Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Item Unique Identifier Update (DFARS Case 2011-D055), 35921-35925 [2012-14289]
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If ongoing responsibility for medicals
was imposed, demonstrated or accepted
from the date of ‘‘settlement’’ through
the life of the beneficiary or life of the
injury, we may review and approve a
proposed amount to be paid as an
upfront lump sum payment for the full
amount of the calculated cost for all
related future medical care. This option
would generally apply in workers’
compensation, no-fault insurance
situations or when life-time medicals
are imposed by law. In effect, this
option may be used in place of
administering a MSA if we have
reviewed and approved a proposed
MSA amount. We solicit comment on
how to develop this process, the efficacy
of it, and whether it would be utilized.
b. If Ongoing Responsibility for
Medicals was Not Imposed,
Demonstrated or Accepted.
If a beneficiary obtains a ‘‘settlement,’’
our general rule stated previously
applies to the ‘‘settlement,’’ and ongoing
responsibility for medicals has not been
imposed on, demonstrated by or
accepted by the defendant, the
beneficiary may elect to make an
upfront payment to Medicare in the
amount of a specified percentage of
‘‘beneficiary proceeds.’’ This option
would most often apply in liability
insurance (including self-insurance
situations, primarily due to policy caps.
For the purposes of this option, the term
‘‘beneficiary proceeds’’ would be
calculated by subtracting from the total
‘‘settlement’’ amount attorney fees and
procurement costs borne by the
beneficiary, Medicare’s demand amount
(for conditional payments made by
Medicare), and certain additional
medical expenses the beneficiary paid
out of pocket. Such additional medical
expenses are specifically limited to
items and services listed in 26 U.S.C.
213(d)(1)(A) through (C) and 26 U.S.C.
213(d)(2). The calculation of beneficiary
proceeds does not include medical
expenses paid by, or that are the
responsibility of, a source other than the
beneficiary. We specifically solicit
comment on how to develop this
process, its efficacy, and whether it
would be utilized. We further request
comment on the calculation of
beneficiary proceeds, the appropriate
percentage(s) to be used, and how the
percentage(s) is/are justified.
Option 7. The Beneficiary Obtains a
Compromise or Waiver of Recovery.
If the beneficiary obtains either a
compromise or a waiver of recovery,
Medicare would have the discretion to
not pursue future medicals related to
the specific ‘‘settlement’’ where the
compromise or waiver of recovery was
granted. If the beneficiary obtains
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additional ‘‘settlements,’’ Medicare
would review the conditional payments
it made and adjust its claim for past and
future medicals accordingly. We
specifically solicit comment on whether
this approach is practical and usable, as
it relates to ‘‘future medicals.’’
Again, we also solicit comment on
additional options we may consider in
order to provide workable solutions for
beneficiaries with respect to resolving
‘‘future medicals’’ obligations.
IV. Collection of Information
Requirements
This document does not impose
information collection and
recordkeeping requirements.
Consequently, it need not be reviewed
by the Office of Management and
Budget under the authority of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
V. Response to Comments
Because of the large number of public
comments we normally receive on
Federal Register documents, we are not
able to acknowledge or respond to them
individually. We will consider all
comments we receive by the date and
time specified in the DATES section of
this preamble, and, when we proceed
with a subsequent document, we will
respond to the comments in the
preamble to that document.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program No. 93.773, Medicare—Hospital
Insurance; and Program No. 93.774,
Medicare—Supplementary Medical
Insurance Program)
Dated: April 24, 2012.
Marilyn Tavenner,
Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services.
Approved: May 8, 2012.
Kathleen Sebelius,
Secretary, Department of Health and Human
Services.
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BILLING CODE 4120–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations
System
48 CFR Parts 211, 212, 218, 246, 252
and Appendix F to Chapter 2
RIN 0750–AH64
Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement: Item Unique
Identifier Update (DFARS Case 2011–
D055)
Defense Acquisition
Regulations System, Department of
Defense (DoD).
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
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Proposed rule.
DoD is proposing to amend
the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to
update and clarify requirements for
unique identification and valuation of
items delivered under DoD contracts.
The proposed rule revises the applicable
prescription and contract clause to
reflect the current requirements.
DATES: Comment Date: Comments on
the proposed rule should be submitted
in writing to the address shown below
on or before August 14, 2012, to be
considered in the formation of a final
rule.
SUMMARY:
Submit comments
identified by DFARS Case 2011–D055,
using any of the following methods:
Æ Regulations.gov: https://
www.regulations.gov. Submit comments
via the Federal eRulemaking portal by
inputting ‘‘DFARS Case 2011–D055’’
under the heading ‘‘Enter keyword or
ID’’ and selecting ‘‘Search.’’ Select the
link ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ that
corresponds with ‘‘DFARS Case 2011–
D055.’’ Follow the instructions provided
at the ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ screen.
Please include your name, company
name (if any), and ‘‘DFARS Case 2011–
D055’’ on your attached document.
Æ Email: dfars@osd.mil. Include
DFARS Case 2011–D055 in the subject
line of the message.
Æ Fax: 571–372–6094.
Æ Mail: Defense Acquisition
Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Dustin
Pitsch, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP/DARS,
Room 3B855, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–3060.
Comments received generally will be
posted without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. To
confirm receipt of your comment(s),
please check www.regulations.gov,
approximately two to three days after
submission to verify posting (except
allow 30 days for posting of comments
submitted by mail).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Dustin Pitsch, telephone 571–372–6090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
I. Background
The contract clause at DFARS
252.211–7003, Item Identification and
Valuation, requires unique
identification for all delivered items for
which the Government’s unit
acquisition cost is $5,000 or more and
for other items designated by the
Government. In addition, the clause
requires identification of the
Government’s unit acquisition cost for
all delivered items, and provides
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instructions to contractors regarding the
identification and valuation processes.
This proposed rule revises the
prescription and the clause at DFARS
252.211–7003 to update and clarify
instructions for the identification and
valuation processes. The changes
include—
• Adding definitions for data matrix
and type designation;
• Specifically addressing item unique
identification requirements for items
with warranty requirements; DoD
serially managed items, and special
tooling or special test equipment;
• Clarifying of data submission
requirements for a Major Defense
Acquisition Program; and,
• Adding an alternative data
submission method using either hard
copy or a wide-area-workflow
attachment.
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II. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and
13563 direct agencies to assess all costs
and benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits
(including potential economic,
environmental, public health and safety
effects, distributive impacts, and
equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the
importance of quantifying both costs
and benefits, of reducing costs, of
harmonizing rules, and of promoting
flexibility. This is not a significant
regulatory action and, therefore, was not
subject to review under section 6(b) of
E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and
Review, dated September 30, 1993. This
rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C.
804.
III. Regulatory Flexibility Act
DoD does not expect this proposed
rule to have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small
entities within the meaning of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601,
et seq., because the changes being made
do not increase the burden of the item
unique identification requirements, nor
do they cause the requirement to be
applicable to any additional small
businesses. However, an initial
regulatory flexibility analysis has been
performed and is summarized as
follows:
The proposed changes are being made
to refine the language of the regulations
and update the clause and prescription
to comply with existing item unique
identification policy. This DFARS case
also adds reporting requirements for
special tooling and special test
equipment, warranty, and type
designation, updates text to describe the
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reason for the policy, clears up language
that has been confusing in practice, and
adds an alternative method of data
submission using either hard copy or a
wide-area-workflow attachment. It also
eliminates Alternate I of DFARS
252.211–7003, which cites reporting
requirements covered by other
mechanisms.
This rule will apply to small
businesses involved in manufacturing.
There are currently 1,495 small
businesses registered in the Item Unique
Identification Registry, out of 2,431 total
companies registered. The changes
made by this rule will not affect the
number of businesses required to be
registered in the Item Unique
Identification Registry.
This rule does not add any new
information collection requirements as
it only clarifies existing requirements.
The rule does not duplicate, overlap,
or conflict with any other Federal rules.
No alternatives were determined that
will accomplish the objectives of the
rule.
DoD invites comments from small
business concerns and other interested
parties on the expected impact of this
rule on small entities.
DoD will also consider comments
from small entities concerning the
existing regulations in subparts affected
by this rule in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
610. Interested parties must submit such
comments separately and should cite 5
U.S.C. 610 (DFARS Case 2011–D055), in
correspondence.
IV. Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not add any new
information collection requirements that
require the approval of the Office of
Management and Budget under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
chapter 35) beyond those already
covered by OMB Control Numbers
0704–0246 and 0704–0248. OMB
Control Number 0704–0246, titled
‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulations Supplement (DFARS) Part
245, Government Property, related
clauses in DFARS 252, and related
forms in DFARS 253,’’ which includes
information collection requirements for
DFARS subpart 211.274. OMB Control
Number 0704–0248, titled ‘‘Defense
Federal Acquisition Regulations
Supplement (DFARS) Appendix F,
Material Inspection and Receiving
Report and related forms,’’ which covers
all information submitted through the
Wide Area Workflow system.
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List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 211,
212, 218, 246, 252 and Appendix F
Government procurement.
Mary Overstreet,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations
System.
Therefore 48 CFR parts 211, 212, 218,
246, 252, and Appendix F are amended
as follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR
parts 211, 218, and 246 is revised to
read as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR
chapter 1.
PART 211—DESCRIBING AGENCY
NEEDS
2. The section heading for section
211.274 is revised to read as follows:
211.274 Item unique identification and
valuation requirements.
3. Revise section 211.274–1 to read as
follows:
211.274–1
General.
Item unique identification and
valuation is a system of marking,
valuing, and tracking items delivered to
DoD that enhances logistics, contracting,
and financial business transactions
supporting the United States and
coalition troops. Through item unique
identification policy, which capitalizes
on leading practices and embraces open
standards, DoD—
(a) Achieves lower life-cycle cost of
item management and improve lifecycle property management;
(b) Improves operational readiness;
(c) Provides reliable accountability of
property and asset visibility throughout
the life cycle;
(d) Reduces the burden on the
workforce through increased
productivity and efficiency; and
(e) Ensures item level traceability
throughout lifecycle to strengthen
supply chain integrity, enhance cyber
security and combat counterfeiting.
4. Section 211.274–2 is amended by—
a. Revising the section heading;
b. Revising paragraph (a);
c. Revising paragraph (b) introductory
text;
d. Revising paragraph (b)(2)
introductory text; and
e. Revising paragraph (b)(2)(ii).
The revisions read as follows:
211.274–2 Policy for item unique
identification.
(a) It is DoD policy that DoD item
unique identification, or a DoD
recognized unique identification
equivalent, is required for all delivered
items, including items of contractoracquired property delivered on contract
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line items (see PGI 245.402–71 for
guidance when delivery of contractor
acquired property is required)—
(1) For which the Government’s unit
acquisition cost is $5,000 or more;
(2) For which the Government’s unit
acquisition cost is less than $5,000,
when identified by the requiring activity
as serially managed;
(3) For mission essential, controlled
inventory, or other items when the
Government’s unit acquisition cost is
less than $5,000, and the requiring
activity determines that permanent
identification is required; or
(4) Regardless of value for any—
(i) DoD serially managed
subassembly, component, or part
embedded within a subassembly,
component, or part;
(ii) Parent item (as defined in
252.211–7003(a)) that contains the
embedded subassembly, component, or
part;
(iii) Warranted serialized item;
(iv) Item of special tooling or special
test equipment as defined at FAR 2.101
for a major defense acquisition program
that is designated for preservation and
storage in accordance with the
requirements of section 815 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110–417);
(v) DoD serially managed item
(reparable or nonreparable); and
(vi) High risk item identified by the
requiring activity as vulnerable to
supply chain threat, a target of cyber
threats, or counterfeiting.
(b) Exceptions. The Contractor will
not be required to provide DoD item
unique item identification if—
(1) * * *
(2) A determination and findings has
been executed concluding that it is more
cost effective for the Government
requiring activity to assign, mark, and
register the unique item identifier after
delivery, and the item is acquired from
a small business concern, or is a
commercial item acquired under FAR
part 12 or part 8.
(i) * * *
(ii) Send a signed copy of the
determination and findings required by
paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this subsection to
DPAP, PDI, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
3E1044, Washington, DC 20301–3060;
or by email to DPAP_PDI@osd.mil.
5. Section 211.274–3 is amended by—
a. Revising paragraph (a); and
b. Amending paragraph (c) by
removing the word ‘‘need’’ and adding
in its place the word ‘‘shall’’.
211.274–3
Policy for valuation.
(a) It is DoD policy that contractors
shall be required to identify the
Government’s unit acquisition cost for
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all deliverable end items to which item
unique identification applies.
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6. Section 211.274–4 is amended by—
a. Revising the section heading;
b. Revising the introductory text;
c. Removing paragraphs (a), (b), and
(c);
d. Redesignating paragraphs (d)
through (h) as paragraphs (a) through
(e); and
e. In the newly redesignated
paragraph (a), removing the word ‘‘Part’’
and adding in its place the word ‘‘part’’.
The revisions read as follows:
211.274–4 Policy for reporting of
Government-furnished property.
It is DoD policy that Governmentfurnished property be recorded in the
DoD Item Unique Identification
Registry, except for—
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7. Amend section 211.274–6 by—
a. Revising paragraph (a); and
b. Amending paragraph (c)(1) to
remove the words ‘‘252.211–7003, Item
Identification and Valuation’’ and insert
in its place the words ‘‘252.211–7003,
Item Unique Identification and
Valuation’’.
The revisions read as follows:
211.274–6
Contract clauses.
(a)(1) Use the clause at 252.211–7003,
Item Unique Identification and
Valuation, in solicitations and
contracts—
(i) For supplies, unless the conditions
in 211.274–2(b) apply;
(ii) For services that involve the
furnishing of supplies, unless the
conditions in 211.274–2(b) apply;
(iii) That contain the clause at FAR
52.245–1; or
(iv) That contain the clause at
252.211–7007.
(2) Complete paragraph (c)(1)(i) of the
clause with the contract line, subline, or
exhibit line item numbers of any line
items excluded from coverage in
accordance with 211.274–2(b)(3).
(3) Identify in paragraph (c)(1)(ii) of
the clause the contract line, subline, or
exhibit line item number and
description of any item(s) below $5,000
in unit acquisition cost for which DoD
item unique identification or a DoD
recognized unique identification
equivalent is required in accordance
with 211.274–2(a)(2) or (3).
(4) Identify in paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of
the clause the applicable attachment
number, when DoD item unique
identification or a DoD recognized
unique identification equivalent is
required in accordance with 211.274–
2(a)(4) (i) through (vi).
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PART 212—ACQUISITION OF
COMMERCIAL ITEMS
8. The authority citation for 48 CFR
part 212 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR
chapter 1.
212.301
[Amended]
9. Section 212.301(f)(iv)(D) is
amended by—
a. Removing the words ‘‘252.211–
7003, Item Identification and Valuation’’
and adding in its place the words
‘‘252.211–7003, Item Unique
Identification and Valuation’’; and
b. Removing ‘‘211.274–4’’ and adding
in its place ‘‘211.274–6(a)’’.
PART 218—EMERGENCY
ACQUISITIONS
10. Section 218.201(2) is revised to
read as follows:
218.201
Contingency operation.
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(2) Policy for item unique
identification. Contractors will not be
required to provide DoD item unique
identification if the items, as
determined by the head of the agency,
are to be used to support a contingency
operation. See 211.274–2(b).
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PART 246—QUALITY ASSURANCE
246.710
[Amended]
11. Section 246.710(5)(i) is amended
by removing ‘‘252.211–7003, Item
Identification and Valuation’’ and
adding in its place ‘‘252.211–7003, Item
Unique Identification and Valuation’’.
PART 252—SOLICITATION
PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT
CLAUSES
12. The authority citation for 48 CFR
part 252 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR
chapter 1.
13. Section 252.211–7003 is amended
by—
a. Revising the section heading;
b. Revising the clause heading;
c. Removing from the clause heading
‘‘(JUN 2011)’’ and adding in its place
‘‘(DATE)’’;
d. Amending paragraph (a) definitions
by—
(i) Adding, in alphabetical order,
definitions for ‘‘Data matrix’’ and ‘‘Type
designation’’;
(ii) Removing the definition title
‘‘DoD unique item identification’’ and
adding in its place ‘‘DoD item unique
identification’’.
e. Revising paragraph (c);
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f. Amending paragraph (d) by—
i. Revising the introductory text; and
ii. Adding subparagraphs (12), (13),
and (14).
g. Amending paragraph (e) by revising
the introductory text;
h. Revising paragraph (f); and
i. Removing Alternate I of the basic
clause.
The additions and revisions read as
follows:
252.211–7003 Item Unique Identification
and Valuation.
As prescribed in 211.274–6(a), use the
following clause:
ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND
VALUATION (DATE)
(a) * * *
‘‘Data matrix’’ means a two-dimensional
matrix symbology, which is made up of
square modules arranged within a perimeter
finder pattern and uses the Error Checking
and Correction 200 (Reed-Solomon error
correction algorithm). * * *
‘‘Type designation’’ means a combination
of letters and numerals assigned by the
Government to a complete item, such as a
major end item, assembly or subassembly, as
appropriate, to provide a convenient means
of differentiating between items having the
same basic name and to indicate
modifications and changes thereto.
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(c) Unique item identifier.
(1) The Contractor shall provide a unique
item identifier for the following:
(i) Delivered items for which the
Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000
or more, except for the following line items:
Contract Line, Subline, or
Exhibit Line Item Number
Item Description
lllllllllllllllllllll
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(ii) Items for which the Government’s unit
acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are
identified in the Schedule or the following
table:
Contract Line, Subline, or
Exhibit Line Item Number
Item Description
lllllllllllllllllllll
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(If items are identified in the Schedule,
insert ‘‘See Schedule’’ in this table.)
(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts
embedded within delivered items, items with
warranty requirements, DoD serially
managed reparables and DoD serially
managed nonreparables as specified in
Attachment Number ll.
(iv) Any item of special tooling or special
test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that
have been designated for preservation and
storage for a Major Defense Acquisition
Program as specified in Attachment Number
ll.
(v) Any item not included in (i), (ii), (iii),
and (iv) for which the contractor, at its own
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expense, creates and marks a unique item
identifier for traceability.
(2) The unique item identifier assignment
and component data element combination
shall not be duplicated on any other item
marked by the contractor.
(3) The unique item identifier component
data elements shall be marked on an item
using two dimensional data matrix
symbology that complies with ISO/IEC
International Standard 16022, Information
technology—International symbology
specification—Data matrix.
(4) Data syntax and semantics of unique
item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure
that—
(i) The data elements (except issuing
agency code) of the unique item identifier are
encoded within the data matrix symbol that
is marked on the item using one of the
following three types of data qualifiers, as
determined by the Contractor:
(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format
Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International
Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC
International Standard 15418, Information
Technology—EAN/UCC Application
Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and
Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data
Identifier and Application Identifier
Standard.
(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator
06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434),
in accordance with ISO/IEC International
Standard 15418, Information Technology—
EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact
Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI
MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application
Identifier Standard.
(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format
Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International
Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air
Transport Association Common Support Data
Dictionary; and
(ii) The encoded data elements of the
unique item identifier conform to the transfer
structure, syntax, and coding of messages and
data formats specified for Format Indicators
05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International
Standard 15434, Information Technology—
Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic
Data Capture Media.
(5) Unique item identifier.
(i) The Contractor shall—
(A) Determine whether to—
(1) Serialize within the enterprise
identifier;
(2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch
number; or
(3) Use a DoD recognized unique
identification equivalent (e.g. Vehicle
Identification Number); and
(B) Place the data elements of the unique
item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial
number; DoD recognized unique
identification equivalent; and for
serialization within the part, lot, or batch
number only: original part, lot, or batch
number) on items requiring marking by
paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the
criteria provided in MIL–STD–130,
Identification Marking of U.S. Military
Property, latest version.
(C) Label shipments and storage containers
and packages that contain uniquely
identified items in accordance with the
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requirements of MIL–STD–129, Military
Marking for Shipment and Storage, latest
version.
(D) Verify that the marks on items,
shipments and storage containers and
packages are machine readable and conform
to the applicable standards.
(ii) The issuing agency code—
(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and
(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier
for the enterprise identifier.
(d) For each item that requires item unique
identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i), (ii) or
(iv) of this clause or when item unique
identification is provided under paragraph
(c)(1)(v) in addition to the information
provided as part of the Material Inspection
and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in
this contract, the Contractor shall report at
the time of delivery, as part of the Material
Inspection and Receiving Report, the
following information:
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(12) Type designation of the item as
specified in the contract specifications, if
any.
(13) Whether the item is an item of Special
Tooling or Special Test Equipment.
(14) Whether the item is covered by a
warranty.
(e) For embedded subassemblies,
components, and parts that require DoD item
unique identification under paragraph
(c)(1)(iii) of this clause or when item unique
identification is provided under paragraph
(c)(1)(v), the Contractor shall report as part of
the Material Inspection and Receiving Report
specified elsewhere in this contract, the
following information:
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(f) The Contractor shall submit the
information required by paragraphs (d) and
(e) of this clause as follows:
(1) End items shall be reported using the
receiving report capability in WAWF in
accordance with the clause at 252.232–7003.
If WAWF is not required by this contract,
follow the procedures at https://
www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/
data_submission_information.html.
(2) Embedded items shall be reported by
one of the following methods—
(i) Use of the embedded items capability in
WAWF;
(ii) Direct data submission to the IUID
Registry following the procedures and
formats at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/
uid/data_submission_information.html; or
(iii) Via WAWF as a deliverable attachment
for exhibit line item ll Unique Item
Identifier Report for Embedded Items,
Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form
1423.
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14. Amend section 252.225–7039 by—
a. Removing from the clause heading
‘‘(AUG 2011)’’ and adding in its place
‘‘(DATE)’’; and
b. Revising paragraph (b)(1)(ii)(B) to
read as follows.
252.225–7039 Contractors Performing
Private Security Functions.
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(B) In addition, all weapons that are
Government-furnished property must be
assigned a unique identifier in
accordance with the clauses at DFARS
252.211–7003, Item Unique
Identification and Valuation, and
DFARS 252.245–7001, Tagging,
Labeling, and Marking of GovernmentFurnished Property, and physically
marked in accordance with MIL–STD
130 (current version) and DoD directives
and instructions. The items must be
registered in the DoD Item Unique
Identification (IUID) Registry (https://
www.bpn.gov/iuid/);
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Receiving Report
F–103
[Amended]
F–301
[Amended]
15. The authority citation for 48 CFR
chapter 2 appendix F continues to read
as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR
chapter 1.
16. Section F–103, paragraph (e)(1) is
amended by removing ‘‘DFARS
252.211–7003, Item Identification and
Valuation’’ and adding in its place
‘‘DFARS 252.211–7003, Item Unique
Identification and Evaluation’’.
17. Section F–301, paragraph (18)(i) is
amended by removing ‘‘DFARS
252.211–7003, Item Identification and
Valuation’’ and adding in its place
‘‘DFARS 252.211–7003, Item Unique
Identification and Evaluation’’.
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Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Monitoring and
Enforcement Requirements in the
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licenses endorsed to catch and process
Pacific cod at sea with hook-and-line
gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian
Islands Management Area (BSAI). If
approved, the proposed regulations
would require vessel owners to select
between two monitoring options: carry
two observers so that all catch can be
sampled, or carry one observer and use
a motion-compensated scale to weigh
Pacific cod before it is processed. The
selected monitoring option would be
required to be used when the vessel is
operating in either the BSAI or Gulf of
Alaska groundfish fisheries when
directed fishing for Pacific cod is open
in the BSAI, or while the vessel is
fishing for groundfish under the
Western Alaska Community
Development Quota (CDQ) Program. A
vessel owner who notifies NMFS that
the vessel will not be used to conduct
directed fishing for Pacific cod in the
BSAI or to conduct groundfish CDQ
fishing at any time during a particular
year would not be required to select one
of the monitoring options and would
continue to follow observer coverage
and catch reporting requirements that
apply to catcher/processors not subject
to this proposed action. These
regulatory amendments address the
need for enhanced catch accounting,
monitoring, and enforcement created by
the formation of a voluntary cooperative
by the BSAI longline catcher/processor
subsector in 2010, and are necessary to
improve the precision of the accounting
for allocated quota species. This action
is intended to promote the goals and
objectives of the Fishery Management
Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea
and Aleutian Islands Management Area,
the Fishery Management Plan for
Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska, the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act, and
other applicable laws.
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Alaska local time (A.L.T.) July 16, 2012.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by FDMS Docket Number
NOAA–NMFS–2011–0278, by any one
of the following methods:
• Electronic Submissions: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
Federal eRulemaking Portal Web site at
https://www.regulations.gov. To submit
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Glenn Merrill, Assistant Regional
Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries
Division, Alaska Region NMFS, Attn:
Ellen Sebastian. Mail comments to P.O.
Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802–1668.
• Fax: Address written comments to
Glenn Merrill, Assistant Regional
Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries
Division, Alaska Region NMFS, Attn:
Ellen Sebastian. Fax comments to 907–
586–7557.
• Hand delivery to the Federal
Building: Address written comments to
Glenn Merrill, Assistant Regional
Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries
Division, Alaska Region NMFS, Attn:
Ellen Sebastian. Deliver comments to
709 West 9th Street, Room 420A,
Juneau, AK.
Comments must be submitted by one
of the above methods to ensure that they
are received, documented, and
considered by NMFS. Comments sent by
any other method, to any other address
or individual, or received after the end
of the comment period, may not be
considered. All comments received are
a part of the public record and will
generally be posted to https://
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All Personal Identifying Information
(e.g., name, address) voluntarily
submitted by the commenter will be
publicly accessible. Do not submit
Confidential Business Information or
otherwise sensitive or protected
information. NMFS will accept
anonymous comments (enter N/A in the
required fields, if you wish to remain
anonymous). Attachments to electronic
comments will be accepted in Microsoft
Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe
portable document file (pdf) formats
only.
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Impact Review and Environmental
Assessment (RIR/EA) prepared for this
action may be obtained from https://
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alaskafisheries.noaa.gov.
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Memorandum NMFS–F/AKR–10
‘‘Investigation of Weight Loss in Pacific
cod (Gadus macrocephalus) Due to
Exsanguination’’ may be obtained at
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noaa_documents/NMFS/
AlaskaRegionalOfc/TM-FAKR/NOAATM-FAKR-10.pdf.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
48 CFR Parts 211, 212, 218, 246, 252 and Appendix F to Chapter 2
RIN 0750-AH64
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Item Unique
Identifier Update (DFARS Case 2011-D055)
AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update and clarify requirements for
unique identification and valuation of items delivered under DoD
contracts. The proposed rule revises the applicable prescription and
contract clause to reflect the current requirements.
DATES: Comment Date: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted
in writing to the address shown below on or before August 14, 2012, to
be considered in the formation of a final rule.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 2011-D055, using
any of the following methods:
[cir] Regulations.gov: https://www.regulations.gov. Submit comments
via the Federal eRulemaking portal by inputting ``DFARS Case 2011-
D055'' under the heading ``Enter keyword or ID'' and selecting
``Search.'' Select the link ``Submit a Comment'' that corresponds with
``DFARS Case 2011-D055.'' Follow the instructions provided at the
``Submit a Comment'' screen. Please include your name, company name (if
any), and ``DFARS Case 2011-D055'' on your attached document.
[cir] Email: dfars@osd.mil. Include DFARS Case 2011-D055 in the
subject line of the message.
[cir] Fax: 571-372-6094.
[cir] Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Mr.
Dustin Pitsch, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP/DARS, Room 3B855, 3060 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060.
Comments received generally will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To
confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov,
approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting
(except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Dustin Pitsch, telephone 571-372-
6090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The contract clause at DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and
Valuation, requires unique identification for all delivered items for
which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more and for
other items designated by the Government. In addition, the clause
requires identification of the Government's unit acquisition cost for
all delivered items, and provides
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instructions to contractors regarding the identification and valuation
processes.
This proposed rule revises the prescription and the clause at DFARS
252.211-7003 to update and clarify instructions for the identification
and valuation processes. The changes include--
Adding definitions for data matrix and type designation;
Specifically addressing item unique identification
requirements for items with warranty requirements; DoD serially managed
items, and special tooling or special test equipment;
Clarifying of data submission requirements for a Major
Defense Acquisition Program; and,
Adding an alternative data submission method using either
hard copy or a wide-area-workflow attachment.
II. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess
all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public
health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O.
13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits,
of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility.
This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not
subject to review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning
and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule
under 5 U.S.C. 804.
III. Regulatory Flexibility Act
DoD does not expect this proposed rule to have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the
meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.,
because the changes being made do not increase the burden of the item
unique identification requirements, nor do they cause the requirement
to be applicable to any additional small businesses. However, an
initial regulatory flexibility analysis has been performed and is
summarized as follows:
The proposed changes are being made to refine the language of the
regulations and update the clause and prescription to comply with
existing item unique identification policy. This DFARS case also adds
reporting requirements for special tooling and special test equipment,
warranty, and type designation, updates text to describe the reason for
the policy, clears up language that has been confusing in practice, and
adds an alternative method of data submission using either hard copy or
a wide-area-workflow attachment. It also eliminates Alternate I of
DFARS 252.211-7003, which cites reporting requirements covered by other
mechanisms.
This rule will apply to small businesses involved in manufacturing.
There are currently 1,495 small businesses registered in the Item
Unique Identification Registry, out of 2,431 total companies
registered. The changes made by this rule will not affect the number of
businesses required to be registered in the Item Unique Identification
Registry.
This rule does not add any new information collection requirements
as it only clarifies existing requirements.
The rule does not duplicate, overlap, or conflict with any other
Federal rules.
No alternatives were determined that will accomplish the objectives
of the rule.
DoD invites comments from small business concerns and other
interested parties on the expected impact of this rule on small
entities.
DoD will also consider comments from small entities concerning the
existing regulations in subparts affected by this rule in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 610. Interested parties must submit such comments
separately and should cite 5 U.S.C. 610 (DFARS Case 2011-D055), in
correspondence.
IV. Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not add any new information collection requirements
that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under
the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35) beyond those already
covered by OMB Control Numbers 0704-0246 and 0704-0248. OMB Control
Number 0704-0246, titled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
Supplement (DFARS) Part 245, Government Property, related clauses in
DFARS 252, and related forms in DFARS 253,'' which includes information
collection requirements for DFARS subpart 211.274. OMB Control Number
0704-0248, titled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement
(DFARS) Appendix F, Material Inspection and Receiving Report and
related forms,'' which covers all information submitted through the
Wide Area Workflow system.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 211, 212, 218, 246, 252 and
Appendix F
Government procurement.
Mary Overstreet,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
Therefore 48 CFR parts 211, 212, 218, 246, 252, and Appendix F are
amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 211, 218, and 246 is
revised to read as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.
PART 211--DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS
2. The section heading for section 211.274 is revised to read as
follows:
211.274 Item unique identification and valuation requirements.
3. Revise section 211.274-1 to read as follows:
211.274-1 General.
Item unique identification and valuation is a system of marking,
valuing, and tracking items delivered to DoD that enhances logistics,
contracting, and financial business transactions supporting the United
States and coalition troops. Through item unique identification policy,
which capitalizes on leading practices and embraces open standards,
DoD--
(a) Achieves lower life-cycle cost of item management and improve
life-cycle property management;
(b) Improves operational readiness;
(c) Provides reliable accountability of property and asset
visibility throughout the life cycle;
(d) Reduces the burden on the workforce through increased
productivity and efficiency; and
(e) Ensures item level traceability throughout lifecycle to
strengthen supply chain integrity, enhance cyber security and combat
counterfeiting.
4. Section 211.274-2 is amended by--
a. Revising the section heading;
b. Revising paragraph (a);
c. Revising paragraph (b) introductory text;
d. Revising paragraph (b)(2) introductory text; and
e. Revising paragraph (b)(2)(ii).
The revisions read as follows:
211.274-2 Policy for item unique identification.
(a) It is DoD policy that DoD item unique identification, or a DoD
recognized unique identification equivalent, is required for all
delivered items, including items of contractor-acquired property
delivered on contract
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line items (see PGI 245.402-71 for guidance when delivery of contractor
acquired property is required)--
(1) For which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or
more;
(2) For which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than
$5,000, when identified by the requiring activity as serially managed;
(3) For mission essential, controlled inventory, or other items
when the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000, and
the requiring activity determines that permanent identification is
required; or
(4) Regardless of value for any--
(i) DoD serially managed subassembly, component, or part embedded
within a subassembly, component, or part;
(ii) Parent item (as defined in 252.211-7003(a)) that contains the
embedded subassembly, component, or part;
(iii) Warranted serialized item;
(iv) Item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined
at FAR 2.101 for a major defense acquisition program that is designated
for preservation and storage in accordance with the requirements of
section 815 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2009 (Pub. L. 110-417);
(v) DoD serially managed item (reparable or nonreparable); and
(vi) High risk item identified by the requiring activity as
vulnerable to supply chain threat, a target of cyber threats, or
counterfeiting.
(b) Exceptions. The Contractor will not be required to provide DoD
item unique item identification if--
(1) * * *
(2) A determination and findings has been executed concluding that
it is more cost effective for the Government requiring activity to
assign, mark, and register the unique item identifier after delivery,
and the item is acquired from a small business concern, or is a
commercial item acquired under FAR part 12 or part 8.
(i) * * *
(ii) Send a signed copy of the determination and findings required
by paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this subsection to DPAP, PDI, 3060 Defense
Pentagon, 3E1044, Washington, DC 20301-3060; or by email to DPAP_PDI@osd.mil.
5. Section 211.274-3 is amended by--
a. Revising paragraph (a); and
b. Amending paragraph (c) by removing the word ``need'' and adding
in its place the word ``shall''.
211.274-3 Policy for valuation.
(a) It is DoD policy that contractors shall be required to identify
the Government's unit acquisition cost for all deliverable end items to
which item unique identification applies.
* * * * *
6. Section 211.274-4 is amended by--
a. Revising the section heading;
b. Revising the introductory text;
c. Removing paragraphs (a), (b), and (c);
d. Redesignating paragraphs (d) through (h) as paragraphs (a)
through (e); and
e. In the newly redesignated paragraph (a), removing the word
``Part'' and adding in its place the word ``part''.
The revisions read as follows:
211.274-4 Policy for reporting of Government-furnished property.
It is DoD policy that Government-furnished property be recorded in
the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry, except for--
* * * * *
7. Amend section 211.274-6 by--
a. Revising paragraph (a); and
b. Amending paragraph (c)(1) to remove the words ``252.211-7003,
Item Identification and Valuation'' and insert in its place the words
``252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation''.
The revisions read as follows:
211.274-6 Contract clauses.
(a)(1) Use the clause at 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification
and Valuation, in solicitations and contracts--
(i) For supplies, unless the conditions in 211.274-2(b) apply;
(ii) For services that involve the furnishing of supplies, unless
the conditions in 211.274-2(b) apply;
(iii) That contain the clause at FAR 52.245-1; or
(iv) That contain the clause at 252.211-7007.
(2) Complete paragraph (c)(1)(i) of the clause with the contract
line, subline, or exhibit line item numbers of any line items excluded
from coverage in accordance with 211.274-2(b)(3).
(3) Identify in paragraph (c)(1)(ii) of the clause the contract
line, subline, or exhibit line item number and description of any
item(s) below $5,000 in unit acquisition cost for which DoD item unique
identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent is
required in accordance with 211.274-2(a)(2) or (3).
(4) Identify in paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of the clause the applicable
attachment number, when DoD item unique identification or a DoD
recognized unique identification equivalent is required in accordance
with 211.274-2(a)(4) (i) through (vi).
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PART 212--ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS
8. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 212 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.
212.301 [Amended]
9. Section 212.301(f)(iv)(D) is amended by--
a. Removing the words ``252.211-7003, Item Identification and
Valuation'' and adding in its place the words ``252.211-7003, Item
Unique Identification and Valuation''; and
b. Removing ``211.274-4'' and adding in its place ``211.274-6(a)''.
PART 218--EMERGENCY ACQUISITIONS
10. Section 218.201(2) is revised to read as follows:
218.201 Contingency operation.
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(2) Policy for item unique identification. Contractors will not be
required to provide DoD item unique identification if the items, as
determined by the head of the agency, are to be used to support a
contingency operation. See 211.274-2(b).
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PART 246--QUALITY ASSURANCE
246.710 [Amended]
11. Section 246.710(5)(i) is amended by removing ``252.211-7003,
Item Identification and Valuation'' and adding in its place ``252.211-
7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation''.
PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
12. The authority citation for 48 CFR part 252 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.
13. Section 252.211-7003 is amended by--
a. Revising the section heading;
b. Revising the clause heading;
c. Removing from the clause heading ``(JUN 2011)'' and adding in
its place ``(DATE)'';
d. Amending paragraph (a) definitions by--
(i) Adding, in alphabetical order, definitions for ``Data matrix''
and ``Type designation'';
(ii) Removing the definition title ``DoD unique item
identification'' and adding in its place ``DoD item unique
identification''.
e. Revising paragraph (c);
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f. Amending paragraph (d) by--
i. Revising the introductory text; and
ii. Adding subparagraphs (12), (13), and (14).
g. Amending paragraph (e) by revising the introductory text;
h. Revising paragraph (f); and
i. Removing Alternate I of the basic clause.
The additions and revisions read as follows:
252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation.
As prescribed in 211.274-6(a), use the following clause:
ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (DATE)
(a) * * *
``Data matrix'' means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which
is made up of square modules arranged within a perimeter finder
pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (Reed-Solomon
error correction algorithm). * * *
``Type designation'' means a combination of letters and numerals
assigned by the Government to a complete item, such as a major end
item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a
convenient means of differentiating between items having the same
basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.
* * * * *
(c) Unique item identifier.
(1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for
the following:
(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition
cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:
Contract Line, Subline, or
Exhibit Line Item Number
Item Description
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(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is
less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the
following table:
Contract Line, Subline, or
Exhibit Line Item Number
Item Description
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(If items are identified in the Schedule, insert ``See
Schedule'' in this table.)
(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within
delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially
managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as
specified in Attachment Number ----.
(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as
defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and
storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in
Attachment Number ----.
(v) Any item not included in (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) for
which the contractor, at its own expense, creates and marks a unique
item identifier for traceability.
(2) The unique item identifier assignment and component data
element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked
by the contractor.
(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be
marked on an item using two dimensional data matrix symbology that
complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information
technology--International symbology specification--Data matrix.
(4) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The
Contractor shall ensure that--
(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique
item identifier are encoded within the data matrix symbol that is
marked on the item using one of the following three types of data
qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor:
(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/
IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC
International Standard 15418, Information Technology--EAN/UCC
Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance
and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier
Standard.
(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC
International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC
International Standard 15418, Information Technology--EAN/UCC
Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance
and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier
Standard.
(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/
IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air
Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and
(ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier
conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages
and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in
ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology--
Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media.
(5) Unique item identifier.
(i) The Contractor shall--
(A) Determine whether to--
(1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier;
(2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or
(3) Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent (e.g.
Vehicle Identification Number); and
(B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier
(enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique
identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part,
lot, or batch number only: original part, lot, or batch number) on
items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on
the criteria provided in MIL-STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S.
Military Property, latest version.
(C) Label shipments and storage containers and packages that
contain uniquely identified items in accordance with the
requirements of MIL-STD-129, Military Marking for Shipment and
Storage, latest version.
(D) Verify that the marks on items, shipments and storage
containers and packages are machine readable and conform to the
applicable standards.
(ii) The issuing agency code--
(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and
(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise
identifier.
(d) For each item that requires item unique identification under
paragraph (c)(1)(i), (ii) or (iv) of this clause or when item unique
identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v) in addition to
the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and
Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the
Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, as part of the
Material Inspection and Receiving Report, the following information:
* * * * *
(12) Type designation of the item as specified in the contract
specifications, if any.
(13) Whether the item is an item of Special Tooling or Special
Test Equipment.
(14) Whether the item is covered by a warranty.
(e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that
require DoD item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii)
of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under
paragraph (c)(1)(v), the Contractor shall report as part of the
Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this
contract, the following information:
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(f) The Contractor shall submit the information required by
paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause as follows:
(1) End items shall be reported using the receiving report
capability in WAWF in accordance with the clause at 252.232-7003. If
WAWF is not required by this contract, follow the procedures at
https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/data_submission_information.html.
(2) Embedded items shall be reported by one of the following
methods--
(i) Use of the embedded items capability in WAWF;
(ii) Direct data submission to the IUID Registry following the
procedures and formats at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/data_submission_information.html; or
(iii) Via WAWF as a deliverable attachment for exhibit line item
---- Unique Item Identifier Report for Embedded Items, Contract Data
Requirements List, DD Form 1423.
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(End of clause)
14. Amend section 252.225-7039 by--
a. Removing from the clause heading ``(AUG 2011)'' and adding in
its place ``(DATE)''; and
b. Revising paragraph (b)(1)(ii)(B) to read as follows.
252.225-7039 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions.
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(b) * * *
(B) In addition, all weapons that are Government-furnished property
must be assigned a unique identifier in accordance with the clauses at
DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation, and DFARS
252.245-7001, Tagging, Labeling, and Marking of Government-Furnished
Property, and physically marked in accordance with MIL-STD 130 (current
version) and DoD directives and instructions. The items must be
registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification (IUID) Registry
(https://www.bpn.gov/iuid/);
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Appendix F: Material Inspection And Receiving Report
F-103 [Amended]
F-301 [Amended]
15. The authority citation for 48 CFR chapter 2 appendix F
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.
16. Section F-103, paragraph (e)(1) is amended by removing ``DFARS
252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation'' and adding in its
place ``DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and
Evaluation''.
17. Section F-301, paragraph (18)(i) is amended by removing ``DFARS
252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation'' and adding in its
place ``DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and
Evaluation''.
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[FR Doc. 2012-14289 Filed 6-14-12; 8:45 am]
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