(a) Policy. When using MIPR and non-DLA contracts, bar coding requirements must be addressed whenever possible. The lack of bar coding will not automatically preclude the use of such instruments. However, if a contract issued outside DLA is utilized repeatedly that doesn’t have bar coding requirements, the issue should be raised with the contracting agency in an attempt to influence the decision towards the use of bar coding. Such attempts should be fully documented.
(b) Contract clauses.
(b) Contract clause. Insert the clause at 52.211-9010, SHIPPING DOCUMENTATION - MIL-STD-129P, in all solicitations and awards that require contractor shipments of packaged materiel to the Government. For BSM acquisitions, insert the clause with its Alternate I. This clause is authorized for use in acquisitions of commercial items conducted using FAR Part 12 (see 12.301(f)(102)).
