Dd Form 1716 PDF Details

DD Form 1716 is the official Department of Defense form for reporting contract data package deficiencies. It connects reporting elements with contracting officers to ensure data packages meet timeliness, completeness, and clarity requirements.

The form covers four main areas of information:

The form is commonly used alongside the DD Form 250 (Material Inspection and Receiving Report) for contract acceptance, and the DD Form 1348 for supply requisition documentation.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameDd Form 1716
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
Other names12a, 11a, Xd, PCO

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Steps to Complete the Form

  1. Section A (Identification): Enter the contract number, contract line item, and NSN. Indicate whether the reporting element is a procuring contracting officer (PCO) or administrative contracting officer (ACO).
  2. Section B (Deficiency Description): Check the box that best describes the deficiency type. Common categories include missing data, late submission, technically insufficient content, or unclear documentation. Add a written description in the space provided.
  3. Section C (Recommendations): Describe the corrective action the reporting element recommends and by what date the contractor should resolve the issue.
  4. Section D (Action Taken): The contracting officer completes this section once action has been taken, noting the outcome and the resolution date.

Common Questions About the Form

Who uses this form? Quality assurance representatives, program managers, and contracting officers within the Department of Defense use it to manage contract data package issues.

What is a CDRL? A Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) is the mechanism that orders data deliverables under a DoD contract. This form reports deficiencies in those deliverables when they are missing or not meeting contract requirements.

What other DoD forms are related? The DD Form 250 covers material inspection and contract acceptance. The DD Form 1351-2 covers travel and contract-related claims. You may also need the DD Form 1348 for supply requisition documentation.