SD-9 Dod Guidance On Participating In The Development And Use Of Non-Government StandardsThe purpose of this document is to promote more effective DoD use of nongovernment standards NGSs and participation in their development.To achieve this purpose, this document describes the different types of NGSs and the organizations that develop them, provides general guidance and practices relative to DoD┬┐s involvement in developing or using NGSs, identifies criteria that should be considered regarding requirements and verification before developing an NGS or replacing an existing military or federal document with an NGS, clarifies the roles and responsibilities of DoD personnel when participating in NGS activities, and explains the meaning of DoD adoption of an NGS and its importance.

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F o r e w o r d

Congress passed the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 to promote the commercialization of technology and industrial innovation.The Act requires all federal agencies and departments to use technical standards that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies, unless such

use is impractical or inconsistent with law.To implement this Act, the Office of Management and Budget issued Circular A-119,"Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities" (February 1998).The Circular reiterates the Act's require- ments for the use of voluntary standards and provides guidance to promote con- sistent application of the Act across federal agencies and departments.

It is Department of Defense (DoD) policy to participate in the development of non-Government standards (NGSs) and to adopt and use them to the extent feasi- ble, practical, and economical. DoD 4120.24-M, Defense Standardization Program Policies and Procedures, requires that DoD first consider using an existing NGS or support revising or developing an NGS to meet DoD needs, in preference to using military or federal documents whenever feasible and consistent with law and regu- lation.

The use of NGSs supports the DoD commercial acquisition goals, conserves DoD resources, supports the U.S. industrial base, allows for dual-use technology, and improves DoD's mobilization capabilities.

In recent years, dramatic changes brought on by acquisition reform, the growing number of consortia standards, the emphasis in industry for global standards to sup- port global markets, and expanded development and use of third-party certification and qualification have raised questions about DoD participation in the develop- ment and use of NGSs.This document provides a better understanding of DoD's NGS policies and procedures and addresses the most commonly asked questions.

If you have any questions or comments about this document or DoD's NGS policies, please contact the Defense Standardization Program Office, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, ATTN: J-307, Stop 6233, Fort Belvoir,VA 22060-6221 or e-mail DSPO@dla.mil.

Gregory E. Saunders

Director

Defense Standardization Program Office

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