Department of Defense Priorities and Allocations Manual (DoD 4400.1-M)

This Priorities and Allocations Manual is issued under the authority of DoD Directive 4400.1, "Defense Production Act Programs," October 12, 2001. This Manual prescribes uniform procedures to be followed by all persons delegated priorities and allocations authority, includes those persons involved with awarding or administering contracts for research, development, engineering, acquisition, production, manufacturing, or construction.