Figure 4-6.-MILSTRIP message follow-up.METHODS OF FOLLOW-UPFollow-up requests are submitted by message, mail,or hand delivery. The preferred method for submittinga follow-up request, when information does not exceed66 record positions, is via message to DAAS. Thismethod also applies for submitting follow-up request tothe GeneraI Services Administration (GSA). Follow-uprequests more than record positions must be forwardedvia narrative message, or mailed. Submit all follow-uprequests to the last activity known to hold therequisition. See figures 4-5 and 4-6 for a sample of aMILSTRIP message follow-up.FOLLOW-UP PROCEDURESThe status of requisitions in the outstanding filemust be continually reviewed to ensure they remainactive in the supply system. Automated activities havethe capability to screen the entire requisition file forfollow-up action. They also have the capability to selectan individual requisition on file. Outstandingrequisitions should be reviewed according to thefollowing schedule:PriorityReviewFrequency1-3Daily4-8Weekly9-15MonthlyFOLLOW-UP POLICYNonreceipt of material when the RDD or SDD hasexpired is not a valid reason for submitting follow-uprequests. For example, if the estimated shipping date(ESD) has not yet passed for requisitions with BB or BVstatus and a follow-up request was submitted, it isprobable that the same status would be received. Thefollowing paragraphs contain the restrictions applicableto MILSTRIP folIow-up requests.Status Not RequestedRequisitions that have a Media and Status code of0 (zero) indicate no status was requested. A follow-uprequests may be submitted only after the RDD or SDDhas passed.Requested Status Not ReceivedFollow-up inquiries for requisition prioritydesignators 01 through 08 may be submitted after 3 dayshave passed from requisition submittal date, previousstatus transaction date, or previous follow-up date.Follow-up for priority 09 through 15 requisitions maybe submitted after 7 days under the same conditions. Afollow-up may also be submitted after 48 hours from theexpiration date of the RDD, SDD, and established timeframe for receipt of status. Before submitting afollow-up, consider the fact that the supply source maynot have received the original requisition. In this case,the activity may follow-up only with the properdocument from the AT series.4-16
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