DAU - A technical description of an item adequate for supporting an acquisition strategy, production, engineering, and logistics support (LS). The description defines the required design configuration and procedures to ensure adequacy of item performance. It consists of all applicable TD such as drawings, associated lists, specifications, standards, performance requirements, quality assurance provisions (QAP), and packaging details.

MBE Maturity Index - A version-controlled, trusted computer file containing a product-related data set, along with a manifest and instructions for use, that one supply chain participant sends to another.