DI-MGMT-80503.pdf

This Data Item Description (DID) provides detailed instructions for completing the Report of Shipping (Item) and Packaging Discrepancy (SF 364 form), which enables contractors to notify the Government when freight contents do not match shipping documents. The document outlines specific preparation instructions for each field on the form, including requirements for reporting discrepancies such as shipping details, transportation documents, quantities shipped and received, unit prices, total costs, and action codes.

Key instructions include entering precise information like the date of preparation, report number (using a four-digit contract number), shipper and consignee details, transportation document specifics, and detailed discrepancy data. The form is applicable when contractors receive Government materials during defense contract performance, with specific guidance on how to document shipping and packaging issues, such as differences in quantities, condition of materials, or other logistical variations. The document provides comprehensive codes for describing material conditions, product quality deficiencies, and recommended actions to resolve shipping and packaging discrepancies.