DOD RFID Supply Chain Tracking Cargo Containers

U.S. Department of Defense orders Savi RFID services and technology under its RFID III procurement contract. ...

... "The RFID tags, which are affixed to cargo containers and other supply chain assets, comply with the ISO 18000-7 standard (also called DASH7), enabling near real-time supply visibility and interoperability with allied defense forces and government organizations. The U.S. Army Information Technology, E-Commerce and Commercial Contracting Center (ITEC4) issued the procurement orders utilizing competitive procedures under the RFID-III contracting vehicle, which is a multiple award, indefinite-delivery-indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a total value of $429.4 million. RFID III was established for active RFID hardware, software and engineering services, and is open to all U.S. military Services, U.S. Federal Agencies and non-U.S. defense forces. " ...

Via Savi: U.S. Defense Department RFID Order

RFID ISO Revision

The enabling ISO standard for item level RFID, International Standard 18000-1, has been revised and updated. ...

... "ISO/IEC 18000-1:2008, Information technology – Radio frequency identification for item management – Reference architecture and definition of parameters to be standardized, defines the generic architecture concepts in which item identification may be commonly required within the logistics and supply chain and defines the parameters that need to be determined in any standardized air interface definition in the subsequent parts of ISO/IEC 18000. All parts of ISO/IEC 18000 provide the specific values for definition of the air interface parameters for a particular frequency/type of air interface from which compliance (or non-compliance) with Part 1 of ISO/IEC 18000 can be established. " ...

Via ISO: Standard provides common international framework for RFID frequencies

Active RFID ISO18000-7 Protocol

Identec will offer ISO 18000-7 protocol in its RFID solutions. ...

... "IDENTEC SOLUTIONS' customers seeking an active RFID-based solution on the ISO 18000-7 air protocol will not only gain increased product options but will be supported by an internationally recognized customer-focused solution provider. " ...

Via IDENTEC SOLUTIONS: IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Enhances RFID Product Line By Entering Into Licensing Agreement With Technology Partner