MIL STD 129 and Supplement.pdf

This document provides instructive guidance on compliance with Military Standard 129 (Mil-Std-129R) marking and shipping label requirements for GSA vendor partners, specifically addressing the proper identification and labeling of unit packs, intermediate containers, exterior containers, and Military Shipping Labels (MSL).

Unit, intermediate, and exterior containers require specific identification text marking including barcode NSN with or without hyphens, CAGE code, part number, item description/nomenclature, quantity and unit of issue, contract or purchase order number, batch/lot number, shelf-life marking, TCN number when available, military preservation method and date, gross weight, proper shipping name with hazmat identification for hazardous materials, and serial numbers. When both contract and purchase order numbers cannot fit on labels, the purchase order number takes precedence. Exterior containers use the same basic format as unit containers but exclude item description and must include barcode NSN, Purchase Order Number, and CAGE Code, which can appear on one large label or two smaller labels placed side-by-side. The MSL is mandatory for all shipping addresses and must contain Transportation Control Number (TCN), Transportation Account Code/Postage, consignor DODAAC/CAGE and address, type of service, ship-to address, priority, port of debarkation, project code, ultimate consignee address, weight, cube, date shipped, FMS case number, piece number, and 2D PDF417 bar code. Bar code requirements for exterior containers include NSN, contract or order number, CAGE code, and CLIN. The document emphasizes that Mil-Std-129R takes precedence where guidance deviates, and vendors are responsible for ensuring full compliance with the most current version. Additional requirements apply to hazardous materials, composite wood products formaldehyde emissions, items requiring Safety Data Sheets, PRIME items, and wood packaging material for export shipments.