DI-SESS-81656, DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION (DID): SOURCE DATA FOR FORECASTING DIMINISHING MANUFACTURING SOURCES AND MATERIAL SHORTAGES (DMSMS) (09-MAY-2005) [S/S BY DI-PSSS-81656A]

DI-SESS-81656, DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION (DID): SOURCE DATA FOR FORECASTING DIMINISHING MANUFACTURING SOURCES AND MATERIAL SHORTAGES (DMSMS) (09-MAY-2005) [S/S BY DI-PSSS-81656A]., The Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) forecasting source data is essential information that will enable the identification, forecasting and management of piece part obsolescence impacts and mitigations as a part of the Department of Defense (DoD) Program Managers’ Total System Life Cycle Management responsibilities. This data is planned for use in DMSMS forecasting tools using a common data standard that enhances efficiency across programs that may share the data on common items. The data may be obtained during any program life cycle phase using sources such as the preferred parts list, build-of materials, vendor surveys, inspections, etc. This Data Item Description (DID) contains the format, content, and intended use information for the data product resulting from the work task described by the contract.