U.S. Department of Energy, 2003. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus--August 2003 ( Revision to April 2003 version). Spiral bound wraps. Various paginations (approximately 70 pages). Illustrations (some with color). Cover has an identifer--03-GA50854. Clear plastic sheets protect front and back covers. Definitions. Acronyms, References. Bibliography. Appendices. This report was prepared in response to Recommendations 3 and 3.b, page 18, of the report of the Senior Managers task Group on Suspect/Counterfeit Items (S/CI). "Resolution of Outstanding Issues Identified from Inspector General Report DOE/IG-0304," June 21, 1996. Specifically the intent of this report is to disseminate information regarding Department of Energy (DOE) S/CI trends, analyses, and related procurement/quality assurance issues. The DOE complex is provided with general guidance about controlling S/CI and other procurement/quality security issues while DOE management is provided information on progress within the Department relative to these issues. More