DIDSURGE.pdf

This document is a Data Item Description (DID) for a Production Surge Plan, with the identification number DI-MGMT-80969. The purpose of the document is to delineate a contractor's capability to rapidly accelerate and sustain production utilizing existing facilities and equipment in a peace-time acquisition environment, without a declaration of war or mobilization.

The document provides detailed instructions for creating a Production Surge Plan, including requirements for: (1) specifying the maximum sustainable production rate, (2) developing lists of subcontracted and non-subcontracted items/components, (3) identifying critical items that could impact production rates, (4) listing Government contracts being performed at the contractor's facility that might be impacted by surge production, (5) detailing additional skilled labor requirements, and (6) listing production equipment, tooling, and associated costs that could increase surge production capabilities. The document is designed to be used in contracts where a production surge capability is required and provides a standardized format for contractors to demonstrate their ability to rapidly scale up production when needed.