DFARS 211.274-1 General
Subsection Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 211.274-1
- Type
- Subsection
- Supplements
- FAR Subpart 11.2 Using and Maintaining Requirements Documents
- Last amended
- 78 FR 76067 Effective Dec 16, 2013
- Text as of
- DFARS Change May 7, 2026
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this subsection.
Text
Item unique identification and valuation is a system of marking, valuing, and tracking items delivered to DoD that enhances logistics, contracting, and financial business transactions supporting the United States and coalition troops. Through item unique identification policy, which capitalizes on leading practices and embraces open standards, DoD—
(a) Achieves lower life-cycle cost of item management and improves life-cycle property management;
(b) Improves operational readiness;
(c) Provides reliable accountability of property and asset visibility throughout the life cycle;
(d) Reduces the burden on the workforce through increased productivity and efficiency; and
(e) Ensures item level traceability throughout lifecycle to strengthen supply chain integrity, enhance cyber security, and combat counterfeiting.
Federal Register history
Quick answers
What is DFARS 211.274-1?
DFARS 211.274-1 is a subsection of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "General".
When was DFARS 211.274-1 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Item Unique Identifier Update (DFARS Case 2011-D055)" (78 FR 76067), published Dec 16, 2013 and effective Dec 16, 2013.
Are changes to DFARS 211.274-1 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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