Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages Management Plan Guidance
Abstract
The following provides guidance for developing Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) management plans and delineates the minimum information required for all levels of leadership to properly manage DMSMS. This guidance is not intended as a DMSMS tutorial. Additional background information can be obtained from the Defense Acquisition University or Department of Defense DMSMS Center of Excellence. Since programs vary in complexity and scope, this guidance does not provide a standard template or specific format; rather, it delineates essential requirements to be addressed when implementing a DMSMS program. Existing DMSMS management plans should be assessed against this guidance to ensure applicable items are addressed. Programs that have blocks or upgrades can document any unique requirements in appendices if the overall DMSMS management approach applies across all blocks or upgrades. In addition, programs that are used across multiple platforms (e.g. Tactical Air Navigation) need to ensure its DMSMS management programs are integrated with the host platform's DMSMS program. DMSMS management is an essential part of total life cycle system management. Implementation of the DMSMS management plan must begin with the concept design phase of a program and continue throughout its entire life cycle.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA449162