DID80969.pdf

This is a Data Item Description (DID) form that defines the format and content requirements for a Production Surge Plan. The DID (DI-MGMT-80969) outlines how contractors must document their capability to rapidly accelerate and sustain production utilizing existing facilities and equipment during peacetime acquisition without requiring wartime mobilization powers.

The Production Surge Plan must include several key components: maximum sustainable production rates with monthly buildup schedules, lists of subcontracted and non-subcontracted items/components with leadtimes and production impacts, government contracts that could affect surge capacity, labor requirements, strategic/critical materials needed, and production equipment details. The plan must identify impacts on other contracts, additional skilled labor needs, and tooling/equipment costs that could increase surge production by at least 10%. This DID supersedes DI-P-1634A and requires contractors to consider vertical planning elements including component/material delivery acceleration and maintain surge production capability within six months.