Item Unique Item Identification (IUID) is a DoD strategic imperative. IUID is an asset identification system instituted by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to uniquely identify assets. Items are distinguished from one another by the assignment of a unique item identifier (UII) in the form of a data string encoded in a 2-dimensional bar code and securely affixed to the asset. Once assigned to an item the IUID is never changed even if the item is modified or reengineered. The requirement is based on the value proposition that UID of items provides a joint data capability that enables item tracking in DoD business systems and provides reliable and accurate data for management, financial accountability, and asset management purposes.
AcqLinks and References:
- DoD Uniquely Identified Items (UID) Guide – Jun 2006
- Item Unique Item Identification (IUID) Basics – May 2010
- Navy Item Unique Identification Marking Guide – Sep 2011
- DAU UID Implementation Training Workbook
- DoD UID Presentation – Sept 2005
- IUID of Tangible Personal Property – Policy Refinement for Secondary Items in Use or in Inventory
- Website: DFAR clause 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation
- Website: DoD UID Program Management Office
- Website: Navy IUID Business Rules & Implementation Strategy for Training Systems
- Website: ConOps for IUID-Enabled Maintenance (DoD)
- Website: IUID Help Desk Email Address
- Website: IUID Toolkit
- Website: IUID Registry
- Website: IUID WIKI
- Website: OSD UID Website
- Website: UID Forum
Updated: 7/19/2021
Rank: G2
