Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) change notice 20050421.DoD published the following proposed DFARS DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DFARS DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement change on April 21, 2005. Access these changes through links on the Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy Web site at <http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/changenotice/index.htm>. Proposed Rule Radio Frequency Identification See RFID. (DFARS Case 2004-D011) Proposed DFARS change requires contractors to-- * Affix affix v. 1) to attach something to real estate in a permanent way, including planting trees and shrubs, constructing a building, or adding to existing improvements. passive radio frequency identification (RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. ) tags to the exterior packaging of shipments to identify the contents; and * Electronically submit advance shipment notices to DoD to permit receiving personnel to associate the RFID tag An electronic identification device that is made up of a chip and antenna. For reusable applications, it is typically embedded in a plastic housing, and for tracking shipments, it is usually part of a "smart" packaging label. data with the corresponding shipment. Applies to shipments that-- * Contain packaged operational rations, clothing, individual equipment, tents, tools, housekeeping supplies and equipment, personal demand items, or repair parts and components; and * Will be delivered to the Defense Distribution Depot in Susquehanna, Pa., or the Defense Distribution Depot in San Joaquin, Calif. The change will improve visibility of DoD assets in the supply chain and will permit more efficient movement of supplies to U.S. and coalition troops. |
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