UID Basics

What is UID? What is the purpose of UID? What is a Unique Item Identifier? How does UID affect me? What items need to be marked?

◦ New Assets◦ Legacy Items

What marking methods can be used? Metalcraft Products UID Constructs Registering UIDs What UID resources are available? Summary

UID is a Department of Defense mandate that requires a globally Unique Item Identifier to track items throughout their lifecycle.

Additional benefits:◦ Track internal work-in-process◦ Incorporate into existing asset tracking process

Integration of item data across the Department of Defense (DoD) and industry asset management systems.

Improved item management and accountability.

Improved asset visibility and lifecycle management.

Better use of taxpayermoney.

Data elements used to make up a Unique Item Identifier include Enterprise Identification and serialization of each item the enterprise produces.

Enterprise Identifier may include DUNS Number, CAGE Code, etc.

All DoD contractors, suppliers and DoD agencies are required to have a unique Item Identifier on all qualifying items including end item deliverables, legacy items and newly requisitioned government furnished property in possession of contractors.◦ Effective January 2004 on all new contracts

New Assets◦ Acquisition cost of $5,000 or more OR

Serially managed, mission essential, controlled inventory

Serially managed subassembly, component, or part embedded within an item (parent/child relationship)

Requiring activity can determine if UID is required UID requirement is listed in the contract

Legacy Items – two types◦ Government Furnished Property◦ Property in Possession of Contractors

Items are physically marked when going through maintenance or when returned to inventory.

Enterprise in possession of the asset must mark the item.

Direct Parts Marking◦ Dot peen◦ Laser engraving◦ Chemical Etching◦ High resolution ink stencil

On-Site Printed Nameplates and Labels◦ Thermal Transfer◦ Laser Engraving

Pre Printed Nameplates and Labels◦ Inkjet, laser or thermal transfer printed◦ Subsurface printed polyester◦ Photo anodized aluminum

Elements to consider◦ Quantity required◦ Equipment needed◦ Time/training involved◦ Environmental exposure

Photo Anodized Metal/Foil “CRAFTMARK” Polyester Bar Code Labels Ceramic-on-Stainless Steel Nameplates UID Cable Label Black Photo Anodized

Photo Anodized Metal/Photo Anodized Foil◦ Durability – lasts the lifetime of the item being

marked◦ Foil used for curved surfaces◦ Harsh environments

Abrasion resistant Solvent resistant Resists mild acids/caustics

Photo Anodized Metal/Photo Anodized Foil◦ UV Protection – standard intensification ◦ Teflon® on Metal

Excellent paint resistance Temps up to 500°F Greater chemical resistance

“CRAFTMARK” Polyester Bar Code Labels◦ Environment not as harsh,

but product still needs to be durable

◦ Excellent abrasion, chemical & solvent resistance

◦ Thicker adhesive .0035” – excellent adhesion to plastic & slightly oily surfaces

◦ Easily curves around radius surfaces

Ceramic-on-Stainless Steel Nameplates◦ Extreme temperatures

(1000°F)◦ Extreme caustics and acids◦ Protects against repeated

exposure to salt water

UID Cable Label◦ Specialty application

(cables, hoses, pipes, etc.)◦ Subsurface printing – clear

portion wraps around and acts like a laminate

◦ Product construction – relationship of diameter to 2D important

Black photo anodized◦ Laser engraveable ◦ Important for customer to test samples with laser

Helps ensure uniqueness of identifier Contractor must decide what construct

to use and should remain consistent

Construct 1 – Enterprise Identifier and Serial Number

Construct 2 – Enterprise Identifier, Original Part Number and Serial Number

Prime contractors are required to mark parts with UID are also responsible for submitting those UIDs to the UID Registry◦ Registry is software system that acts as a

database and helps the item management system of DoD.

Potential risks of not registering◦ May not get paid – or may slow down payment◦ May jeopardize future contracts with DoD

Direct UID Registry – manual process UID Registry Web Interface – automated

process

UID Website -www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/index.html

UID Journalwww.uidjournal.com

UID mark must last the service life of the item – Durability is key!

Enterprise applying the UID mark and assigning the UID must ensure the UID is unique and never duplicated

Enterprise must submit the UID to the UID Registry

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