SD-15 Base Document:2009

Preface
Section One: Writing Performance Requirements
Introduction
Why we need Performance Specifications
Market Analysis
Performance Versus Detail Specifications
Requirements Considerations
Configuration Control
Logistics Support
Reprocurement
Verification
Warranties and Certificates of Conformance
Hazardous, Toxic and Recycled Materials,
and Ozone Depleting Chemicals
Format
Section Two: Standard Performance Specifications
Introduction
Requirements Considerations
Section Three: Guide Specifications
Requirements Considerations
Requirements Development
Performance Based Technical Data Packages
Appendix A: References
Appendix B: Comparison of performance and Detail
            Specifications

Provides guidance for those who write or review performance specifications. Supplements existing guidance on writing commercial item descriptions. Assists DoD personnel who provide input to non-government standards bodies. Applicable to all types of material: systems, sunsystems, assemblies, parts and components.

This document provides guidance information on performance specifications focusing primarily on stating requirements in performance terms and ensuring that sufficient verification means are included in the specification to evaluate conformance. While the focus of this document is on defense specifications developed under DoD 4120.24-M, Defense Standardization Program (DSP) Policies and Procedures, the principles and techniques can also be applied to program unique performance specifications, performance-based purchase descriptions, commercial item descriptions, or any other type of procurement specification. This guide is intended to supplement the format and content requirements for writing performance specifications found in MIL-STD-961, Defense and Program-Unique Specifications Format and Content.