Unique Identification (UID) Standards
Unique Identification (UID) was implemented by the Department of Defense (DOD) to improve asset management through uniquely identifying property, plant and equipment, operating materials and supplies. The official government definition is "Unique Identification is the set of data for tangible assets that is globally unique and unambiguous, ensures data integrity and data quality throughout life, and supports multi-faceted business applications and users."
Items that require UID have a cost over $5,000. They are used when:
- An item is serially managed.
- An item is mission essential.
- An item is part of a controlled inventory.
- A consumable item or material where permanent identification is necessary.
A contract will specify UID requirements.
Construct 1:
Items serialized within an enterprise.
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Construct 2:
Items serialized within a part number.
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IAC: Issuing Agency Code EID: Enterprise Identifier
UID is marked with either RFID or a 2D data matrix code. The tag can be applied in one of three ways as long as it remains permanent throughout the life of the item:
- Direct Part Marking (DPM). (Data matrix only)
- A plate affixed to the item surface. (Data matrix or RFID)
- Label or RFID Tag (Data matrix or RFID)
System ID offers multiple options to meet your specific UID compliance needs from simple validation of existing 2D Data Matrix barcodes to complete print, validate and report UID solutions that require integrated software and hardware.
