This Data Item Description specifies functional requirements for items in various programs, focusing on required results, operating environment, interface characteristics, and verification criteria, intended for acquisition contracts.
A performance specification will be used to specify functional requirements for items used in multiple programs or applications, in terms of required results, the environment in which it must operate, interface and interchange characteristics, and the criteria for verifying compliance. Performance specification documents are intended for reference in acquisition contracts.
This Data Item Description contains the content and format preparation instructions for performance specifications and their associated documents that are described in the following paragraphs of MIL-STD-961E. Only those documents listed below will be required when specified individually on contract.
a. Performance Specification – Paragraphs 4.1 through 5.14.
b. Performance Specification Sheet – Paragraphs 5.16 through 5.16.4.
c. Performance Specification Revision – Paragraphs 5.17 through 5.17.2.
d. Performance Specification Supplement – Paragraphs 5.15 through 5.15.9.
e. Performance Specification Amendment – Paragraphs 5.18 through 5.18.7.
f. Performance Specification Inactive for New Design Notice – Paragraph 5.19.2.
g. Performance Specification Cancellation Notice – Paragraph 5.19.3.
h. Performance Specification Reinstatement Notice – Paragraph 5.19.4.
i. Performance Specification Reactivation Notice – Paragraph 5.19.5.
j. Performance Specification Administrative Notice – Paragraph 5.19.6.