The Item Unique Identification (UID) label is mandatory for all individuals who need to be UID compliant. The UID label is used for all the Department of Defense's (DoD) identification requirements and serialization tracking programs (SNTs). The UID Labels, UID tags and UID nameplates you use should last long under difficult conditions and should not wear away. Selecting the right UID label is extremely important for achieving UID compliance.

However, the UID labels or plates must meet MIL STD 130 code standards. There is however, a wide variety of materials to choose from. UID labelscan be made from stainless steel, polyester, aluminum or laser marked adhesive backed tape. ID-Integration.com can help you make a decision.

All companies requiring UID labels, UID nameplates, and Mil-Std 130M UID compliance can be described in three broad categories which are stated as follows:

Full Resource Medium-to-Large Size Companies ? These companies generally have all the available resources needed to fully implement Mil-Std 130M compliant labels and tags, UID verification and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) and UID registering processes. However, they still look for a UID partner that can help them choose appropriate UID equipment or process for their operation. These companies generally purchase stock UID labels and other parts from ID-integration.

Selective Resource Medium-to-Large Size Companies ? Although these companies have adequate resources to implement the necessary equipment and processes for complete Mil-Std 130 UID compliance, they choose to partner with a vendor that can offer UID labels and UID nameplates including on-demand and verification reports in a timely fashion.

Limited Resource Small-to-Medium Size Companies ? These companies have a Mil-Std 130 requirement but cannot afford to purchase thermal transfer printers, CO2 laser etching equipment or UID label verification equipment and qualified staff to cater to the UID orders. Therefore, they generally seek a reliable UID partner which can offer UID compliance labels, UID nameplates, verification reports and also a process to submit UID information to the WAWF and UID Registry. These companies generally require a full service solution from ID-integration. ID-integration takes care of and ensures complete UID compliance with all DoD standards.

Ideal Rules to be applied to UID Registration Process:

There are some rules that every company needs to obey in order to ensure successfully and effective UID Registration Process. For instance, they need to make sure the delivery of IUID data to the IUID Registry and marking of UIIs on items purchased by the Department of Defense (including those for foreign customers), significant modifications, consisting of new equipment reprocurements of equipment and spares, by issuing solicitations that contain the clause at DFARS 252.211-7003 or by alternative implementation that will result in marking and registration no later than 30 days after receipt of materiel. Furthermore, all items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more when the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 and the requiring activity decides that permanent identification is critical.