MIL-STD-1798 Mechanical Equipment And Subsystems Integrity ProgramThe purpose of this standard is to describe the general process to achieve and maintain the physical and functional integrity of the mechanical elements of aircraft systems. The goal of this integrity program is to achieve the desired level of safety and aircraft availability at the most economic cost across the life cycle of the weapon system. This standard allows the process to be tailored in a competitive environment to meet specific equipment, subsystem, and/or system requirements. The Mechanical Equipment and Subsystems Integrity Program MECSIP is implemented in the planning process and continued until retirement of the system.

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MIL-STD-1798C

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Mechanical Equipment and Subsystems Integrity Program (MECSIP).

The overall MECSIP includes a program strategy Master Plan that defines the basic elements, tasks, subtasks, analyses, tests, and force management actions required to achieve and maintain product integrity throughout the operational service life.

The MECSIP established and maintained in accordance with this standard shall be tailored to satisfy specific program strategies and comply with DoDI 5000.02. Application of the MECSIP requires tailoring of the various tasks, subtasks, and elements contained herein. It is intended that a separate, tailored MECSIP will be developed for the various systems or equipment, and that it will be integrated into the overarching system acquisition plan. The MECSIP is most effective when applied early in the acquisition cycle, through implementation of the initial Task I elements described herein. Early implementation generally ensures system-level requirements are appropriately translated into requirements for individual system elements-including airborne, ground support, and training systems. Early implementation will also ensure important concept and performance trade studies are influenced.

4.1.1 Tailoring approach.

The Contracting Authority will establish the requirement to scope, tailor, and implement the MECSIP early in the acquisition process. This information will be provided with the Instructions To the Offeror (ITO) as part of the Request For Proposal (RFP) package. In the response to the RFP, the contractor shall define their application strategy and delineate program objectives, schedules, milestones, tasking requirements, and other information that concerns the tailoring and application of the requirements of this standard. Tailoring and application shall be one of

the MECSIP Task I elements, as described in 5.1. The purpose for developing a program strategy and tailoring approach is to ensure appropriate program management and planning

attention is given to the implementation of the MECSIP. Especially important is the need to

ensure system technical requirements and design criteria reflect overall operational needs, and that proper integration, plans, tasking, and scheduling are provided throughout the acquisition. Each weapon System tailoring approach shall be documented in the MECSIP Master Plan.

4.1.2 SOW implementation.

The MECSIP procurement is normally accomplished through SOW tasks. In accordance with procurement guidelines, a SOW shall be developed that covers the tailored tasks, subtasks, strategy, plans, and the effort to be accomplished.