DI-SESS-82019, DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION (DID): PRODUCT BASELINE INDEX (PBLI) (28-JAN-2016) [SUPERSEDING DI-CMAN81218 AND DI-SESS-81878]

DI-SESS-82019, DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION (DID): PRODUCT BASELINE INDEX (PBLI) (28-JAN-2016) [SUPERSEDING DI-CMAN81218 AND DI-SESS-81878]., The Product Baseline Index (PBLI) shows the current listing of documentation which comprises the authorized configuration identification of the Configuration Item (CI) (i.e., end-item product, equipment, or a system) being procured. The principal use is to provide the contracting activity a basis for review and evaluation of the detailed design for production, fielding and deployment, and operations and support of the equipment or system. The PBLI may also be used to identify the initial product baseline during engineering and manufacturing development. This DID contains the format and content preparation instructions for the data product generated by the specific and discrete task requirement as delineated in the contract. This DID supersedes DI-CMAN-81218 and DI-SESS-81878. The following references may be used for guidance: ANSI/EIA-649, Configuration Management Standard EIA-649-1, Configuration Management Requirements for Defense Contracts.