MPM Version 26.07.21 Now Available

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The SAF/AQXP Strategic Change Management (SCM) team has released Modernization Process Model (MPM) Version 26.07.21, continuing its commitment to providing the acquisition workforce with timely, authoritative, and integrated process guidance. This release incorporates recent Department of the Air Force organizational changes, expands the Software Acquisition Pathway, and updates key acquisition references to ensure practitioners have access to the latest policy, guidance, and process information. Supporting the Transition from PEO to PAE To align with the Department of the Air Force’s transition from Program Executive Officers (PEOs) to Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs), the MPM has been comprehensively updated throughout the model. Changes include process names, descriptions, performers, owners, inputs and outputs, specialized views, diagrams, and user guidance… Read More

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Class Deviation 2026-O0025, Revision 2—Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul Part 40, Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Part 240

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Effective immediately, this revised class deviation temporarily waives the prohibition at 10 U.S.C. 4663 for Alibaba Group Holding Limited and Alibaba Group (U.S.), on contracting with an entity, a parent company of such entity, or a subsidiary of such entity that is a party to a contract with an entity that engages in “lobbying activities”. Alibaba Group Holding Limited and Alibaba Group (U.S.) are exempt from treatment as a Chinese military company for purposes of 10 U.S.C. 4663 only. In addition, this revision provides direction to contracting officers on the suspension of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Phase 2 implementation. To learn more, explore the webpages at the links provided… Read More

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Transition from Program Executive Officers (PEOs) to Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs)

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The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) directed the redesignation of all Air Force Program Executive Officers (PEOs) as Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs), effective 4 July 2026. This action continues implementation of the Department of the Air Force’s transition to the Warfighting Acquisition System and aligns acquisition authority and accountability at the portfolio level. As part of this transition:

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MPM Update: Revolutionary FAR Overall (RFO) Specialized Training Video added covering MPM updates and DAF Contracting Compass

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To ensure a seamless transition and align DAF Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Training with ongoing Acquisition and Program Manager initiatives, a specialized short training video (https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/SAFAQ/dir/integration/strategy/MPM/SitePages/MPM-Training-Videos.aspx OR https://www.afacpo.com/mpm/mpm-training-videos/) has been produced and released to the workforce. This video details the specific RFO/R-DFARS changes, highlights key citation references within the MPM, and demonstrates the practical integration of the new DAF Contracting Compass. The Driving Force: A Comprehensive FAR Overhaul Triggered by the President’s Executive Order, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, the federal government is currently executing its first-ever comprehensive overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). As part of this initiative, the Defense Pricing, Contracting and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP) initiated the… Read More

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SAF/AQXP SCM Team Updates Modernization Process Model Following Release of DAFI 65-601, Volume 1

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The SAF/AQXP SCM Team has updated the Modernization Process Model (MPM) to align with the recently released DAFI 65-601, Volume 1, Budget Guidance and Procedures, published on 6 May 2026. This update ensures the MPM remains current with Department of the Air Force budget guidance and continues to provide an accurate representation of the processes, governance, and resource management activities that support modernization efforts. By incorporating the latest budget policies and procedures, the updated model strengthens the connection between modernization planning and budget execution.

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