The release of an interim DFARS rule in October 2003 set the stage for launching an ambitious program of unique identification (UID) by the Department of Defense (DOD). Beginning in January 2004, DOD will take the initial steps to improve both fiscal and logistics management.The UID policy encompasses part marking, configuration control, systems engineering, asset management,and accounting. As contracts professionals, whether in the DOD or in the defense industry, you will need to know how to deal with these new solicitation requirements. For the latest information, see http://www.acq.osd.mil/uid
