47QSSC-26-Q-0218_MIL-STD-129R.pdf

This document is guidance on Military Standard 129 (Mil-Std-129R) marking and shipping label requirements for GSA vendor partners. The guidance provides an overview of compliance requirements but is not all-inclusive; vendors must refer to the most current version of Mil-Std-129R for complete requirements, as that standard takes precedence over this document.

Unit and intermediate containers must be marked with barcoded NSN (with hyphens), cage code, part number, nomenclature, quantity and unit of issue, contract or purchase order number, batch/lot number, shelf-life marking, and TCN number if available. If both contract and purchase order numbers cannot fit on the label, the purchase order number must be included. Exterior containers use the same basic label format as unit containers but without item description; NSN, purchase order number, and CAGE code must also be barcoded. Identification text marking on unit packs and intermediate containers must include NSN/NATO stock number, CAGE code, part number, item description or nomenclature, quantity and UI, contract or purchase order number, military preservation method and date of unit preservation, shelf life, and serial number(s). Exterior containers, palletized unit loads, and unpacked items require additional markings including gross weight, proper shipping name with HAZMAT identification number, and the Transportation Control Number (TCN) which must appear in clear text and barcode format. Military Shipping Labels (MSLs) are required for all shipping addresses and must contain specific information including TCN, TAC/postage, consignor DODAAC/CAGE, type of service, ship-to address, priority, POD, project code, weight, cube, date shipped, piece number, and 2D (PDF417) bar code. The document includes example figures showing proper label placement on containers and MSL format requirements, along with a vendor acknowledgment statement confirming understanding of and compliance with Mil-Std-129R requirements.