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Each page in this pathway presents a wealth of curated knowledge from acquisition policies, guides, templates, training, reports, websites, case studies, and other resources. It also provides a framework for functional experts and practitioners across DoD to contribute to the collective knowledge base. This site aggregates official DoD policies, guides, references, and more.

DoD and Service policy is indicated by a BLUE vertical line.

Directly quoted material is preceeded with a link to the Reference Source.

USD(A&S) established policy and guidance for the acquisition of services:

 

DoD Components

Reference Source: Defense Acquisition University ACE for Services

Each DOD Component established policy and guidance for the acquisition and management of contracted services:

Navy
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Services Acquisition Workshop (SAW)

Reference Source: DoDI 5000.74 Defense Acquisition of Services, Section 4.2

 

Services acquisition requirements applicable to this issuance with a total contract value of $500 million or more or an annual value of $250 million or more must participate in a services acquisition workshop (SAW), or equivalent program, as provided by the DAU. For multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, a SAW is not required for the base contract, but is required for any task order valued at $100 million or more.  In cases where a SAW is required, it is required before a services acquisition strategy will be approved.

 

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