(a) General requirements
(1) For non-space related programs:
(i) Program managers shall prepare LCMPs for all Acquisition Category (ACAT) I, II, and III programs (see AFI 63-101, paragraph 3.39). The LCMP may be tailored at the discretion of the LCMP approval authority. However, the LCMP approval authority does not have the authority to waive the requirement for a written acquisition plan (see deviation procedures at FAR 1.4, as supplemented).
(2) For space related programs:
(i) Program managers shall prepare an IPS for all new programs under the purview of National Security Space Acquisition Policy Interim Guidance for DoD Space System Acquisition Process. The IPS may be tailored at the discretion of the MDA.
(b) Approval requirements
(1) For non-space related programs:
(i) For ACAT ID and IAM programs, the SAE will sign the LCMP prior to forwarding it to OSD(AT&L) or ASD(NII), respectively.
(ii) For ACAT IC, IAC, II and III programs, the MDA is the LCMP approval authority.
(A) If the PEO has been delegated MDA and wishes to further delegate the responsibility for approving the LCMP to other than their Acquisition Deputy, obtain concurrence from SAE and ensure the concurrence is documented in the Weekly Acquisition Report and ASP minutes.
(2) For space related programs:
(i) For all ACAT programs, the MDA is the acquisition strategy approval authority.
(c) Content and review requirements
(1) For programs under the purview of DoDI 5000.02, the AS/LCMP shall include all required elements of a written acquisition plan in accordance with FAR 7.105, as supplemented. The AS/LCMP approval authority may determine additional content and coordination required of the AS/LCMP, subject to law and higher regulation(s) (see FAR 7.1 as supplemented). For additional guidance see Defense Acquisition Guidebook Chapter 2 and AFI 63-101.
