receipts requires familiarity with the terms and
Indirect Delivery
concepts discussed in the following paragraphs.
When used for indirect delivery, blocks 13 and 14
Direct Delivery
of DD Form 1155 will show that the material and the
invoice will be delivered to a transhipper. In this case,
When used for direct delivery, blocks 13 and 14 of
the supporting activity performs the technical
DD Form 1155 will show that the material and invoice
inspection and confirms acceptance of the material.
will be sent directly to the ordering activity. In such
The receiving personnel need only verify the quantity
cases, the ordering activity is responsible for both a
of material received. See figure 4-6 for an example of
quality and quantity certification and acceptance of
DD Form 1155 processed for indirect delivery.
material.
The procedure for ordering material on a DD Form
N o r m a l l y, t h e r e a r e n o q u a l i fi e d r e c e iv i n g
1155 often involves a customer picking up the
personnel to make technical judgments in receiving
material. This method is also known as "bearer
material. A technical specialist from the ordering
pick-up." We use this method when the ordering
department or unit should help confirm acceptance
department goes directly to the vendor to get material.
before completing the DD Form 1155. Figure 4-5
The supply officer establishes local procedures to
shows receipt for direct delivery on a DD Form 1155.
ensure proper receipt processing. The procedures
include requirements for picking up all material and
Fast Pay
removing the DD Form 1155 copy from the bearer
suspense file. The suspense copy of DD Form 1155
The fast payment procedure allows payment,
goes to the receiving section for processing.
under limited conditions, to a contractor before the
The ordering activity receives advance notice for
government's verification that supplies were received
each DD Form 1155 purchase placed by another
and accepted. Fast payment is for ordering supplies by
activity in response to a requisition. The advance
afloat and overseas activities only.
package includes a copy of the DD Form 1155 and a
Fast pay is the payment made to a commercial
preaddressed card titled "Report of Receipt,
source based on proof of shipment by the vendor. This
Nonreceipt, or Nonconformance."
means submitting an invoice proving that supplies
were delivered to a post office, common carrier, or
Report of Receipt, Nonreceipt or
government receiving point. The vendor agrees to
Nonconformance
replace, repair, or correct supplies not received at
destination, damaged in transit, or not conforming to
The ordering activity completes and returns the
purchase agreements.
Report of Receipt, Nonreceipt, or Nonconformance
Use this method for buying material that does not
with an advance DD Form 1155. This form is used
require technical certification at the destination.
when material received under contract on a DD Form
Prepare DD Form 1155 according to enclosure 2,
1155 is not acceptable. The reasons for not accepting
chapter 5, of NAVSUPINST 4200.85 (series). The DD
material includes damaged in shipment or not
Form 1155 should include the fast payment procedure
technically acceptable (direct shipments only). You
clause at FAR 52.213-1 in full. Any BPA that may have
also use this form to report orders that were not
fast payment order should also contain the fast
received within 60 days of the specified delivery date.
payment procedure clause. Mark the original and all
Receiving personnel should then tell the procurement
copies of the DD Form 1155 with "FAST PAY" in bold
section to begin new procurement action if necessary.
letters. The consignee must notify the purchasing
When material has been received on DD Form 1155,
office within the following time frames:
the Purchase Action file copy will be certified as
received. See figure 4-7 for a sample Report of Receipt,
Receipt of conforming material within 10 days
Nonreceipt, or Nonconformance.
from the receipt date
NAVSUP FORM 1250-1
Within 30 days if materials were not received by
the date shown in block 10 of DD Form 1155
The NAV S U P F o r m 1 2 5 0 - 1 i s u s e d a s a
Within 10 days after receiving material that does
consumption document and as a requisition
document by nonautomated ships. When the
not conform to the requirements of the order
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