Request for Deviation (RFD)

Format and content The Request for Deviation (RFD) shall be prepared in contractor format. The RFD content shall include the consideration to be provided if the government accepts the deviation and, where applicable, the following information:

a. a complete description of the contract requirement affected and the nature of the deviation (non-conformance)
b. number of units (and serial/lot numbers) to be delivered in this configuration
c. any impacts to logistics support elements (such as software, manuals, spares, tools, and similar) being utilized by government personnel or to the operational use of the product
d. information about remedial actions being taken to prevent reoccurrence of the non-conformance