DI-SESS-81883, DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION (DID): REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (RFV) (MIL-STD-3046) (28-FEB-2013)

DI-SESS-81883, DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION (DID): REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (RFV) (MIL-STD-3046) (28-FEB-2013)., An RFV describes a proposed departure from (i.e. a nonconformance with) the contractually-specified configuration documentation for a specific number of units or for a specified period of time. A Request for Variance (RFV) is the MIL-STD-3046 term for what is formerly known as a Request for Deviation (RFD) or a Request for Waiver (RFW). A RFV enables the Government to determine the impact on performance, operational readiness, logistics support or other affected areas. This DID contains the format, content and preparation instructions for the data product resulting from the work task specified in the solicitation. This DID is approved for use by the US Army to support the Army interim standard MIL-STD-3046, which will be canceled when a suitable non-government standard is developed or until two years from the date of the standard. When MIL-STD-3046 is canceled, this DID will also be canceled.