Production Surge Plan DID.pdf

This document is a Data Item Description (DID) for a Production Surge Plan, identified by the number DI-MGMT-80969. The document provides detailed guidance for contractors to rapidly accelerate and sustain production utilizing existing facilities and equipment during a potential peace-time acquisition environment or emergency war scenario.

The Production Surge Plan requires contractors to document several key elements, including: the maximum sustainable production rate, critical components with potential surge impact, additional labor requirements, lists of subcontracted and non-subcontracted items/components, potential impacts on current government contracts, skilled labor needs, strategic or critical materials requirements, and an inventory of production equipment. The plan must detail production buildup, leadtime, critical items, and potential tooling or equipment investments that could increase production capacity by up to 10 percent. The document is marked with Distribution Statement A, indicating approval for public release with unlimited distribution.