COMDTINST 4000.12
CHAPTER 2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND CONCEPTS
A.
General. The AIT contract is now the bar code standard for government-wide use. The
standard identifies the machine-readable symbology to be used by commercial vendors,
DOD and CG activities on items, unit packs, outer containers and other selected items. This
standard uses bar code technology in automated logistics systems and is ideally suited to
improve materiel readiness while lowering overall costs.
B.
System Description. The major components of the AIT bar code system are:
1.
Portable Data Collection Device (PDCD), One Handed. Warranty Period - 3 years
2.
Bar Code Label Printer. Warranty Period - 3 years
3.
Wedge Reader. Warranty Period - 5 years
4.
Optical Link Adaptor. Warranty Period - 1 year
5.
Communications Dock. Warranty Period - 1 year
6.
PC Card 512K SRAM Card. Warranty Period - 1 year The bar code system also
includes accessories and expendable components which generally carry a 1 year
warranty.
C.
Acquisition Strategy. Using the current GSA delivery schedule and new AIT contract, we
anticipate procuring bar code equipment for 268 CG sites during 4QFY95. Enclosure (1)
provides the acquisition schedule by Department Of Defense Activity Address Code
(DODAAC) or Operating Facility (OPFAC). After the initial acquisition of bar code
hardware and software, CG units may procure additional equipment with unit Operating
Expense (OE) funds.
D.
Operations Concept.
1.
General. Bar code allowances consist of the following configurations:
a.
Small Allowance: See enclosure (2) for items and quantities.
b.
Medium Allowance: See enclosure (2) for items and quantities.
c.
Large Allowance: See enclosure (2) for items and quantities.
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