What are the DoD Mandates?
There are 3 main DoD mandates that currently
affect suppliers to the DoD; they are
commonly referred to as the UID, RFID, and
WAWF mandates.
The UID mandate requires that products have
a globally unique serial number embedded in
a 2D Datamatrix barcode, and that this
barcode is either directly marked on the
part or affixed to the part via a label. In
addition, this information is to be stored
in a DoD database called the UID Registry.
The RFID mandate requires that logistic
shipping units (pallets, cases, boxes, etc)
containing products that are sent to the DoD
shall be globally uniquely serialized, and
this serial number is stored in an RFID
(Radio Frequency Identification) tag affixed
to the logistic unit.
The
WAWF mandate requires electronic submission of invoices, advance
shipping notices, UID, and RFID data, and is intended to replace the
paper DD250 system.
How
are these mandates related?
The
DoD mandates are intimately linked. For example, RFID tags on a case
must "point" or be "associated with" the UID items contained in the
case.
Where
can I find out more about the mandates?
The UID Mandate:
The DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items
Version 1.6
MIL-STD-130, Revision M, dated 2 December 2005
The RFID Mandate:
DoD RFID Policy
Summary of Changes to MIL-STD-129P(4)
The WAWF Mandate:
Wide Area Workflow website
DFARS
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