This document should be cited in the program-specific contract requirements for PMP. This document is intended for use in all USAF Space and Missile Systems Center and DDSE acquisitions for space vehicles, payloads, and for their subtier equipments.

The requirements in the text of this document state the application requirements for all electronic parts used in a space program. These application requirements include derating requirements, end-of-life limitations, mounting requirements, and other requirements intended to ensure the high reliability of the parts when used in space equipment.

The requirements in the text of this document are also intended to be the basis for preparing detailed part, material, and process specifications for the purchase of parts and materials for use in space. These requirements include the design, construction, and quality assurance requirements that are necessary for space-level PMP. The requirements included supersede or supplement requirements in existing general military specifications to ensure the necessary performance in the space environment and the necessary quality and reliability for space use.

For the convenience of everyone using this document, and also using TOR-2006(8583)-5235 (Parts, Materials, and Processes Control Program for Space Vehicles), the definitions of common key terms are the same for both.

Contracts for ground equipment (e.g., control segments and user segments of space systems) usually apply other part specifications for equipment in those segments unless it is determined that a tailored application of this document would be more appropriate for the reliability or standardization objectives of the program. Note that many space acquisition contracts include both space and ground equipment, so care should be taken to ensure that the applicability of this document is clearly stated in the program specifications.

There may be acquisition contracts for other types of equipment requiring high reliability where the special requirements stated in this document should be applied. For those acquisition contracts, this document may be cited to specify the applicable requirements. However, a statement should be included in the contract or the program specifications indicating that the words "space" in this document are to be interpreted as the applicable equipment. The requirements in this document would then be interpreted as applying to the PMP requirements for the acquisition of the applicable equipment. The use of such wording could avoid any possible misinterpretation or misapplication.