UPC

Bar code symbol of the EAN/UPC Symbology that encodes UCC-12 Symbol Identification Numbers.

Temporary NSN

14-digit number assigned by NIB in the absence of an NSN identity for a product.

SPF

Service Pricing Form

SF

Standard Form; followed by number of form (SF-33/Standard Form 33).

SDS

Safety Data Sheet, formerly Material Safety Data Sheet; quantitative and qualitative description of a product’s safety ratings

Receiving Report

Document used to record inspection and receipt of goods; Known as military form DD250.

RFA

Request for Assignment; formal submission seeking the formal assignment of a specific product to develop for Procurement List addition.

POS

Point Of Sale; refers to the retail-type checkout where EAN/UPC bar code symbols are normally scanned.

NSN

National Stock Number; a product number assigned by GSA; may indicate a temporary number issued by NIB.