DID Shipping and Packaging Discrepancy.pdf

This is a Data Item Description (DID) document that provides detailed instructions for contractors to report shipping and packaging discrepancies using Standard Form 364. The document (DI-MGMT-80503) outlines the format and content requirements for contractors to notify the Government when freight contents do not match shipping documents or when there are packaging deficiencies.

The DID provides comprehensive preparation instructions for completing each field of SF 364, including date formatting, report numbering conventions, addressing requirements, and specific guidance for documenting discrepancies in quantity, condition, and packaging. Key elements include documentation of transportation details, invoice information, discrepancy codes, and required actions. The form is used to support property and financial inventory accounting adjustments and serve as a basis for claims. The document includes a sample SF 364 form and emphasizes proper documentation of discrepancies through photos, technical references, and packing lists when applicable. This DID applies specifically to contractors receiving Government materiel during performance of defense contracts.