DID_SURGE.pdf

This document is a Data Item Description (DID) for a Production Surge Plan (Identification Number DI-MGMT-80969) that outlines a contractor's capability to rapidly accelerate and sustain production in a peace-time acquisition environment or during subsequent emergency war periods. The DID provides comprehensive instructions for preparing a detailed plan that includes critical components such as the maximum sustainable production rate, lists of subcontracted and non-subcontracted items/components, potential surge impacts, and required labor and equipment resources.

The document specifies that the Production Surge Plan must detail key elements including: production building schedules, identification of long-leadtime and critical items/components, potential surge constraints (such as other contract commitments), additional skilled labor requirements, strategic or critical materials needed, and an inventory of production equipment. The plan must address potential impacts on current Government contracts, list tools and equipment that could increase production rates, and provide a comprehensive view of the contractor's capability to quickly scale up production when required, with a focus on verifying vertical planning and surge readiness.