Wolfowitz cancels DoD 5000 series documents - Transcript

Program Manager, Nov-Dec, 2002

THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-1000

OCT 30 2002

MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR, WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

SUBJECT: Cancellation of DoD 5000 Defense Acquisition Policy Documents

I have determined than the current subject documents require revision to create an acquisition policy environment that fosters efficiency, flexibility, creativity, and innovation. Therefore, I am cancelling these documents effective immediately; issuing interim guidance by separate memorandum; and directing the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics to jointly prepare revised documents, with the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence) and the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation, within 120 days.

Please issue an SD-106-2, DoD Publication System Change Transmittal cancelling each of the following documents, and include the associated statement on each form:

* DoD Directive 5000. 1, The Defense Acquisition System, October 23, 2000. "The detailed policies included in this Directive require revision to create an acquisition policy environment that fosters efficiency, flexibility, creativity, and innovation. A replacement document will be issued within 120 days."

* DoD Instruction 5000. 2, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System, April 5, 2002. "The detailed procedures included in this Instruction require revision to create an acquisition policy environment that fosters efficiency, flexibility, creativity, and innovation. A replacement document will be issued within 120 days."

* DoD 5000. 2-R, Mandatory Procedures for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) and Major Automated Information System (MAIS) Acquisition Programs, April 5, 2002. "The detailed procedures included in this Regulation require revision to create an acquisition policy environment that fosters efficiency, flexibility, creativity, and innovation. This document is cancelled and will not be reissued."

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