Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request(MIPR)
A document used by DoD to transfer funds between components for procuring goods or services on behalf of another organization.
Overview
A Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) is a funding document used within the Department of Defense to transfer appropriated funds from one DoD component to another so that the receiving organization can procure goods or services on behalf of the requesting entity. MIPRs enable one agency to leverage another's contracting expertise or existing contract vehicles.
Why It Matters in GovCon
MIPRs are the mechanism behind many cross-service procurements. A contractor may be awarded work by the Army on a Navy contract vehicle, funded through a MIPR. Understanding this funding flow helps contractors navigate multi-service opportunities and anticipate where contracting authority actually resides.
Key Details
- DD Form 448: The standard form used to initiate a MIPR between DoD organizations.
- Direct vs. Reimbursable: MIPRs can be processed as direct citations (funds cited on the contract) or reimbursable orders.
- Acceptance: The receiving organization must accept the MIPR before obligating funds.
- Interagency: Similar mechanisms exist for transfers to non-DoD agencies under the Economy Act.
- Tracking: Both the requesting and performing organizations track MIPR funds separately in their financial systems.
Related Terms
- Economy Act Orders
- Interagency Agreement
- Funding Document
- Contracting Officer
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