DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Title: REQUEST FOR DEVIATION (RFD) – Army Materiel Command (AMC)
Number: DI-CMAN-81590 Approval Date: 5 October 2000
AMSC Number: A7405 Limitation: None
DTIC Applicable: No GIDEP Applicable: No
Office of Primary Responsibility: AM
Applicable Forms: N/A
Use, Relationships: A Request for Deviation describes a proposed departure from (a non-
conformance with) the contractually-specified configuration documentation for a specific
number of units or for a specified period of time.
A Request for Deviation enables the Government to determine the impact on performance,
operational readiness, logistics support or other affected areas.
This Data Item Description (DID) contains the content and preparation instructions for the data
product resulting from the work task specified in the contract.
Requirements:
1. Reference documents. The applicable issue of any documents cited herein, including
their approval dates and dates of any applicable amendments, notices, and revisions, shall
be as specified in the contract.
2. Format and content. The Request for Deviation shall be prepared in contractor format.
The RFD content shall be in accordance with the contractor’s processes and procedures,
or as specified in the contract.
3. Distribution statement. The appropriate distribution statement shall be affixed to the
RFD in accordance with the requirements of the contract.
4. Date. Provide the submittal date of the deviation.
5. DODAAC. Provide the DODAAC of the procuring activity, if known.
6. Procuring Activity Number (PAN). Provide the PAN of the procuring activity, if known
(Army only).
7. Originator name and address. Provide the name and address of the contractor submitting
the request (inclusion of submitting individual's name is optional
8. Classification. The deviation shall be designated minor, major, or critical in accordance
with the following criteria:
a. Minor. A deviation shall be designated as minor when:
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