DoDD 5000.01 The Defense Acquisition System
Summary
DoD Directive 5000.01, 'The Defense Acquisition System' (originating component OUSD(A&S)), the top-level DoD issuance that establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for managing all defense acquisition programs under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 113. It sets overarching policies for the Defense Acquisition System, including delivering performance at the speed of relevance, fostering a culture of innovation, and emphasizing competition. As the foundational directive governing DoD acquisition, it provides the policy context within which flexible authorities such as other transactions are exercised.