41 C.F.R. Subpart 101–30.2—Cataloging Handbooks and Manuals
Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management
(a) This subpart describes the cataloging handbooks and manuals prepared by the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense, in coordination with GSA. (b) The following basic cataloging handbooks and manuals are available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. The requirements of these publications shall be followed by all cataloging activities participating in the Federal Catalog System. (1) Federal Catalog System Policy Manual (DOD 4130.2–M). This hard copy manual prescribes the operating policies and instructions covering the maintenance of a uniform catalog system. (2) Defense Integrated Data Systems (DIDS) Procedures Manual (DOD 4100.39–M). This hard copy manual prescribes the procedures covering the maintenance of a uniform catalog system. (3) Federal Supply Classification (Cataloging Publication H2 Series). This microfiche publication includes the listings and indexes necessary for using the commodity classification system (grouping related items of supply) as prescribed by the Federal Catalog System Policy Manual. (4) Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers (Cataloging Publication H4 Series). This microfiche publication includes a comprehensive listing of the names and addresses of manufacturers who have supplied or are currently supplying items of supply used by the Federal Government and the applicable 5-digit code assigned to each. (5) Federal Item Name Directory (FIND) for Cataloging (Cataloging Publication H6 Series). This microfiche publication includes names of supply items with definitions, item name codes, and other related data required to prepare item identifications for inclusion in the Federal Catalog System. [29 FR 16004, Dec. 1, 1964, as amended at 42 FR 36254, July 14, 1977; 46 FR 35645, July 10, 1981] The cataloging publications indicated in §101–30.201 provide a ready reference to the following operating policies and rules covering the uniform catalog system: (a) Identification. (1) Each civil agency shall ensure that each of its items authorized for cataloging is included and maintained in the Federal Catalog System as prescribed in the Federal Catalog System Policy Manual. (2) Each item of supply shall have applicable to it one, and only one, Federal item identification; each Federal item identification shall be applicable to one, and only one, item of supply. (b) Federal Supply Classification (FSC). (1) The Federal Supply Classification shall be used in supply management within the civil agencies. (2) Each item included in the Federal Catalog System shall be classified under the Federal Supply Classification and shall be assigned only one 4-digit class in accordance with the rules prescribed in the Federal Catalog System Policy Manual. (c) Numbering. (1) Each item of supply identified in the Federal Catalog System shall be assigned a national stock number which shall consist of the applicable 4-digit FSC class code and a 9-digit national item identification number. (2) The national stock number shall be the only stock number used in supply operations for items within the scope of the Federal Catalog System. The integrity of the national stock number shall always be maintained whenever it is employed in any operation or document. Supply management codes, or other management symbols, may be associated with, but never included as a part of the national stock number. These management codes or symbols shall always be separated from the national stock number in such a manner that the national stock number is clearly distinguishable. [29 FR 16004, Dec. 1, 1964, as amended at 39 FR 37060, Oct. 17, 1974; 41 FR 11309, Mar. 18, 1976]
Title 41: Public Contracts and Property Management
PART 101–30—FEDERAL CATALOG SYSTEM
Subpart 101–30.2—Cataloging Handbooks and Manuals
§ 101-30.201 General.
§ 101-30.202 Policies.
