DID 80969.pdf

This is a Data Item Description (DID) form that outlines the requirements for preparing a Production Surge Plan, identified as DI-MGMT-80969. The document specifies how contractors must demonstrate their capability to rapidly accelerate and sustain production during peacetime acquisition without requiring war declaration or mobilization.

The Production Surge Plan must include: maximum sustainable production rates with monthly buildup schedules; lists of subcontracted and non-subcontracted items/components with nomenclature, part numbers, and leadtimes; list of government contracts that could be affected by surge requirements; impact analysis on other contracts and commercial business; labor requirements for skilled positions; list of strategic/critical materials and precious metals needed with quantities and costs; and production equipment requirements that would increase surge capacity by at least 10%. The plan must address how contractors will manage rolling inventory for 6-month surge production, identify substitute materials, and detail any additional tooling or equipment needed to meet accelerated production goals. This DID supersedes DI-P-1634A and was approved on April 23, 1990.