Shipping and Packaging Discrepancy DID.pdf

This document is a Data Item Description (DID) for a Report of Shipping (Item) and Packaging Discrepancy, with the identification number DI-MGMT-80503. The purpose of this document is to provide contractors with detailed instructions for preparing and submitting a standard form (SF 364) when freight contents do not align with shipping documents or when packaging discrepancies are encountered.

The DID specifies comprehensive preparation instructions for each section of the report, including how to document the date of preparation, report number, shipper and receiver details, transportation documents, quantities shipped and received, discrepancy information, and distribution of copies. It is applicable when contractors receive government material during defense contract performance and requires reporting of shipping or packaging discrepancies using specific codes and comprehensive documentation guidelines. The form is to be used for both shipping-type and packaging discrepancies, with detailed instructions for capturing precise information about the nature and extent of any discrepancies encountered.