4049333_ATTACH.pdf

This document is a Data Item Description (DID) for a Report of Shipping (Item) and Packaging Discrepancy (DI-MGHT-80503), which provides detailed instructions for contractors to notify the government when freight contents do not match shipping documents. The DID is applicable when contractors receive government material during defense contract performance and serves two primary purposes: (1) to support adjustment of property and financial inventory accounting records, and (2) to provide basic documentation for claims processing.

The document specifies comprehensive preparation instructions for completing Standard Form 364, including detailed guidance for each item on the form. Key elements include reporting date preparation, report numbering conventions, transportation document details, shipper information, discrepancy codes, and action codes. The form enables contractors to document shipping and packaging discrepancies, with specific instructions for entering information such as MSN/part numbers, quantities shipped and received, unit prices, and total costs. The document includes a blank form template and provides an extensive list of standardized discrepancy and action codes to facilitate precise reporting of shipping and packaging issues.