DMSMS Knowledge Sharing Portal (DKSP)

​The DKSP is hosted by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), and sponsored by the Defense Standardization Program Office (DSPO) to serve as a non-biased source of Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages (DMSMS) products, services, information, educational resources, data interchange techniques, interactive forums, and related material. It is intended to empower the DoD community (organic and industrial) to implement best practices for monitoring, tracking, resolving, and performing logistic and engineering analyses related to the impact of obsolescence. DKSP resources are extensive and include: Comprehensive listing of DMSMS; Tools (free and subscription based); DMSMS training materials; Library (containing directives, manuals, presentations/papers, and newsletters); Calendar of DMSMS related events; and Links to other useful sites and points of contact.

Processes Supported

• Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages (DMSMS)

Departments Associated

• Army
• Navy / Marine Corps
• Air Force
• Agencies

Integrated Product Support Elements Addressed

• Product Support Management
• Supply Support
• Sustaining Engineering

Disclaimer
This tool was identified as part of a product support analytical tools database provided solely to assist defense acquisition workforce professionals to identify best value product support solutions which optimize system readiness and life cycle cost. Neither the Department of Defense or the Defense Acquisition University provide any warranty of these tools whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the item will be error-free. This analytical tools database should under no circumstances be considered as being all-encompassing, and is in no-wise meant to endorse the capabilities or products of any particular individual, company, or organization.