DI_MGMT_80969_Surge.pdf

This document is a Data Item Description (DID) for a Production Surge Plan, identified with the number DI-MGMT-80969, which provides guidelines for contractors to rapidly accelerate and sustain production utilizing existing facilities and equipment during peace time or emergency scenarios.

The DID outlines specific requirements for the Production Surge Plan, including: (1) defining the maximum sustainable production rate with a production building schedule, (2) creating two comprehensive lists of subcontracted and non-subcontracted items/components with details like nomenclature, part number, leadtime, and critical/pacing items, (3) identifying a list of government contracts being performed at the contractor's facility that could be surged, and (4) describing additional requirements such as skilled labor needs, strategic materials, and production equipment. The plan must also include an impact assessment detailing how surging this contract might affect other government contracts, the contractor's commercial business, and the overall production capabilities.