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Specifications and Standards

Overview

The DoD set a goal in the mid-90's of replacing its detailed military specifications with performance specifications, interface standards, and commercial specif ications and standards. There are occasions when the most cost effective and sensible solution is a detailed military specification or standard. In general, waivers are needed to cite a detailed military specification or standard as a requirement in a solicitation for a new ACAT program or a major modification or upgrade to an ACAT item. In general, waivers are not needed to cite a detailed military specification or standard as a requirement in a reprocurement solicitation. However, there are some exceptions to these generalities, and you should look at paragraphs C3.8.4 and C3.8.5 in DoD 4120.24-M to understand these exceptions. Also check the list of Department-wide waivers.



Policy and Guidance


Acrobat Document Accelerating Acquisition Reform Actions in Response to Feedback from AR Acceleration Day
Acrobat Document Acceleration of Disposition Items
Acrobat Document Current Initial Distribution Requirements for Standardization Documents Listed in DODISS and Related Publications
Acrobat Document Defense Standardization Program Strategic Plan
Acrobat Document DOD Integrated Product & Process Development Handbook
Acrobat Document DON Implementation Plan for DOD Joint Technical Architecture
Acrobat Document DON Standards Improvement Program Supplemental Plan
Acrobat Document Implementation of Acquisition Reform
Document MIL-STD-2073-1C Transition Guide
Acrobat Document N810 Newsletter Vol1-Issue 7
Acrobat Document Navigating the Course for Acquisition Reform, Year in Review 2000
Acrobat Document Navy Implementation of DOD Policy on Standards and Specifications Reform
Acrobat Document SECNAVINST 5000.2B: Implementation of Mandatory Procedures for Major and Non-major Defense Acquisition Programs
Acrobat Document The AR Newsletter
Acrobat Document Total Ownership Cost & Cost as an Independent Variable and their Relationship to Target Costing



Success Stories

Document Acquiring a Common NDI Ship/Submarine Inertial Navigation System
Document AIM-9X Missile Development
Document Apply Alpha Contracting to the JSOW/LRIP Program
Document Applying Acquisition Reform to Support Equipment Acquisition
Document Applying Commercial Practices to SONAR System Component Development
Document Applying COTS/Specs and Standards Reform to E-2C Acquisition
Document Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) RAM/RS Team
Document Converting Specifications and Standards to Non-Government Specs
Document Cost Reduction in the TB-29A Towed System
Document Innovative Technical and Contracting Approaches to Acquisition of SubHDR
Document Joint Maritime Communications Systems Development
Document Joint Standoff Weapon Program's Acquisition Streamlining
Document Reducing Costs of Precision Targeting Workstations through COTS/GOTS Hardware
Document Streamlining Acquisition for Cooperative Engagement Capability
Document Transforming JSOW Program from Full Military Specs to Commercial Practices


Tools

Document NAVSEA Logistics Center Standarization Program HM&E HEDRS
Document SD-17: Making Standardization Decisions
Document Turbo Streamliner


Links

Document Defense Standardization Program
Document Defense Standardization Program (DSP) -- FAQs
Document DoD Single Stock Point for Military Specifications, Standards, and Related Publications
Document DoD's Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System




Additional Information


Document DON Military Specifications and Standards Department-Wide Waivers


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