AAF pathway attribute
The Department of Defense Adaptive Acquisition Framework pathway reported for a DOD acquisition program.
- Type:
string | null - Value set: Enum
- Data types: DOD acquisition program
- Fields:
aaf_pathway
AAF is the Department of Defense's Adaptive Acquisition Framework, the policy model that lets programs choose an acquisition pathway such as major capability acquisition or middle tier acquisition. Interpret this source label as the program's acquisition approach, not as a vendor, contract type, or industry classification.
Values
Defense Business Systems (DBS): A DOD pathway for defense business system programs.Major Capability Acquisition (MCA): A DOD pathway for major capability acquisition programs.Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA): A DOD pathway for middle-tier acquisition efforts.Software Acquisition (SWP): A DOD pathway for software acquisition programs.Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA): A DOD pathway for urgent capability acquisition programs.
Observed usage
Current DOD Acquisition Program records checked May 2026.
| Value | DOD Acquisition Program |
|---|---|
Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) | 2,173 (70.8%) |
Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) | 230 (7.5%) |
Defense Business Systems (DBS) | 173 (5.6%) |
Software Acquisition (SWP) | 50 (1.6%) |
Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA) | 40 (1.3%) |
| No value | 402 (13.1%) |