procedures), the DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) Management Guide, and Life Cycle Risk Management (LCRM) in Acquisition and Sustainment Programs. Together, these updates strengthen cost analysis practices, streamline asset management, reinforce airworthiness and risk management processes, and ensure alignment with DoD best practices—providing acquisition professionals with an up-to-date, authoritative framework to guide modernization efforts. For a full list of document changes,… Read More

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DAF Modernization Process Model v16.2

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The SAF/AQXP SCM Team has released Version 16.2 of the Modernization Process Model (MPM). This update introduces several key additions, including the Intellectual Property Guidebook for DoD Acquisition; Title 10, Section 333 Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity; Title 10, Section 3406(f) Task and Delivery Order Contracts: Orders; DoDM 4160.21, Volume 2 Defense Materiel Disposition: Property Disposal and Reclamation and DAFMAN 23-300 Materiel Management, which replaces DAFI 23-101. These changes ensure the MPM remains aligned with current policy and guidance. Users are encouraged to review the updated content to remain compliant with the latest standards. For a complete list of updates in this release, please visit the Document Changes… Read More

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Acquisition Plan Input/Output Update

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To clear up some ambiguity with the Acquisition Plan on the Services Pathway and the Acquisition Plan on the AMIC pages, the SAF/AQXP SCM team has split the input/output in two. The “Acq Plan” on the AMIC page has been updated to have the template “AMIC Acquisition Plan Template and Samples” associated with it. This template is AMIC specific.

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