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What is the difference in the Unit of Issue (UI) and Quantity per Unit Pack (QUP)?

A Unit of Issue (UI) is the unit by which a material is issued. The number of UIs bound or packaged in a unit pack is the Quantity per Unit Pack (QUP). A unit pack is the first tie, wrap, or container of an item.

Category: Unit of Issue (UI), Quantity Per Unit Pack (QUP), Unit of Measure (UM)

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Can vendors/contractors request a Quantity Per Unit Pack (QUP) change?

All QUP change requests are routed to the Packaging Specialist (PKGS) of record for review.  The PKGS will determine if the request meets DLA and DOD requirements and either approve or deny the request.  No other personnel are authorized to change the QUP.

Category: Unit of Issue (UI), Quantity per Unit Pack (QUP), Unit of Measure (UM)

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How do I request a Unit of Issue (UI) change? 

DLA/DOD personnel will submit a DD Form 1359 request to the identified UI Coordinator.  Vendor requests should be submitted using the Post Award Request (PAR) request link on DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Once submitted, the request will be routed to the UI coordinator for the specified supply chain. It is important to note that a UI change request takes some time for review and, if approved, will not become effective for 90 days after final approval.  UI change requests require approval from the packaging specialist and product specialist, finance, and the UI coordinator.  The UI coordinator may reach out to the administrators of existing long term contracts to determine if those LTCs would be adversely affected.

Category: Unit of Issue (UI), Quantity per Unit Pack (QUP), Unit of Measure (UM)