scope:

Introduction

The interrogation process was developed to furnish authorized users of the FLIS with information from the data bank as required. The search process allows for the screening of reference numbers and National Item Identification Numbers (NIINs) to determine if the applicable items are recorded. Requested file data is extracted for activities engaged in provisioning or other preprocurement functions. The output from these processes will not be used as file maintenance.

Submittal Limitations: Search by NIIN transactions will be limited to one NIIN per Submitter Control Number.

If the NIIN submitted for search is security classified or cancelled with or without replacement(s), the output will reflect its status. If cancelled with replacement, the item identification, Major Organizational Entity (MOE) Rule, reference, standardization and, if applicable, futures data will be output for the replacement National Stock Numbers (NSN(s)). Data on security classified items will not be output.

Follow-Up. When an interrogating activity does not receive information within the time established by the FLIS Priority Indicator Code, the transaction shall be re-submitted. Follow-up procedures will not be used for interrogation transactions.

Reports Generator. The search/interrogation processes provide for those inquiries for which there is a constant or routine need. When data is required on a non-recurring basis, it is extracted by use of the Reports Generator. (See volume 1, section 1.4.13 and chapter 5.9.)