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FACTSHEET | Feb. 8, 2023

Stand Alone Invoicing Process

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Common Use: 
When there is no acceptor at the receiving DoDAAC and there is no authorized person to receive the material in the system.

Process Category: 

  • Invoicing

For Assistance: 

Scroll through sections to see Important Information, Notes, and Tips
Important Information
When a vendor ships material make sure the DD250 accompanies the shipment, so the material can be receipted by the government in a timely manner.

Payment will be delayed if DD250 does not accompany shipment, even if invoice is submitted. If there is a payment problem check DFAS and state of invoice in PIEE.

If award being shipped has a Service CLIN (i.e., FAT/PLT/TMTS) use Stand Alone Invoice process as outlined in DFARs Appendix F, Part 4, F-401, Table 1.

Notes

An invoice should include a Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DD250) and tracking information.

To fill in required information throughout the process ensure you have a copy of your contract for reference.

If you do not have a copy, one can be obtained from Electronic Data Access (EDA), DoD’s contract data repository.

Tips
Ensure you are already registered for the WAWF "Vendor" role and have gained access to PIEE. 

If a user has an active PIEE account but is missing the “Vendor” role, that user must login and add the role of “Vendor” before they are able to begin creating a document in WAWF.

Is a user needs additional help understanding the steps required to gain access to PIEE see PIEE Vendor Getting Started

Note: To view any sub-step accordions in this process select the expand all button or individually select each one to open or close.

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Demonstrates where someone is at in the Stand Alone Invoicing Process. In this case it is Step 1. Open WAWF and Create New Document.
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VIRIN: 230703-D-D0441-0012

1. Open WAWF and Create New Document                                    

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1. Open PIEE by clicking the PIEE  website and selecting the blue Login button in the top right hand corner.

Note: For more information on getting started with PIEE please go to the Working with DLA - PIEE webpage

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VIRIN: 230213-D-D0441-9007

2. After clicking on the log in button, the "Consent Required" pop up will appear issuing PIEE's Privacy Statement and Warning on the use of the Back Button. To continue login, click the Accept button.

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Picture of Consent Information pop-up after clicking on the blue login button on the PIEE home page. Read consent information to using PIEE and click the blue accept button in the bottom right hand corner of the pop-up.
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VIRIN: 230213-D-D0441-9006

3. The PIEE Login Screen will appear asking for information. Please:

  1. Enter Vendor User ID
  2. Enter Vendor Password
  3. Select blue "Log In" button below form input fields

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VIRIN: 230213-D-D0441-9008

4. The "Welcome to Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment" screen opens, select the WAWF icon with the subtitle "Wide Area Workflow" in the Payment section

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Selecting the WAWF icon to log into WAWF.
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VIRIN: 230531-D-D0441-9036

5. After clicking the WAWF icon, the WAWF welcome screen will appear. To create a document for the invoice:

  • Select "Vendor" tab and then the "Create Document" option from dropdown

Note: You can also view previously submitted document or documents that have been rejected back to you from this “Vendor” selection menu.

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Picture shows how to create a new document in WAWF by selecting the "Vendor" tab option in the top screen toolbar and then selecting "Create Document" from the dropdown.
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VIRIN: 230213-D-D0441-9005

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Demonstrates where someone is at in the Stand Alone Invoicing Process. In this case it is Step 2. Enter/Verify Contract Information.
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VIRIN: 230703-D-D0441-0013

2. Enter/Verify Contract Information

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Tip: If you need additional assistance entering in contract information beyond what is provided on this process page, click on the "Help" button in the lower left hand corner on the WAWF page.

Important Information: Here are the likely locations on your contract to find CAGE, Contract Number, and Delivery Order based on the form type used:

Element/ Form Type DD1155 SF1449 SF26 SF33
CAGE Block 9 Block 17a Block 7 Block 15A
Contract Number Block 1 Block 2 Block 2 Block 2
Delivery Order Block 2 Block 4 Block 4 Block 6

The Vendor - Create Document - Contract screen will appear.

1. Confirm the correct CAGE Code is present in the entry box.

Note: A DUNS or unique identity ID may also populate in the field.

Important Information: Only CAGE codes associated with your WAWF vendor role will display and CAGE must match your contract. If you have more than one CAGE, you must pick the one that matches the contract/ order you want to submit a document against.

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Picture shows that the first step to entering and then validating contract information is to type the correct CAGE or DUNS code into the field box. This is outlined with a red square surrounding the CAGE code field and title and the number one above the red square that is inside a yellow circle that has red dash marks as a border.
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VIRIN: 230217-D-D0441-9011

2. In the "Contractual?" field select from the dropdown Y indicating a contract is in effect.

Note: To submit an invoice there must be a contract associated with it.

3. In the Contract Number field, enter the contract number associated with the invoice you wish to submit.

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Picture shows that the second step to entering and then validating contract information is to enter "Y" into the Contractual? field. Picture also shows the third step which is entering the Contract Number. Both are outlined with a red square surrounding their respective fields and titles and the step numbers are above the red squares that are inside yellow circles that have red dash marks as a border.
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VIRIN: 230217-D-D0441-9012

4. Enter DO (Delivery Order) associated with Contract being submitted for an invoice.

Note: If your contract has a DO number it must be be entered in the DO field, otherwise leave field blank.

5. Select the Next button in the lower left hand corner.

Tip: No other fields need to be changed.

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VIRIN: 230217-D-D0441-9014

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Demonstrates where someone is at in the Stand Alone Invoicing Process. In this case it is Step 3. Enter/Verify Pay Official.
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VIRIN: 230703-D-D0441-0014

3. Enter/Verify Pay Official

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Important Information: Any edits to prepopulated data will generate a "Validation Warning Message." Additional info will populate at top of screen.

Tip: Error messages, Warnings, and Information messages will display at the top of the page:

  • Error messages indicate an error with the information entered. These must be corrected to continue.
  • Warning messages indicate a possible problem.
  • Information messages are purely informational and do not indicate a problem.

The Vendor - Create Document - Pay DoDAAC screen will appear.

1. Locate the Pay Official field to the far right of the first row and enter Pay Official DoDAAC into the input box.

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Picture details entering the correct Pay Official into the Pay official field.
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VIRIN: 230217-D-D0441-9013

Tip: A vendor needs to enter manually the Pay Official, they can find their pay official DoDAAC by looking at the first page of their contract in a box titled "Payment will be made by" or you can find it on the front page of your contracts in one of the following locations:

Element/ Form Type DD1155 SF1449 SF26 SF33
Pay Official Block 15 Block 18a Block 12 Block 25

2. Locate the first column in second tabular row that has Select CLIN/SLIN and select an appropriate CLIN from the dropdown.

Note: If there is no Checkbox in front of the CLIN field, skip selecting a CLIN.

3. Select the grey Next button to submit information

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Picture details the three steps needed to enter and confirm pay official for a stand alone invoice.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9015

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Demonstrates where someone is at in the Stand Alone Invoicing Process. In this case it is Step 4. Select Document Type.
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VIRIN: 230703-D-D0441-0015

4. Select Document Type

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Tip: The WAWF instructions in DFARS 232.252-7006 will provide instructions on what document to create besides just the common Combo invoice.

Note: The currency (in the "Currency Code" field) will default to US Dollars but can be changed to match the currency of your contract.


  1. Select "Invoice" radio button
     
  2. Select Next button

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Picture demonstrates the selection of the Invoice radio button option and then the "Next" button.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9016

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Picture shows where someone is in the Stand Alone Invoice Process. In this case it is Step 5. Fill in Appropriate Routing.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9029

5. Fill in Appropriate Routing

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Important Information: The fields available on the routing page will vary depending on the document type previously selected. Fields should prepopulate from EDA however, enter any required and missing entries and confirm any prepopulated entries are correct.

Tip: Here are the likely locations on your contract to find Issue by DoDAAC, Admin By, and Ship To based on the form type used:

Element/ Form Type DD1155 SF1449 SF26 SF33
Issue by DoDAAC Block 6 Block 9 Block 5 Block 7
Admin By* Block 7 Block 10* Block 6 Block 24
Ship To** Block 10 or "See schedule" Block 4 or "See schedule" Block 11 or "See schedule" Block 23 or "See schedule"

*Admin By is the same as the Issue By DoDAAC if it is not separately identified.

**Ship To must be the same for all items on the WAWF document. If the block states “See schedule,” the contract should identify the specific location where the items are to be shipped or services accepted.

  1. Enter/Verify the Effective Date
    Note: Effective Date refers to the Award Date.
     
  2. Enter/Verify the Issue by DoDAAC
    Note: The Acceptor DoDAAC on the receiving report should be the ‘Issue By’ DoDAAC listed in block 6 of the award (DAAN 09-04 Government First Article Test )
     
  3. Enter/Verify the Admin DoDAAC

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Picture details the beginning three steps to filling in appropriate routing details by entering DODAAC information.
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VIRIN: 230322-D-D0441-9017

4. Enter and confirm Ship to Code (DoDAAC)
Note: Do not list the DoDAAC for a Consolidation Point or the Freight Forwarder.
Tip: There might be an error when not putting in the correct ship to code that says "Error: There is not an active user for the role of Acceptor for Location Code." If this occurs, open contract/solicitation to confirm correct ship to code.

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WAWF popup error message appears when a wrong ship to DoDAAC code has been entered into the system and field(s) need to be reviewed again.
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VIRIN: 230804-D-D0441-9001

5. Select the Next button to proceed to Invoice and Shipping Information

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VIRIN: 230322-D-D0441-9018

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Picture shows where someone is in the Stand Alone Invoice Process. In this case it is Step 6. Fill in Invoice and Shipping Information.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9030

6. Fill In Invoice and Shipping Information

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Important Information: The "Shipment Number" is not found on the contract. It is a vendor generated number for tracking purposes. We recommend taking the first 3 letters of your company followed 0001 and incrementing for each additional shipment against the order. For final shipment the 8th position should be "Z".

Tip: Fields in the Header Tab with a single asterisk (*) are required for submission. Fields with a double asterisk (**) are required to save the document or move on to additional tabs at the top of the page.

Ensure the Header Tab is open

Note: Header Tab captures high level information about your document. 

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Picture details the beginning step when a vendor is about to fill in invoice and shipping information.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9019

  1. Enter an Invoice Number. You can enter any number to track your invoices.
     
  2. Select Y or N from Final Invoice drop-down. Determined by asking the question: Is this shipment the final shipment for the contract/ order?

Note: Final invoice equals final shipment to complete the contract.

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Picture details where to enter invoice information when submitting a stand alone invoice.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9020

3. Enter a Shipment Number. This is the shipment number for your document. You might be given a shipment number by your customer; otherwise, you can enter your own.

4. Enter the Shipment Date. This is the date (or estimated date) of when the shipment will occur. For services, this is likely the date the services were rendered.

5. Select Y or N from the Final Shipment drop-down. Determined by asking the question: Is this shipment the final shipment for the contract/ order?

6. Insert tracking number into Bill of Lading Number field

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When doing a stand alone invoice ensure to enter all relevant invoice and shipment information in the WAWF Invoice Header tab.
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VIRIN: 230804-D-D0441-9004

7. Select the Submit button

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Demonstrates where someone is at in the Stand Alone Invoicing Process. In this case it is Step 7. Add/Edit Line Item.
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VIRIN: 230703-D-D0441-0016

7. Add/Edit Line Item

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Important Information: If you have a line item on your contract but are not shipping it/ invoicing for it, please do not include it on your document submission.

Tip: If your line item(s) prepopulate, you will still need to edit the line item to add the quantity shipped. You may also add a new line item if line items did not prepopulate or if the line you wish to deliver against did not prepopulate. 

  1. Select Line Item Tab
     
  2. Select Edit link under the Line Item Details section for line item.

Note: Select Add if no line item exists

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Graphic demonstrates how to add or start editing a CLIN with information associated with the invoice a vendor wishes to submit.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9022

  1. Enter Item No.
  2. Enter Product/Service ID
  3. Select Product /Service ID Qualifier from Dropdown
  4. Enter Qty Shipped
  5. Enter Unit of Measure
  6. Enter Unit Price
  7. Enter Description
  8. Select Save CLIN/SLIN

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Graphic details the information needed to be entered into the designated CLIN.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9023

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Demonstrates where someone is at in the Stand Alone Invoicing Process. In this case it is Step 8. Add Appropriate Attachments.
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VIRIN: 230703-D-D0441-0017

8. Add Appropriate Attachments

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Important Information: Attachment file name cannot have spaces or special characters.
 
Tip: It is preferred for vendors to combine documents together into one lump package otherwise you will have to submit multiple attachments. For more information please see how to make PDF portfolios.

1. Select the Attachments Tab

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Graphic demonstrates the first step to adding an attachment when submitting an invoice.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9024

2. Select the Browse button

3. Highlight the desired file in your file explorer and click the Open button

4. Confirm document was selected as name will pop up to the left of the Browse button and click the Upload button

5. Confirm Attachment Type as this is auto-populated based on what was uploaded

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Graphic demonstrates how to add a necessary attachment (i.e. the invoice) to be submitted for invoicing.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9025

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Picture shows where someone is in the Stand Alone Invoice Process. In this case it is Step 9. Review Documents and Submit Invoice.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9033

9. Review Documents and Submit Invoice

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Note: When creating documents in WAWF, validation warnings will appear with regard to prepopulated data. These validation warning do NOT prevent the submission of a document in WAWF. The warnings are to prompt users to verify data before taking action.


  1. Select Preview Document tab and review entered information in the Document Information section
     
  2. When ready, select the Submit button

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Graphic demonstrates how to review document(s) submitted and how to submit your invoice.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9026

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Picture shows where someone is in the Stand Alone Invoice Process. In this case it is Step 10. Add any Necessary Email Notifications.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9034

10. Add Any Necessary Email Notifications

Note: This is the last step in the process as a new screen will display indicating successful submission of the invoice, with a list of who received an email notification.

  1. To send additional email notifications to others not on the specified list, select Send Additional Email Notifications and enter your recipients
     
  2. If you need to add additional documents for invoicing or go back and correct information at the Create Additional Document screen, select the Return button

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Graphic demonstrates a stand alone invoice submission confirmation and how to add an additional email contact to receive invoice submission information or add additional documents.
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VIRIN: 230222-D-D0441-9027

Important: If the Workflow Information by WAWF section appears giving you an Action By, WAWF field, and a check mark beside "Document Rejected" then your invoice has been rejected. Resubmit by following the steps above again and correct the WAWF specified by the system.

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Combo and Stand Alone Invoicing Processes
When WAWF rejects the attempted creation of an invoice it will notify the user by showing the Payment Official action is Document rejected in the Workflow Information section.
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VIRIN: 230804-D-D0441-9002

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Terms Glossary

Find meanings for acronyms, abbreviations and codes used throughout the process article below in the table:

Term Used Meaning/Definition
CAGE Commercial and Government Entity
CLIN Contract Line Item Number
DD1155 Order for Supplies or Services
DD250 Material Inspection and Receiving Report
DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
DLA Defense Logistics Agency
DO Delivery Order
DoDAAC Department of Defense (DoD) Activity Address Code
DUNS Data Universal Numbering System
ELIN Exhibit Line Item Number
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
FAT First Article Testing
ID Identifier
MILSTRIP Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures
N No
No. Number
PDF Portable Document Format
PDS Procurement Data System
PIEE Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment
PLT Production Lot Testing
Qty Quantity
SF1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items
SF26 Award/Contract
SF33 Solicitation, Offer, And Award
SLIN Subline Item Number
TMTS Textile, Material, Test Sampling
UID Unique Identifier
WAWF Wide Area Workflow
Y Yes