| # | Name | Location | Type | Details | Index | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .01 | name(+) | 0;1 | FREE TEXT | B | This field uniquely identifies a system or group of linked machines supported by a single vendor and sharing the same system requirements. | |
| 1 | inventory updates(+) | 0;2 | SET OF CODES | O:ONE NAME PER ITEM S:STATION SPECIFIC ALLOWED | This field will be used to assist GIP in determining what information related to an item should be passed to the supply station and when. | |
| 2 | link name | 0;3 | FREE TEXT | This field will store the VA HL7 logical link for this supply station vendor. |