DID Report of Shipping and Packaging Discrepancy.pdf

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

The DID (Identification Number DI-MGMT-80503) specifies comprehensive preparation instructions for completing the report, including how to fill out each item on the form such as date of preparation, shipper's name, transportation documents, quantities shipped and received, discrepancy details, and distribution addresses. The form is applicable when contractors receive Government material during defense contract performance, with the primary goal of documenting and explaining shipping or packaging discrepancies. Contractors must use Standard Form 364 and follow specific guidelines for each field, including using precise codes for discrepancy conditions and action recommendations.