5343VL25 DID A003 DI-MISC-80678.pdf

This is a Data Item Description (DID) form that establishes requirements for Certification/Data Reports in federal contracts.

The DID (identification number DI-MISC-80678) specifies that certification data must verify that specific qualifications have been obtained, tests performed, parts/assemblies/equipments/systems installed and tested, inspections conducted, and personnel have qualifications to perform assignments/operations/inspections, or to certify identifiability and interchangeability. The Office of Primary Responsibility is N/SEA 5523, with approval date of August 12, 1980. Certification may be required for a single event/operation or on a continuing basis with periodic re-certification or updating of the original certification.

The preparation instructions require reports to be typewritten in narrative format on the contractor's form, covering the certification type specified in the Contract Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423). Reports must include the contract number and data item sequence number, with a statement identifying the purpose and applicability of the certification. Certification of completion must provide objective evidence that tests were performed, inspections made, parts/assemblies/equipments/systems installed and tested, and areas are ready for operation—with supporting documentation such as spectrograms, radiographs, material sampling, analysis, inspection and testing reports, or other necessary documentation. Certification of compliance must state that the contractor has complied with specific specification requirements. The certification report must be signed by the contractor's authorized representative responsible for ensuring equipment delivery/service performance complies with contract requirements. Technical content requirements and supplemental information shall be as specified on DD Form 1423. Distribution is approved for public release with unlimited distribution.