Acquisition Process Model (APM) Familiarization

1. Acquisition Process Model (APM) Familiarization SAF/AQXC

2. Learning Objectives • Understand the purpose of the APM • Understand the process information within the APM • Understand the functionality of the APM The APM – an integrated process perspective on the “Big A” acquisition process

3. APM Purpose • The APM provides a variety of benefits • Establish standard definition and activities associated with AF Acquisition • Provide process decomposition from DAE/SAE through PEO level actions • Serve as Standard Reference Model for all stakeholders • Provide common context for process improvement initiatives • Provide integration context for other external/related process models • Provide process input to Acquisition Enterprise Architecture and supports other Enterprise Architectures Other acquisition models shall align to the APM, i.e., interfaces from the field must correspond to the appropriate PEO/Air Staff inputs/outputs 3

4. APM Purpose • The APM incorporates a variety of valuable process perspectives from nearly 200 sources • The Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) - - Require • AFI 10-601 • Interim DoD 5000.02 - - Acquire • AFI 63-101/20-101 • AFI 99-103 • Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) - - Resource Allocation • Program Manager Guidance • Defense Acquisition Guidebook • AFPAM 63-128 Available at afacpo.com 4

5. APM Processes The APM is the SECAF approved depiction of the “Big A” acquisition process. 5

6. Process Types • Governing • The processes that guide or direct other processes • Core • The processes that create outputs that meet stated requirements • Enabling • The processes that support the execution of the core activities The APM uses the process types as defined by Dr. Michael Hammer

7. APM Entry Screen Located at http://www.afacpo.com http://www.afacpo.com

8. 1.1 Oversight

9. 1.2 Program and Budget

10. 1.3 Develop Requirements and Preliminary Design

11. 1.4 Acquire (Develop and Operate)

12. 1.5 Conduct “Program” Management Tasks

13. PEO View

14. AFLCMC Standard Processes

15. Program Reviews (MS B to MS C) More Details in APM 203

16. APM Entry Page

17. APM Functionality • Two panels • Navigation • Viewer • Navigation Panel • Go To Page • Pan and Zoom • Details • Search • Viewer Panel • Processes • Horizontal Access • Vertical Access • Hyperlinks • Bookmarking

18. APM Navigation Frame Pan and Zoom Widget Go to Page Widget Process Name Navigate Back or to Similar Processes in the Model Process Inputs and/or Outputs Swim Lanes Swim Lanes Swim Lanes Process Step Search Process Details Horizontally Navigate the Model

19. APM Navigation Frame Go to Page Widget Pan and Zoom Widget Process Details Search

20. Hyperlinks

21. Bookmarking

22. Process Details • Process Definition: Documented description for the purpose of the process • Process Owner:Organization(s) with the authority for the execution of the process • Reference Document: Document that describes the process. May be authoritative (DoD Policy, Air Force Instruction, etc.) or recommended (e.g., guidance or pamphlets) • Process Performer: Organizations or persons responsible for the execution of the process • Active Link: Web address of the reference document

23. Learning Objectives • Understand the purpose of the APM • Understand the process information within the APM • Understand the functionality of the APM The APM – an integrated process perspective on the “Big A” acquisition process

24. Who Do I Talk To? • If you have questions, comments, or recommendations for improvements • Contact Brad Ferguson – (202) 404-3405 or brad.e.ferguson.civ@mail.mil • Contact Mike Wilhelm – (304) 842-9870 or michael.j.wilhelm26.ctr@mail.mil • Contact SAF/AQXC – safaeco.workflow@pentagon.af.mil