DI-MGMT-80503.pdf

This document is a Data Item Description (DID) for a Report of Shipping (Item) and Packaging Discrepancy form (Standard Form 364). The primary purpose of this DID is to enable contractors to notify the Government when freight contents do not match shipping documents. Key details include:

The document specifies comprehensive preparation instructions for completing the report, including detailed guidelines for each field on the form. Specific instructions cover items such as report number generation, date of preparation, shipper and recipient details, transportation document information, quantity and discrepancy data, and distribution of copies. The form is designed to document and track shipping and packaging discrepancies, with precise codes and instructions for noting variations in shipment quantity, quality, condition, or other logistical issues. The DID is applicable when contractors receive Government material during defense contract performance and provides a standardized method for reporting and addressing shipping-related discrepancies.