Form158_instruction_30109.doc

Vendor Packaging Instructions

Shipping Container Marking.

Shipping containers shall be marked meeting the following criteria:

(a) MIL-STD-129 REV 4, Standard Practice for Military Marking.

(b) Bar code format shall conform to bar code symbology Format 3 of 9, Code 39 as specified in MIL-STD-129 REV 4.

(c) Additional marking and/or bar coding requirements exceeding those of MIL-STD-129 REV 4, e.g., unit serial numbers, original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) name, or OEM model number, as specified on the AFMC Form 158.

Marking of Warranted Items.

The contractor shall mark the items or otherwise furnish notice with the items to show the existence of the warranty; its substance and duration; and the name, address, and telephone number of the person to notify if the items are defective in accordance with FAR 46.706(b)(5), Warranty Terms and Conditions.

Specification Commercial Packaging (ASTM D3951).

(a) Items shall be packaged in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specification D3951-98, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Individual shipments exceeding 150 pounds, 108 inches in length, or 130 inches in girth plus length shall be packaged on skidded crates or palletized to allow handling by forklift.

(b) The exterior container shall be marked (readable from 24 inches): “ASTM D3951 - NOT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE.”

_X______Military Packaging and Marking.

Items shall be packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 D, Standard Practice for Military Packaging. Shipping and storage markings shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129 REV 4, Standard Practice for Military Marking.

Engineered or Specialized Containers (CDRS).

a) Existing containers or designs already in the DoD inventory shall be evaluated for use or adaptation prior to the development of new containers (MIL-STD-2073-1D, Standard Practice for Military Packaging). Modification of existing containers or designs are an acceptable alternative to new containers when approved by the Government. The Contractor’s recommendation shall be based on information received from queries using DI-PACK-80683 (packaging specialists fills in current edition), Container Design and Retrieval System (CDRS) Search Request

(b) Air Force acceptance of proposed new engineered or specialized containers shall be by written notice from the Contracting Officer and identify each container accepted. Considerations for acceptance include life-cycle cost, capability to interface with DoD distribution systems (storage and transportation), ability to meet operational requirements, and qualification testing requirements.

(c) When accepted, the Contractor shall comply with DI-PACK-80684 (packaging specialists fills in current edition), Container Design and Retrieval System (CDRS) Data Input.

Packaging and Marking of Hazardous Material.

Hazardous materials shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with the following applicable regulations for the individual shipment hazard, ultimate destination, and mode of transportation:

(a) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Part 1910.1200;

(b) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49;

(c) Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 24-204_IP, Preparing Hazardous Materials for Military Air Shipment;

(d) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air; and

(e) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.

Packaging Data (Coded and/or Special Packaging Instructions).

The Contractor shall provide packaging data in accordance with DD Form 2326, Preservation and Packing Data, and/or DD Form 2169, Special Packaging Instructions. MIL-STD-2073-1 D, Standard Practice for Military Packaging, identifies the applicable data elements. DI-PACK-80120 (packaging specialists fills in current edition), Preservation and Packing Data, and DI-PACK-80121(packaging specialists fills in current edition), Special Packaging Instructions, apply.