l Conversation code applicable requisition COMPL. N668 inquiry on the should have an LSC of Technical Research Unit (TRU) The personnel assigned to TRU are responsible for conducting in-depth technical research to identify material ordered by customers. This unit uses different publications, stock lists, and any available references to verify data elements, determine substitutes, next higher assembly (NHA), superseded items, kits, and units per application. To ensure that the requested item is correctly identified verify the part number (PN) and the commercial and government entity (CAGE) code of the item. l l l The TRU is also responsible for the following: Performs the initial screening and technical research of all requisitions with an LSC of OFFTR or OFFVAL. Maintains a library of technical publications, allowance lists, an ARR, and locator listings. Reviews Material Report (MR) source document validation/error report, corrects errors, and submits corrections to data services facility (DSF) for processing. To clear the LSC OFFTR, use the following procedures: The TRU will receive a hardcopy notice (HCN) when the CAGE/PN in the requisition is not included in the database. View the requisition with an LSC of OFFTR by using conversation code N682. During this time, verify if the CAGE/PN is correct. If the CAGE/PN is wrong, correct them by using conversation code N604. If the CAGE/PN is listed on the database, process the transaction by using conversation code N610 After processing, the following apply: — — — Supply interface records are created. Conversation code N668 inquiry displays the updated LSC. Conversation code N682 displays requisitions with an LSC of OFFTR. .  If the CAGE/PN is not listed on the database, use other publications to verify if the CAGE/PN crosses to a valid NIIN. l l If the CAGE/PN does not cross to a NIIN, refer to other available technical publications for information such as the source code or kit number. If available tools failed to identify the required item, ask the customer for additional information or a sample of the item. In some cases, the customer may request cancellation of the requisition. If cancellation is requested, process it by using conversation code N610, select CANCEL and enter reason in REF block. Conversation code N668 status inquiry for the applicable requisition should read CANCL. If the customer desires to keep the requisition record outstanding, add the CAGE/PN to the database by using conversation code N656. Use conversation code N604 if the requisition record needs updating. Update the LSC of the requisition by using conversation code N610. After processing, the following apply: — Supply interface records are created. — For NALCOMIS LICN, off-line CAGE/PN MILSTRIP message must be processed according to local policy. Interface records may be created depending upon conditions. — Conversation code N668 status inquiry should reflect the updated LSC. — Conversation code N682 displays requisitions with an LSC of OFFTR. If the CAGE/PN on the requisition crosses to a valid national item identification number (NIIN) but not on the database, process the requisition as follows: l l l If the assigned NIIN of the CAGE/PN is not on the database, continue performing technical research for other required information. Add the national stock number (NSN) to the record by using conversation code N650. ADD the CAGE/PN by using conversation code N656. If there are alternates or substitutes for the NSN, add the records by using conversation code N650, add their respective CAGE/PN by using conversation code N656, and add the alternate NIIN by using conversation code N653. Process the requisition by using conversation code N610. After processing, the following statements apply: — Supply interface records are created. 7-10