The current interim DFARS 252.211-7006 stipulates that suppliers can only use Class 1 Generation 2 tags beginning October 1, 2006. The final rule for DFARS 252.211-7006 is still being formulated and as such, the following deviation extends the sunset date for Class 0 and Class 1 Generation 1 tags until February 28, 2007: [2006-1841-DPAP.pdf]

The following Classes of Supply will require RFID tags to be placed on all individual cases, all cases packaged within palletized unit loads, and all palletized unit loads:

• Class I Subclass - Packaged Operational Rations
• Class II - Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Tools.
• Class VI - Personal Demand Items
• Class IX - Weapon Systems Repair Parts & Components

When these commodities are being shipped to the following locations:

• Defense Distribution Depot, Susquehanna, PA (DDSP)
• Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin, CA (DDJC

For more information on DoD Policy, visit www.acq.osd.mil.