The Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) is a method for transferring funds from one military organization to another to procure services, supplies, or equipment for the required service. A MIPR is processed on DD Form 448 and may be accepted on a direct citation or reimbursable basis and is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 253.208-2.

Definition: A Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) allows military agencies the ability to obligate funds from a finance and accounting office to federal agencies to purchase products and/or services.

DD Form 448: Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR)

Guide: Air Force Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) – 2007

Top 10 Common Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) Errors

Incorrect MIPRs significantly impact the ability to get funding on contracts quickly. The following are the en (10) most commonly noted errors:

1. There is NO indication of whether the MIPR should be accepted CAT I (Reimbursable) or CAT II (Direct Cite).
2. There are NO itemized dollar amounts (breakout) for the TAT and Customer Shared Direct Cost.
3. An INCORRECT TAT number or NO TAT number is present on the MIPR.
4. The MIPR has NO BPN/DoDAAC/DUNS number present.
5. The MIPR does not state the contract number.
6. The Requesting Activity’s line of accounting (LOA) is INCORRECT or INCOMPLETE.
7. No Financial or Technical POC information is present on MIPR.
8. MIPR is not legible.
9. Grand Total for the MIPR series is incorrect.
10. MIPR is not signed, dated, or addressed to DTIC.

AcqLinks and References:

• DD Form 448 Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request
• Air Force Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) Guide – 2007
• Sample MIPR from DTIC
• GSA MIPR Guidance
• Website: FAR 253.208-1 DD Form 448, “Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request”

Updated: 6/6/2021

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