Use data block 10 for entering the ship’s name, hull number, and mailing address. Use data block 11 for entering additional information that will help in positive identification of the requested item. Enter the NICN under a typed, Additional Item Data caption if there is a permanent NICN for the material. To effect procurement, enter the complete line of accounting data (from NAVSO P-3013), name, rank and signature of the supply officer. DD Form 1149 Use DD Form 1149 (fig. 4-4) for procuring only the material that is not included in MILSTRIP. You can use it to requisition repairs or rentals of labor-saving devices and repairs of other equipage items. You can also use it for dry cleaning or renovation services when prescribed by the supply source or repair facility. When use of the DD Form 1149 is appropriate, it will be in a single page and prepared by typewriter or ball point pen. The following paragraphs describe the format for preparing DD Form 1149 for material (other than bulk petroleum) and services. Use data block 1 (From) for entering the service designator and UIC of the requesting activity, including the ship’s hull number. Use data block 2 (To) for entering the service designator, UIC, and name of the activity that will provide the material or service. Use data block 3 (Ship to-Mark for) for entering the words “supply officer” and the name and hull number of the requesting ship. Also enter the point of delivery (FPO address) in this field. Use data block 4 (Appropriation and Subhead) for entering the complete line of accounting data from NAVSO P-3013. Use data block 5 (Requisition date) for entering the calendar date (day, month, and year) the requisition is prepared. Use data block 6 (Requisition number) for entering the service designator, UIC, and Julian date. Do not enter the requisition serial number in this field. Assign an individual serial number for each line item listed in data block (b). Use data block 7 (Date material required) for entering the calendar date of required delivery of material or completion of service. Use data block 8 (Priority) for entering the two-digit priority designator. Use data block 9 (Authority or Purpose) for entering the authoritative reference that applies to the procurement of specific material or service when available. Leave this field blank when information is not available. Use data block 10 (Signature) for entering the name, ram and signature of the supply officer. Leave data block (a) (Item number) blank. Use data block (b) for entering the Federal stock number, description, and coding of requested material or service. Enter the requisition serial number in the left margin of the printed caption of block (b). Under the caption, enter the serial number for each item requested. Following the serial number, enter adequate identification of each item. Use data block (c) for entering the unit of issue. Use the abbreviated code from Appendix A23 of NAVSUP P437 when request is for material. Use EA if request is for service. Use data block (d) for entering the quantity requested. Enter 1 in this block if the request is for service. Figure 4-3 is a sample format of a DD Form 1149 that was prepared for material and services. Refer to NAVSUP P-485 and P-567 for a sample format of a DD Form 1149 that was prepared for buying bulk petroleum. PURCHASE Purchase is the method used forgetting material or services not available in the supply system. The NAVSUPINST 4200.85 provides instructions and guidance concerning purchase or procurement of material from commercial suppliers. Small purchase means an acquisition of supplies and nonpersonal services for ,000 or less. The process for open market requirements of more than ,000 is through formal contracting procedures. Chapter 1, enclosure 2, of NAVSUPINST 4200.85 describes the procedures used for small purchases. The preferred sources of supply are government activities. You can use open market purchases only when required items are not available from mandatory government sources of supplies. These sources are as follows: Department of Defense/Federal Supply System for material with NSN Excess personal property from other agencies Federal Prison Industries 4-9