This is truly a “one-size-does-not-fit-all” scenario. Specific requirements vary between services, major commands, PEOs and even individual programs. Some services or commands may also have their own standard work packages. Those inquiries should be directed to your individual service or command. That said, there are several potential sources at a DoD-level. Note that the references that follow are guidance, and should be viewed as examples, references, resources, and/or proven practices, rather than prescriptive in nature.

• Would start with the DoD Performance Based Logistics (PBL) Guidebook, Appendix I: PLBL Contract Example at https://www.dau.mil/tools/t/Performance-Based-Logistics-(PBL)-Guidebook

• Would also recommend both Chapter 6 and Appendix A of the 8 March 2013 MIL-HDBK-502A Product Support Analysis https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsDocDetails.aspx?ident_number=201462

• Would also recommend checking out the Frequently Asked Questions about Data Item Descriptions (DID) at https://www.dsp.dla.mil/Policy-Guidance/FAQs/Data-Item-Descriptions/. The site not only explains what a DID is, but also how to obtain a copy of a specific DID or to identify all available DIDs through the DoD ASSIST website http://quicksearch.dla.mil/.

• Other sources might include Para B. Data Item Description (DID) Deliverables in chapter 1.18 of the Integrated Product Support Element Guidebook https://www.dau.mil/tools/t/Integrated-Product-Support-(IPS)-Element-Guidebook-

• Cost reporting contract clauses can also be found on the CAPE website https://www.cape.osd.mil/. Also, in May 2012, the OSD CAPE approved the Data Item Description (DID) (DI-FNCL-81831) which provides additional detail on the 1921-4 requirements. Details at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsDocDetails.aspx?ident_number=278827

• The SD-22 DoD DMSMS Guidebook indicates that data item description (DID) DI-PSSS-81656B outlines data fields that a program requests, including Periodic delivery of updated BOMs to the program office in an indentured format https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsDocDetails.aspx?ident_number=217821