SD-15 Guide For Performance SpecificationsThis 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.

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Performance Specification Guide SD-15

1.0  SCOPE

1.1   Scope.  This specification prescribes the performance requirements and identifies verification procedures for the Sling, Tactical, hereafter referred to as the Tactical Sling or TS. The Tactical Sling allows the Warfighter's weapon to remain in a ready position while conducting non-weapon firing-related tasks.

1.2   Requirement levels.  This specification lists two values for certain performance parameters.  The threshold (T) is the minimum acceptable level.  The objective (O) is the desired level at which performance of the Tactical Sling results in an operationally significant increase in capabilities.  When only one requirement is stated, it is the threshold requirement.

2.0  APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1   General.  The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 or 4 of this specification.  This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples.  While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.2   Government Documents.

2.2.1   Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein.  Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitations or contract.

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS

P-C-111                      Carbon Removing Compound

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-PRF-372             Cleaning Compound, Solvent (For Bore of Small Arms and

Automatic Aircraft Weapons)

MIL-L-14107              Lubricating Oil, Weapons, Low Temperature

MIL-G-21164             Grease, Molybdenum Disulfide, For Low and High Temperatures, NATO Code Number G-353

MIL-L-46000              Lubricant, Semi-Fluid (Automatic Weapons)

MIL-PRF-63460         Lubricant, Cleaner, and Preservative for Weapons and Weapons

Systems

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS

MIL-STD-129            Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

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