Army Acquisition Policy

1 Army Regulation 70 1. Research, Development, and Acquisition Army Acquisition Policy Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC. 10 August 2018. UNCLASSIFIED. SUMMARY of CHANGE. AR 70 1. Army Acquisition Policy This mandated revision, dated 10 August 2018 . o Incorporates Army Directive 2017 22, Implementation of Acquisition Reform Initiatives 1 and 2 (paras 1 7, 15 . 8a(1), and 15 8b). o Incorporates Army Directive 2017 31, Acquisition Reform Initiative #5: Aligning Sustainment Policy to Foster Cost Efficiency and Improved Readiness (paras 7 1, 7 2, and 7 3). o Incorporates Army Directive 2017 34, Acquisition Reform Initiative #7: Improving Cost Estimation and Resourcing (para 11 2 and app B). o Supersedes Army Directive 2017 30, Acquisition Reform Initiative #4: Streamlining Test and Evaluation and Minimizing Redundant Testing (paras 11 4 and 14 3).

2 O Adds a new chapter describing cybersecurity in the Defense Acquisition System (chap 14). o Supersedes Army Directive 2017 29, Acquisition Reform Initiative #3: Improving the Integration and Synchronization of Science and Technology (paras 15 8a(2) through 15 8a(9)). o Incorporates changes from the latest update to DODI (throughout). o Incorporates changes resulting from Secretary of the Army direction to realign elements of the Capabilities Integration Directorate within the Deputy Chief of Staff, G 3/5/7 (DAMO CI) and merge them into the Force Development Directorate within the Deputy Chief of Staff, G 8 (DAPR FD) (throughout). Headquarters *Army Regulation 70 1. Department of the Army Washington, DC. 10 August 2018 Effective 10 August 2018.

3 Research, Development, and Acquisition Army Acquisition Policy States, and the Army Reserve unless and Technology) (SAAL PA), 2800 Crys- otherwise stated. tal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 2800. Proponent and exception authority. Suggested improvements. Users The proponent of this regulation is the As- are invited to send comments and suggested sistant Secretary of the Army ( Acquisition , improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recom- logistics and Technology). The proponent mended Changes to Publications and Blank has the authority to approve exceptions or Forms) directly to the Assistant Secretary waivers to this regulation that are consistent of the Army ( Acquisition , logistics and with controlling law and regulations. The Technology) (SAAL PA), 2800 Crystal proponent may delegate this approval au- Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 2800.

4 Thority, in writing, to a division chief within Committee management. AR. the proponent agency or its direct reporting 15 39 requires the proponent to justify es- unit or field operating agency in the grade tablishing/continuing committee(s), coordi- of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activ- nate draft publications, and coordinate History. This publication is a man- ities may request a waiver to this regulation changes in committee status with the Office dated revision. by providing justification that includes a of the Administrative Assistant to the Sec- full analysis of the expected benefits and Summary. This publication imple- retary of the Army, Department of the must include formal review by the activity's ments DODD and revisions to Army Committee Management Office senior legal officer.

5 All waiver requests will DODI It governs research, devel- (AARP ZA), 9301 Chapek Road, Building be endorsed by the commander or senior opment, Acquisition , and life cycle manage- 1458, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 5527. Fur- leader of the requesting activity and for- ment of Army materiel solutions to satisfy ther, if it is determined that an established warded through their higher headquarters to approved Army requirements for warf- group identified within this regulation the Policy proponent. Refer to AR 25 30. ighting capabilities. This regulation takes later takes on the characteristics of a com- for specific guidance. precedence over other Army regulations mittee, as found in the AR 15 39, then the with respect to the management of Army Army internal control process.

6 Proponent will follow all AR 15 39 re- Acquisition programs. Statutes, the Federal This regulation contains internal control quirements for establishing and continuing Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal provisions in accordance with AR 11 2 and the group as a committee. Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and identifies key internal controls that must be Distribution. This regulation is avail- mandatory DOD policies take precedence evaluated (see appendixes E and F). able in electronic media only and is in- over this regulation with respect to con- Supplementation. Supplementation tended for the Regular Army, the Army Na- tracting matters. of this regulation and establishment of com- tional Guard/Army National Guard of the Applicability. This regulation applies mand and local forms are prohibited with- United States, and the Army Reserve.

7 To the Regular Army, the Army National out prior approval from the Assistant Sec- Guard/Army National Guard of the United retary of the Army ( Acquisition , logistics Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number). Chapter 1. Introduction, page 1. Purpose 1 1, page 1. References 1 2, page 1. Explanation of abbreviations and terms 1 3, page 1. Responsibilities 1 4, page 1. Application to Army programs 1 5, page 4. Policy 1 6, page 5. Procedures 1 7, page 5. *This regulation supersedes AR 70 1, dated 16 June 2017; AD 2017 29, dated 15 November 2017; and AD 2017 30, dated 15 November 2017. AR 70 1 10 August 2018 i UNCLASSIFIED. Contents Continued Chapter 2. Acquisition Program Categories and Compliance Requirements, page 11. Relationship to Department of Defense instruction , Enclosure 1 2 1, page 11.)

8 Acquisition categories 2 2, page 11. Acquisition program information requirements at milestones and other decision points 2 3, page 12. Acquisition program baselines and baseline breaches 2 4, page 12. Reporting requirements 2 5, page 13. Clinger-Cohen Act compliance 2 6, page 13. Chapter 3. Program Management, page 13. Relationship to Department of Defense Instruction , Enclosure 2 3 1, page 13. Acquisition chain of command 3 2, page 13. Assignment of program executive officers 3 3, page 13. Assignment of program management 3 4, page 13. Program office structure and organizations 3 5, page 14. Program management responsibilities 3 6, page 14. International Acquisition and exportability 3 7, page 14. Industrial base analysis and considerations 3 8, page 14.

9 Life cycle management of information and data protection 3 9, page 14. Chapter 4. Systems Engineering, page 15. Relationship to Department of Defense instruction , Enclosure 3 4 1, page 15. Systems engineering plan 4 2, page 15. Technical reviews 4 3, page 15. Configuration management 4 4, page 15. Software 4 5, page 15. Reliability and maintainability 4 6, page 16. Program protection 4 7, page 16. Modular open systems architectures 4 8, page 16. Corrosion prevention and control 4 9, page 16. Environment, safety, and occupational health 4 10, page 16. Insensitive munitions 4 11, page 16. Item unique identification 4 12, page 17. Spectrum supportability 4 13, page 17. Chapter 5. Developmental Test and Evaluation, page 17. Relationship to Department of Defense Instruction , Enclosure 4 5 1, page 17.

10 Overview 5 2, page 17. Developmental test and evaluation management 5 3, page 17. Chapter 6. Operational and Live Fire Test and Evaluation, page 17. Relationship to Department of Defense instruction , Enclosure 5 6 1, page 17. Application to operational and live fire test and evaluation 6 2, page 17. Operational test and evaluation management 6 3, page 17. Resources and schedule 6 4, page 18. Operational and live fire test and evaluation execution 6 5, page 18. Operational test readiness 6 6, page 18. Test and evaluation master plan evolution through the Acquisition milestones 6 7, page 18. Chapter 7. Life Cycle Sustainment, page 18. Relationship to Department of Defense Instruction , Enclosure 6 7 1, page 18. ii AR 70 1 10 August 2018. Contents Continued Sustainment across the life cycle 7 2, page 18.