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Abstract

<strong>Foreword</strong> <br>Today's defense acquisition environment is characterized by rapidly changing designs and technologies and by increased risks in weapon system performance and support due to issues with parts. In this environment, the need for defense contractors to have an effective parts management program is greater than ever before. This publication provides government and industry managers a pragmatic approach toward parts management to enhance weapon systems operational and logistics readiness and to reduce the logistics footprint and total ownership cost.The guidance in this document, when used in conjunction with MIL-STD-3018,"Parts Management," will help ensure successful parts management to support current acquisition strategy. It may also be used as a tool for evaluating a contractor's parts management performance. <br>This document is intended to be used by defense contractors and acquisition activities. In particular, this document offers guidance to individuals who are defining parts management needs in contracts; establishing a parts management process for prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers; and looking for an efficient and manageable part selection process. Additional guidance can be found in the Defense Acquisition Guidebook at https://akss.dau.mil/dag, Section 4.4.12, Parts Management. <br>We are extremely grateful to the numerous government and industry individuals on the Parts Standardization and Management Committee (PSMC) who contributed the guidance information. The PSMC is a DSPO-chartered government and industry forum that influences and supports parts management and standardization. Further information on this group can be found on the PSMC website at http://www.dscc. dla.mil/programs/psmc.