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This document is a Data Item Description (DID) for a Report of Shipping (Item) and Packaging Discrepancy, with the identification number DI-MGMT-80503. The document provides detailed instructions for contractors to notify the Government when freight contents do not agree with shipping documents. The primary purposes are to support property and financial inventory accounting records and provide information as a basis for claims.

The DID is applicable when contractors receive Government material during defense contract performance. It specifies the format and content preparation instructions for completing Standard Form (SF) 364, including guidance for reporting discrepancies such as shipping or packaging issues. Key instructions cover entering details like date of preparation, report number, shipper and consignee information, transportation documents, quantity discrepancies, and remarks. The document includes comprehensive guidance for each item on the form, with specific codes for describing material conditions, product quality deficiencies, and recommended actions.