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validate, and approve services requirements. The approval of a requirement allows senior mission
leaders to prioritize mission requirements to best support their mission needs within available
funding limits. Tables 3.1 and 3.2 specify the authority levels. (Note: In some cases, the RAA and
the SADA may be the same person). The RAA shall:
2.9.1. Review and approve all Requirements Approval Documents (RADs) greater than or
equal to the SAT prior to approval of the acquisition strategy for the services being acquired.
2.9.2. Ensure all approved RADs that contain depot maintenance requirements are consistent
with their respective Depot Source of Repair decisions. (See AFMAN 63-122, Depot Source
of Repair Planning and Activation, 21 January 2020)
2.10. Multi-Functional Team (MFT).
2.10.1. The MFT is a mission-focused team responsible for developing contract requirements,
assessing contractor performance, and managing service delivery. The emphasis of the MFT
is on teamwork, trust, knowledge-sharing, and efficient execution. The MFT is responsible for
duties in each of the Seven Steps to the Services Acquisition Process outlined in the
Acquisition of Services pathway (see DoDI 5000.74).
2.10.2. This team includes representatives of all the stakeholders involved in the effort. Tailor
the membership of the MFT to fit the size and complexities of the acquisition. The MFT will
include the Program Manager (PM) or Services Acquisition Lead (SAL), Requiring Activity
Representative, Contracting Officer (CO), and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
when assigned or designated. Others should be added to the MFT based on the pre- and post-
award specifics of the program; these include functional/technical subject matter experts, price
analyst, contract specialist, labor advisor, safety representative, logistics representative, and/or
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) representative. Some members may be
necessary for their contribution to specific documents or tasks; these include the Quality
Assurance Program Coordinator (QAPC), legal advisor, security representative, cybersecurity
representative, finance representative, COR supervisor, functional commander/director, and/or
small business representative.
2.10.3. The SADA ensures the formation of the MFT. The MFT is led by a PM or by a SAL;
if by a SAL, with close coordination and assistance from the CO. Members of the MFT are
accountable to the PM/SAL for the activities related to each member’s functional area. (See
Chapter 4 and the MFT Resources Guide on the AFPEO/CM SharePoint website for
additional information).
2.11. Program Manager (PM)/ Services Acquisition Lead (SAL). The PM or SAL is the
designated individual with the responsibility and authority for managing cost, schedule,
performance, and risk of services acquisitions. The Department of the Air Force distinguishes
between DAWIA-certified acquisition PMs and functionals performing the duties of a PM. The
term Program Manager or PM, as used in this DAFI, refers to a DAWIA-certified PM. A DAWIA-
certified PM is required for Programs greater than or equal to $100M. (T-1) PMs may be appointed
within the grace period to meet certification required by their position as described in DoDI
5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career
Development Program, para 5.1..f. The term SAL describes functionals (i.e., personnel from the
requiring activity) who perform the duties of a PM. A SAL (or PM if assigned by the SADA) is
required for all services acquisitions greater than or equal to the SAT and less than $100M. (T-1)