DOD RFID DFARS Changes ...

Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy - DFARS Changes

... "DoD published a proposed DFARS change on April 21, 2005:

Radio Frequency Identification (DFARS Case 2004-D011), Proposed DFARS change ...

Requires contractors to:

Affix passive radio frequency identification (RFID) 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 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 , CA.

The change targets improvement of supply chain visibility of DoD assets and permits efficient movement of supplies ... " ...

RFID Federal Register Notice.