Document ID:	MIL-HDBK-502       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Product Support Analysis Scope:  This handbook addresses the overall PSA process and its associated activities, the selection and tailoring of those activities to meet DoD program supportability objectives, and sample contract language for acquiring PSA deliverables. The handbook offers guidance on SAE TA-STD-0017A and should be used in conjunction with applicable SAE GEIA Logistics Product Data (LPD) guidance, as an integral part of the overall systems engineering process. The information contained herein is applicable, in part or in whole, to all types of materiel and automated information systems and all acquisition strategies. The focus of this handbook is to provide guidance to the members of the defense acquisition workforce who are responsible for the supportability of materiel systems or automated information systems. This handbook is for guidance only and cannot be cited as a requirement. Status:  Active Document Date:  18-APR-2025         Next Review Due:  17-APR-2030 FSC/Area:  PSSS Doc Category:   Department of Defense Handbook

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  LMR  L & MR     Preparing Activity: TM  LDAC, Logistics Data Analysis Center Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  TM   LDAC, Logistics Data Analysis Center   Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command   Air Force Custodian:  10   AFMC Command Standardization Office (ComSO)

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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