26-01073_DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION (DID).pdf

This is a Data Item Description (DID) form that establishes the format and content requirements for test/inspection reports used in federal contracting. The DID, identified as DI-NDTI-80809B, was approved January 24, 1997, and is maintained by the Office of Primary Responsibility at F/AFMC-DOP. This document supersedes DI-NDTI-80809A and DI-MISC-80653.

The DID prescribes mandatory content and organizational structure for test/inspection reports documenting results, findings, and analyses that enable government agencies to evaluate compliance with system requirements, performance objectives, specifications, and test plans. Applicable to engineering, preliminary qualification, qualification, and acceptance testing, the report must include: (1) cover and title page information such as report date, number, contractor identification, contract details, test type, item identification, inspection period, and security classification; (2) table of contents identifying major sections and illustrations; (3) introduction containing test/inspection objectives, complete item identification, and required parameters; (4) summary of significant results and proposed corrective actions; (5) reference documents; (6) body containing test equipment identification, facility setup and installation details, procedures, recorded data, test results with comparative matrices, conclusions distinguishing objective from subjective analysis, and recommendations regarding item acceptability; (7) required certifications authenticated by contractor and government witnesses; and (8) appendices for voluminous supporting documentation. Contractor format is acceptable provided all required information is presented in a manner that facilitates understanding and presentation.