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The maintenance test and support equipment (MT&SE) requirements list identifies the test parameter requirements for maintenance, test, alignment, and calibration, to support all echelons of maintenance during the operational life cycle of a system or equipment. This list also identifies the unique and special tools, materials, and test equipment required to support all echelons of maintenance.

This requirements list provides the basis for the using activity to determine if existing general purpose test equipment can be utilized, which in many cases will eliminate procurement requirements. The unique and special tools, materials, and test equipment list provides the information for the acquisition and subsequent support of each item.

This Data Item Description (DID) contains format and content preparation instructions for the data product generated by the specific and discrete task requirement as delineated in the contract.

This DID is applicable to all Government contracts requiring disclosure of specific MT&SE equipment and its justification.