PREFACE

Following are mandatory procedures (MP) for Air Force source selections (all competitive negotiated acquisitions not meeting the exemptions defined in paragraph 2 below).  Compliance with FAR 15, DFARS 215, and AFFARS 5315 and related law, regulation, and policy is required.  These procedures describe how Air Force acquisition activities are to accomplish certain elements of those requirements.

In addition to the mandatory procedures, you will find informational guidance (IG)  or links to discussions, proven practices, lessons learned, and references to training material related to the required procedures.  This information is for reference only.  It is NOT mandatory.

You will also find definitions (in paragraph 8) for several terms used throughout this MP.  Each term is hyperlinked to its corresponding definition in paragraph 8.

Comments and recommendations concerning this MP may be submitted to SAF/AQCP, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060.