Published: September 24, 2014

This standard establishes format and content requirements for the preparation of new and revised Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) prepared either by DoD activities or by contractors for the DoD intended for use in defense contracts. It also establishes the format and content requirements for the preparation of DID cancellation notices.

This standard covers the format and content requirements for all DoD Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) applicable to all DoD Services/Agencies and contractors who are responsible for the preparation of new and revised DIDs intended for use in defense contracts.

This standard covers the following types of DIDs:

Repetitive Use DIDs – Approved for repetitive use on contracts for more than one acquisition program (see Figure 1).
One-Time DIDs – Approved for one-time acquisition use associated with a unique data requirement applicable to a single contract, or to multiple contracts associated with a single acquisition program, or when time constraints preclude preparation and approval of a repetitive use DID (see Figure 2).

Supersedes MIL-STD-963B of 31 August 1997

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