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Definition [Suggest Change]

A technical data package (TDP) is a description of an item adequate for supporting an acquisition, production, engineering, and logistics support (e.g.
Engineering Data for Provisioning, Training, and Technical Manuals). The description defines the required design configuration or performance require
and procedures required to ensure adequacy of item performance. It consists of applicable technical data such as models, drawings, associated lists,
specifications, standards, performance requirements, QAP, software documentation and packaging details.

Contents

Definition
General Information/Narrative
Defense Acquisition Guidebook,
Policies, Directives, Regulations, Laws
Best Practices, Lessons Learned,
Stories, Guides, Handbooks,
Templates, Examples, Tools
Training Resources
Communities
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General Information/Narrative [Suggest Change]

TDPs, provide critical information for the development of acquisition, operation, and product support objectives. TDPs are developed and acquired to
the basis for maintenance planning, developing supply support strategies, establishing configuration management requirements, and developing train
related engineering and product support activities. Technical Data/TDPs are delivered in multi-media formats.

There are generally four types of Technical Data Packages (TDPs):

Conceptual TDP. A conceptual package is a collection of sketches, low fidelity Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and text that document bas
concepts of how an item may be developed to meet operational requirements. The TDP is used to determine if the requirements are feasible.
Developmental TDP. A developmental package is a collection of data intended to document a specific design approach and the fabrication of a
developmental prototypes for test or experimentation. These data elements capture the basic design of equipment/weapon systems developed f
concept. They are not intended for, nor are they adequate for use in, the competitive procurement of component parts.
Product TDP. A product package is a collection of product engineering data related to the design and manufacture of an item or system. Product
and/or CAD models contain all of the descriptive documentation needed to ensure the competitive procurement of spare parts or end items.
Commercial TDP. A commercial package is for end items developed by the contractor prior to the award of the contract at his/her own expense.
the Government purchases rights for these drawings and/or CAD models, the drawings provide the contractor's proprietary engineering and des
information for commercially developed items, off-the-shelf items, or items not developed at Government expense.

While not a type of TDP, the Decision Tree is important because it provides a process for selecting the appropriate type data item requirements to be p
contract.

Successful TDP acquisition is based on the selection of the appropriate drawings/models and lists. Cost constraints and sound business practices requi
selection of the minimum drawings/models and associated lists necessary to successfully support an acquired system throughout its life cycle.

The technical data package is a critical area of focus for the Product Support Manager (PSM). The PSM must identify, plan, validate, resource and imple
management actions to develop and acquire technical data to:

Effectively catalog and acquire spare/repair parts, support equipment, and all classes of supply
Define the configuration baseline of the system (hardware and software) to effectively support the Warfighter with the best capability at the time
needed
Operate, maintain, and train on the equipment to maximize its effectiveness and availability

Defense Acquisition Guidebook, Policies, Directives, Regulations, Laws [Suggest Change]

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DAG (Complete) (/tools/dag)
DAG (Chapter 4) (https://shortcut.dau.mil/DAG/CH4)
DoD Directive 5000.01 (https://shortcut.dau.mil/DODPUBS/5k1)
DoD Instruction 5000.02 (https://shortcut.dau.mil/DODPUBS/5k2)
DoD Instruction 5000.75 (https://shortcut.dau.mil/DODPUBS/5k75)
Title 10, U.S. Code, Sections 2320 (https://acc.dau.mil/10_USC_2320)
Title 10, U.S. Code, Sections 2321 (https://acc.dau.mil/10_USC_2321)

Best Practices, Lessons Learned, Stories, Guides, Handbooks, Templates, Examples, Tools [Suggest Change]

IPS Elements (LOG CoP Site) (https://shortcut.dau.mil/CoP/ips)

Product Support Implementation Roadmap (/tools/t/DoD-Integrated-Product-Support-(IPS)-Implementation-Roadmap)
PBL Community of Practice (PBL CoP) (/cop/pbl)
PBL Guidebook (https://shortcut.dau.mil/JST/pbl-guidebook)
PSM Guidebook (https://shortcut.dau.mil/JST/psm-guidebook) (Chapter 3 and Appendix A)
DoD Logistics Assessment ((ILA) Guidebook (https://shortcut.dau.mil/JST/la-guidebook) (Chapter 7)
Product Support Analytical Tools Database (/tools/t/product-Support-Analytical-Tools-Database)
MIL-STD-963, “Data Item Descriptions” (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsDocDetails.aspx?ident_number=202450)
MIL-HDBK-2155 Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action Taken (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsDocDetails.aspx?ident_number=37295)
MIL-STD-31000A, “Technical Data Packages” (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsDocDetails.aspx?ident_number=276980)
AFI 63-131 Modification Program Management (http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/afgsc/publication/afi63-131_afgscsup_i/afi63-
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Army Guide for the Preparation of a Program Product Data Management Strategy
(http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/cpic/cp/docs/Army_Data_and_Data_Rights_Guide_1st_Edition_4_Aug_2015.pdf)
Naval Open Architecture Contract Guidebook for Program Managers (http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a550060.pdf)
Acquiring and Enforcing the Government's Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Under Department of Defense Contracts: A Practical
Handbook for Acquisition Professionals
(http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/cpic/cp/docs/Technical_Data_and_Computer_Software_Rights_Handbook_7th_Edition.pdf)
Configuration Data Managers Database-Open Architecture (CDMD-OA) (http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NUWC-
Keyport/NSLC/Products-Services/Configuration-Mgmt-Modernization/)
U.S. Marine Corps, Statement of Work, CDRL, And Tracking Tool (SCATT)
(http://www.marcorsyscom.marines.mil/Portals/105/SCATT/files/WebSCATT_Sept_2011.pdf)
Weapons Acquisition: DoD Should Strengthen Policies for Assessing Technical Data Needs to Support Weapon Systems”, GAO-06-839 July 14, 20
(http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-06-839)

Training Resources [Suggest Change]

LOG 215 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1997) Technical Data Management

CLL 020 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=287) DoD Logistics Assessment Guidebook
CLL 046 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1943) The Twelve Integrated Product Support Elements
CLM 071 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1954) Introduction to Data Management
CLM 072 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1957) Data Management Strategy Development
CLM 073 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1958) Data Management Planning System
CLM 074 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1959) Technical Data and Computer Software Rights
CLM 075 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1962) Data Acquisition
CLM 076 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1960) Data Markings
CLM 077 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1961) Data Management Protection and Storage
CLM 200 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=245) Item Unique Identification (IUID)
CLM 201 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1986) Serialized Item Management (SIM)
CLE 040 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1680) IUID Marking
CLE 003 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=274) Technical Reviews
CLE 017 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=322) Technical Planning
CLE 036 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=470) Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Engineers
CLE 068 (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1911) Intellectual Property & Data Rights

Communities [Suggest Change]

Better Buying Power (https://www.dau.mil/community-hub)

Data Management (https://www.dau.mil/cop/dm)
Information Technology (https://www.dau.mil/community-hub)
Item Unique Identification (https://www.dau.mil/community-hub)
Life Cycle Logistics (https://www.dau.mil/cop/log)
Naval Open Architecture (https://www.dau.mil/community-hub)
Performance Based Logistics (https://www.dau.mil/community-hub)
Production, Quality & Manufacturing (https://www.dau.mil/cop/pqm)
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Requirements Management (https://www.dau.mil/cop/rqmt)
Risk Management (https://www.dau.mil/cop/risk)
Systems Engineering (https://www.dau.mil/cop/se)
Test & Evaluation (https://www.dau.mil/cop/test)

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