OO-ALCI23-109 — Managing Industrial Product-support Vendor (ipv) & Indirect Consumable Material

OO-ALCI23-109 governs management of industrial product-support vendor material, IPV bench stock, and indirect consumable material.

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  • Publication number: OO-ALCI23-109
  • Title: MANAGING INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT-SUPPORT VENDOR (IPV) & INDIRECT CONSUMABLE MATERIAL
  • Date: 2024-06-21

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It defines IPV bench stock, low-cost material, frequent demand, and eligibility rules for NSNs managed by DLA. It requires maintenance planners to approve IPV material requests and establishes automated stock replenishment and excess-material procedures.

Applies to: The procedures included in this instruction primarily apply to the maintenance planner and the production support chief (or designee).

Topics covered

  • IPV bench stock
  • Indirect consumable material
  • DLA-managed NSNs
  • Automated bench stock machines
  • Material replenishment
  • Point of Use machines
  • Kitting

Questions and answers

What qualifies as IPV bench stock material?

IPV bench stock is defined as indirect consumable (XB3) material that is used on multiple items in a repair activity, where it is unreasonable to attempt to charge the cost of the items to a particular work order. (paragraph 1)

What is the price limit for low-cost IPV material?

Low-cost material is considered to be material that is up to and including $300 Unit of Issue in price. (paragraph 1)

How is frequent demand defined for IPV material?

Frequent demand is defined as items with a minimum of four demands or four bin replenishments within a 12-month period. (paragraph 1)

Which NSNs can be managed in IPV bench stock?

Only NSNs managed by DLA will be managed in IPV bench stock. (paragraph 1)

Who approves and submits IPV material requests?

All IPV material requests will be approved and submitted by the maintenance planner using the IPV ICR, AFSC Form 231, Industrial Product-Support Vendor (IPV) Change Request, and corresponding spreadsheet. (paragraph 2)

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