Attachment_26-_Packing _Stuffing _and_Marking_Instruction.doc

Subj: PACKING, STUFFING, AND MARKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEMSCOM DEPLOYABLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS Ref:

(a) This contract in its entirety.

(b) OPNAVINST 3501.176C, REQUIRED OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES (ROC) AND PROJECTED OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (POE) FOR THE NAVY FLEET HOSPITAL (FH) AND EXPEDITIONARY MEDICAL FACILITY (EMF)

(c) DEPMEDS design in DMLSS (d) DODINST 4500.9R

(e) MIL-STD-129P Military preservation method, dated 29 Oct 2004

1. Purpose. The purpose of this procedure is to:

a. Provide uniform guidance and detailed instructions regarding the packaging of Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command’s (NEMSCOM) deployable medical systems (DEPMEDS) including, but not limited to, Expeditionary Medical Facilities (EMF) and Forward Deployed Preventive Medicine Units (FDPMU), and Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical Systems (ERSS) during the Integrated Logistical Overhaul (ILO) process of TASKS II, III, or both as defined in reference (a), Section C, paragraphs 3.3.2, and 3.3.3, and all subparagraphs and cross referenced paragraphs.

b. Establish DEPMEDS component packing methods to expedite container marshalling and field assembly in the contingency environment.

c. Define the methods and means to package components for task-organized modularity to suit a menu of options for contingency operation plans.

d. Optimize containerization and packaging methods to the greatest extent possible while minimizing impact to the field assembly process.

2. Scope. This procedure is a supplement instruction and is applicable to the packing of all NEMSCOM deployable medical systems (DEPMEDS) configurations. This procedure shall not supersede any requirements established in reference (a).

3. Background.

a. One of the NEMSCOM product lines is the production of Expeditionary Medical Facilities (EMF), which is utilized in providing definitive medical support to the Fleet and Fleet Marine Forces and other U.S. forces engaged in combat operations. In order to provide this support, EMF’s must be assembled and fully operational within ten days or less per the requirements of reference (b). To accomplish this goal, EMF’s must be packed in a logical, methodical order. The numerous line items that comprise an EMF are grouped according to a specific structure to expedite field assembly. This order facilitates ease of assembly in the field and provides a road map for the way EMF’s shall be packed. This also applies to the FDPMU, ERSS, and other DEPMEDS platforms.

b. This attachment is a living document that will be subject to change throughout the execution of reference (a). If required, revisions (labeled NEMSCOM OPERATING PROCEDURE QP-08) will be provided at the time of the issuance of tasking under a task order for Tasks II (PPP&C) and/or III (Stuffing).

c.

EMF platforms are designed by Module(s), Component Areas (CA), Packing Groups (PG), Assemblages (ASSY), Intermediate Packages (IP) and Build Control Numbers (BCN). The below chart is an illustration of the DEPMEDS packing structure:

NOTE: Module quantity, if present, may vary based on an individual DEPMEDS platform design. Figure 1 below is for general illustration only.

DEPMEDS Assembly Chart DEPMEDS Platform Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

CA

CA

CA

PG (5)

PG (5)

PG (5)

ASSY

ASSY

ASSY

IP

IP

IP

Figure 1

(1) Module. The largest grouping of material assemblages assigned to one or more Component Areas. Modules are typically used to isolate the packed items for easy segregation and deployment of the desired portion of a DEPMEDS to meet mission requirements. A DEPMEDS may be comprised of one or more modules or no modules at all.

(2) Component Area (CA). A CA is categorized by an alphabetical code and represents a collection of Packing Groups of material assemblages that constitute a specific design component of the DEPMEDS. The Component Areas that comprise a DEPMEDS can vary and depend on the individual DEPMEDS design.

The individual Component Areas utilized are:

(a) CA - A - Troop Housing.

(b) CA - B - Public Works, Supply Shipping and Receiving, Base Fire and Duty Section, Diesel Storage, PMT, Supply/HAZMAT/Container Storage (c) CA - C - Not used in current DEPMED designs

(d) CA - D - Laundry/Base Services/Chapel/Barber Shop/ Post Office/Laundry and Latrine tents.

(e) CA - E - Food Service.

(f) CA - G - Medical Core (includes Oxygen Gen System). (g) CA - M - Mixed ISO Containers for overflow material. (h) CA - S - 30 day Supply Stock/Re-issue.

(i) CA - U - Utilities Shelters, Mobile Utility Modules (MUM’s), Heads, Potable Waters, Waste Waters and TRICON’s.

(j) CA - Z - Air Detachment (AIRDET). The Air Detachment assemblages shall not be packed with any other assemblages other than assemblages associated with the Air Detachment Component Area Z. See paragraph 6.7 for overflow exception.

(3) Packing Group (PG). A Packing Group is one of ten possible categories of material assemblage groups that fall within a Component Area (CA) and is identified by a three- digit numerical code. Of the ten Packing Groups, PG’s 000, 200, 800 and 900 are Care Of Supplies In Storage (COSIS) Packing Groups and have special packing requirements as noted throughout this document. The Packing Groups are as follows:

(a) PG 000 – Shelters/Containers packed for COSIS; Hard wall or soft wall shelters in various sizes such as TRICONS, 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1 and containers that are used for various functional areas such as, but not limited to, Operating Room, Lab, MUM, CSR, NOC, Weapons Van, Bath Room (Head), Shower, Laundry, Kitchen, and Potable Water containers. This material could require testing, inspection/surveillance and could be swapped out during a Care Of Supplies In Storage, therefore it needs to be clearly identified to minimize future container movement and unpacking.

(b) PG 100 - Tent Structure/Waste Waters; material that is used to build tents, provide climate control space and internal lighting and receptacles and I.T. cables for Component Areas such as, but not limited to, Medical Core, Troop Housing, Food Service and Public Works. This also includes the Waste Water containers.

(c) PG 200 – Collective Protection Liner packed for COSIS; material that is used to provide Collective Protection such as internal liners for Component Areas such as, but not limited to, Medical Core, Troop Housing. This material could require testing, inspection/surveillance and could be swapped out during a Care Of Supplies In Storage. It needs to be packed together to minimize container movement and unpack during a Care Of Supplies In Storage.

(d) PG 300 – Power/Electrical; material used to create power grids and distribute electricity throughout the entire DEPMEDS not including generators or interior electrical distribution within tents..

(e) PG 400 – Utilities; material used to support potable water and waste water systems such as, but not limited to, hoses, valves, and pumps and not including material already packed in fixed potable and waste water kits.

(f) PG 500 – Fuel; material used to store and distribute fuel throughout the entire

DEPMEDS.

(g) PG 600 - Equipment and furniture; material such as, but not limited to, beds, chair, tables, desks, cabinets that do not require testing and inspection during a storage life of at least 10 years and when deployed is used within the tent or shelter functional areas to support the daily operations of the DEPMEDS. This Packing Group is also used for most augmentation block material packed and sent later upon DEPMEDS activation.

(h) PG 700 - Civil Engineering Support Equipment; material and equipment used for maintaining and supporting the DEPMEDS such as, but not limited to, trucks, trailers, generators, forklifts, CESE attachments, and top handlers. Though refrigeration unit containers are CESE, they are an exception to PG 700 and are in PG 000 instead. PG 700 is a stand alone PG.

(i) PG 800 - BIOMED Equipment packed for COSIS; Biomedical material packed that could require testing or inspection and could be swapped out during a Care Of Supplies In Storage. It needs to be packed together to minimize container movement and unpacking during a COSIS.

(j) PG 900 - CEEI Equipment packed for COSIS; Civil Engineering End Item (CEEI) material packed that could require testing or inspection and could be swapped out during a Care of Supplies in Storage and includes, but is not limited to, items such as sewage ejectors, pumps, field deployable environmental control units (FDECU’s), heaters, and air compressors. These items needs to be packed together to minimize container movement and unpacking during a COSIS.

(4) Assemblage. An assemblage is material and/or equipment items that collectively provide a specific capability or enable a specific function within a DEPMEDS to be performed. These items are physically grouped and packed together in intermediate packing containers. An assemblage is represented by an 8 digit, alpha-numeric code in the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) database. The first four digits, referred to as the Authorized Medical Allowance List (AMAL) numbers and “Assemblage ID”, are numerical and indicate the specific functional capability provided by the items contained in the assemblage. The 5th digit, referred to as the “Assemblage Increment”, is numerical and represents the module number within a DEPMEDS designed with modular capability. The 6th digit, referred to as the “Assemblage Instance”, is numerical and represents the “instance” or the numerical copy of the assemblage contained in the DEPMEDS. The last two digits, referred to as the “Sub- assemblage”, are typically alphabetical and refer to a functional area / component within the DEPMEDS. Reference (c) provides a detailed breakdown of the assemblage information.

(5) Build Control Number (BCN). The Build Control Number is an alpha-numeric identifier (up to 13 characters) that provides the Functional Area, Component Area and Packing Group in one data field within the DMLSS database. The BCN is an aid to identify were an assemblage belongs and what material is needed first in the build process of the DEPMEDS in the field. It also aids the Contractor as to the packing sequence of material as it is packed into a container as described in paragraph 6.1.

(a) The Functional Area identifier is the first two to six characters in the BCN followed by a “ / ”. The Functional Area is assigned by Design Directorate personnel and will only be displayed in the BCN field within the database. This Functional Area may also be a four character AMAL number or a combination of characters indicating more than one Functional Area.

(b) The Component Area (CA) is a single character shown after the “ / ” and is derived from paragraph 3.b.(2) above and Table 1, the chart shown in paragraph 6.4.d.(6)(a).

(c) The Packing Group (PG) is the last three characters of the BCN. It is derived from the paragraph 3.b.(3) above.

Example: The BCN: “MC/G-100” indicates the line item is assigned to the “Medical Core: functional area within Component Area “G” and belongs to Packing Group “100”, otherwise known as “Tent Structure/Waste Waters”.

Example for COSIS: The BCN: “MC/G-800” indicates the line item is assigned to the “Medical Core: functional area within Component Area “G” and belongs to Packing Group “800”, is “BIOMED Equipment packed for COSIS”.

4. Definitions.

a. Packaging. The protective material designed to prevent physical damage to items during shipment or storage. It includes the use of waterproof barriers around the inside of the package and the use of cushioning material to fill any voids that may cause shifting during transit. Packaging includes cleaning, drying, preserving, packing, unitizing, and marking.

b. Preservation. The application of contact preservatives or use of desiccants to prevent rust, corrosion and the cleaning, drying, cushioning and use of barrier materials when necessary. This includes the various methods of protection such as noted in the Statement of Work.

c. Intermediate Package. A box, crate, pallet, bundle, Hardigg case, Standard Transportation Frame (STF), Ropack, medical backpack, or similar container used to consolidate individual items into a larger more manageable assemblage or portion there of. Preference shall be given to reusable containers to the maximum extent possible.

d. Packing. The operation necessary to protect material during shipment and storage.

Material is packed and placed into intermediate packaging as necessary. Blocking, bracing, unitization, sealing and other packaging is performed as required.

e. Stuffing. The process of packing and placing material/equipment into shipping containers in preparation for shipment, storage and use in the field.

f.

Shipping Containers, Outfitted Containers and Shelters. A variety of Containers and Shelters are used in the DEPMEDS design such as 8’ x 8.5’ x 20’ ISO shipping containers and shelters in 8’ x 8’ x 20’ expandable 3:1 and 2:1 configurations, 8’ x 8.5’ x 20’ NAVAIR 1:1 shelters, and TRICON shelters that are 1/3 the size of a standard ISO shipping container. In addition, the use of some empty TRICON’s (1/3 the size of a standard ISO) and QUADCON’s (1/4 the size of a standard ISO) may be used to pack overflow material per paragraph 6.1.a.

g. Platform. Any DEPMEDS configuration of material and/or equipment assemblages packed for stowing, pre-positioning, and/or deployment.

5. Responsibility.

5.1 The Design Director is responsible for updating this process as necessary and providing clarification and quality assurance support as requested.

5.2 The Design Director and the Operations Directorate, Production Department Head are responsible for approving or disapproving any requested deviation from this established container-marking scheme not less than 10 working days from said action. For consideration, the Contractor’s requests must be in timely, in writing, and processed via the COR.

5.3 The Pre-Production Staff is responsible for monitoring the DEPMEDS build progress.

5.4 The Quality Assurance Division is responsible for monitoring the Contractor’s compliance with these instructions.

5.5 The Contractor, as contracted under reference (a), is responsible for packing DEPMEDS platforms in accordance with these instructions.

6. Procedure.

6.1 Module, Component Area, and COSIS Packing Group Integrity

a. Module, Component Area, and COSIS Packing Group integrity must remain intact.

Material from different modules, Component Areas, or COSIS verses non-COSIS Packing Groups shall not be packed together as clarified here. If all the material for a given Component Area or COSIS Packing Group does not fill up at least 50% of the final container for that Component Area or COSIS Packing Group, the material is considered overflow material. At the end of the module build, the overflow material shall be packed in Storage Transport Frames (STF) and/or different types of IP’s for placement into 20’ ISO containers, QUADCON’s or TRICON’s. The 20’ ISO container method shall be the first preferred method followed by the use of QUADCON’s and TRICON’s. Prior to packing overflow material, the type of storage container shall be verified by NEMSCOM quality assurance personnel. Different Component Area material shall not be packed within the same STF, IP, QUADCON, or TRICON. Module overflow material shall not be cross-packed with other Modules or Component Areas (See paragraph 6.7). Likewise, COSIS material shall not be cross-packed with non-COSIS material. PG 800 materials with a BCN code that contains “BCOS” shall not be cross- packed with any other material. Furthermore, different COSIS Packing Groups shall not be packed within the same STF, IP, QUADCON, or TRICON.

b. Within Component Areas, material shall be packed according to the Packing Groups. c. Each PG shall be packed in International Standardization Organization (ISO) shipping containers, (QUADCON’s or TRICON’s as described in paragraph 6.1.a.) marked and numbered consecutively as denoted in paragraph 6.4, as belonging to the one specified Module and Component Area.

d. When possible, ISO shipping containers shall be packed with material or equipment belonging to a specified PG to its allowable capacity per the flow diagram (Figure 2) below. Exceptions to this are stated in paragraph 6.1.a above.

Wall End of ISO Container

Door End of

PG 600

PG 500

PG 400

PG 300

PG 100

Figure 2 If the last IP container of the specified PG does not fill the ISO shipping container to its allowable capacity, it may be filled with the next PG in descending order, providing Component Area integrity is maintained. If the next number does not exist, go to the next descending number (i.e. the last ISO shipping container for PG 600 (equipment and furniture items) could be filled with PG 500 (fuel items), PG 500 with PG 400, PG 400 with PG 300, and PG 300 with PG 100). If, for example, there is no PG 400 available, then the remainder of the last ISO shipping container for PG 500 could be filled with PG 300 materials. Note: PG 700 is a standalone PG for CESE with the exception of the refrigeration unit container.

For further clarification in the case of containers packed with COSIS materials, the following flow diagram (Figure 3) applies with the exceptions stated in paragraph 6.1.a above and the exception that if the last IP container of the specified PG does not fill the ISO shipping container to its allowable capacity, it may be filled with the next PG in ascending order,. Additionally, COSIS material shall be packed into PG 000 shelters whenever practical and consistent with previously noted constraints.

Wall End of

PG 800

PG 900

Door End of ISO Container Figure 3

e. Assemblage integrity within Intermediate Packages (IP’s) should be maintained to the maximum extent practical. All items that make up an assemblage shall be packed together in consecutive IP’s with the added criteria that all surgical trays shall be packed together in a minimum quantity of consecutive IP’s. If all items making up an assemblage do not adequately fill an IP, items belonging to another assemblage within the same Module, Component Area, and Packing Group may be utilized to consume unused IP space provided every reasonable effort has been taken beforehand to maintain assemblage integrity. All IP’s that make up an assemblage shall be placed in consecutive ISO containers. If all IP’s making up an assemblage do not fill an ISO container, material from another assemblage may be used to fill the container to capacity in accordance with guidelines discussed in section 6 of this attachment and all associated subparagraphs.

f.

Module material shall be packed together to maintain Module, Component Area, Packing Group and assemblage integrity. Module material shall not be packed with material from another module.

6.2 Material Packing and Marking.

a. The goal shall be to minimize trash and debris created by excess cardboard and wood. b. Intermediate packages should be packed to at least 80% of the cubic capacity.

c. All Intermediate Packages shall be either man-transportable with a maximum weight of 150 lbs or shall have provisions for forklift handling.

d. All individual items packed shall have a form of Automated Information Technology (AIT) media attached and documented in DMLSS or HIMS AIT to include, but not limited to: DMLSS Inventory Management (IM) barcodes, DMLSS Equipment Control Number (ECN) barcodes, manufacture barcodes, NSN barcodes, Infodots, EMF Series barcodes, UID Barcodes or any previous barcodes known to be generated by NEMSCOM (see Figure 4 pictures). DMLSS generated barcodes and NSN barcodes will supersede all others; however, all barcodes will remain on the item. Manufacture barcodes and Infodots will require entry into the HIMS AIT database.

e. Surgical instruments will not be removed from their original packaging. DMLSS Inventory Management barcodes will be applied to the packaging if no other barcodes exist. If the surgical instrument is not packaged and have no other identification, then an Infodot shall be applied and entered into the HIMS database.

DMLSS Inventory Management DMLSS Equipment Control Number

NSN

INFODOT

MANUFACTURE

UID and EMF Bar Codes Figure 4 f.

Assemblage Packages: The following shows how to mark assemblage packages when materiel from a single assemblage is packed in more that one package. The example shows a surgical tray, Minor Basic, Assemblage 3103-T-1-MC. It is split between two packages and labeled with a sequential number using the AMAL, Increment and Instance of the Assemblage and N01 for the first package and N02 for the second package. (See the Figure 5 example).

Figure 5: Example assemblage labels (Surgical Tray sample) g.

Intermediate Package Marking. Intermediate Packages containing assemblages shall be marked with the assemblage identifier. Intermediate Packages with multiple stock numbers shall be marked with a package number that is readily cross-referenced to a packing list. Where Intermediate Packages contain more than one assemblage, the following procedures shall apply:

(1) If space permits, vertical and horizontal dividers shall be used to separate different assemblage items

(2) Individual items shall be packaged and identified in accordance with paragraph 6.5 of this attachment.

(3) Each assemblage shall be listed on the Intermediate Package to aid in identifying assemblages.

(4) Markings for Intermediate Packages packed in Standard Transportation Frames, Hardigg Cases or wooden boxes containing multiple assemblages shall be as follows:

EXAMPLE: 1MIXD-ND-1-G-200-XX-MCEQ

Where:

“1MIXD” indicates an IP with mixed assemblages “ND” indicates the DEPMEDS number “1” indicates the Module number “G” indicates the Component Area “200” indicates the Packing Group “XX” is 2 or more digits that indicates the IP sequence number “MCEQ” indicates the functional area items that occupy most of the IP. See Table 1 chart in paragraph 6.4.d.(6)(a) of this attachment.

(5) Sample of Marking placards:

All MIXD placards shall have a list of assemblages packed in the intermediate pack Military preservation method and date of unit preservation shall be labeled in accordance with reference (e) as follows; (e.g., “M40-06/07-method 40), from MIL- STD-2073-1. Use of the letter “M” in the first position indicates the pack is military preservation method;”40 (such as 10, 20, 30, 40…etc.) is the method number; methods number may vary based on the type of material packed. “06/07” indicates the date of preservation.

(a) IP's that contain one assemblage and one NSN placard should read: Example:

3380-1-16-ST-ND-1-A-100-01-THXX

8340-01-238-8099 Frame Section, Tent

4EA M10-6/07

WT

CU STF #

(b) IP’s that contain one assemblage and MIXED NSN’s placard should read: Example:

3380-1-17-ST-ND-1-A-100-01-THXX MULTIPACK

M20-06/07

WT

CU Pallet #

(c) IP’s that contain more than one assemblage and one NSN placard should read: Example:

1MIXD-ND-1-A-100-01-THXX

8340-01-238-8099 Frame Section, Tent

5EA M30-6/07

WT

CU HC#

List of Assemblages

(d) IP’s that contain more than one assemblage and multiple NSN’s, placard should read:

Example:

1MIXD-ND-1-A-100-01-THXX MULTIPACK

M40-06/07

WT

CU HC#

List of Assemblages 6.3 Container Stuffing.

a. All items shall be shipped in containers except Civil Engineering Support Equipment

(CESE).

b. To the maximum extent possible, items shall be packed in reusable Intermediate Packages before being placed into shipping containers. Among Intermediate Packages, Storage Transport Frames shall be the preferred method of packing within the ISO shipping containers.

c. If a line-item shortage exists during the stuffing of a container, the container shall remain opened until receipt of the line item, in which time the item shall be placed in the container. If the item does not arrive before the required completion date, the container may be closed to facilitate task completion.

d. Shelters shall be used as shipping containers when appropriate. Material shall be packed and adequately stowed to prevent damage to the shelter. Refrigeration units shall be packed only with lightweight materials (such as tent fabric) and in such a way as to prevent any possibility of damage to refrigeration unit walls. The Weapons Van and Network Operation Center (NOC) Van are additional examples of shelters that shall be safely packed with lightweight items to reduce volume or number of stuffed containers. See paragraph 6.1 of this attachment and subparagraphs regarding packing integrity requirements for COSIS and non-COSIS material.

e. Items directly related to the functionality of the outfitted container shall be packed within the same-outfitted container as identified in the DMLSS assemblage database (i.e.

potable water hoses shall be shipped in the potable water container to complete the assemblage). Care shall be taken during packing to adequately stow items in the container in order to prevent damage.

f.

Waste Water containers may be used to pack items that can be easily moved by one person such as berthing flyer bags, pillows, blankets, and sheets provided that the Waste Water Kit items as listed in the DMLSS assemblage are packed in the Waste Water container first.

g. Whenever possible, Hardigg cases shall be stacked for easy removal and/or wooden boxes shall be double tiered in the container. Headspace shall be sufficient to allow easy removal by forklift.

h. Heavy items shall be loaded on the bottom tier of the container; lighter items in the upper tier. When necessary, dunnage shall be used between upper and lower tiers to prevent damage to the bottom tier.

i.

Material requiring special storage (i.e., security coded, hazardous substance, etc.) shall be packed in separate containers.

j.

Per section C paragraph 5.3.2 of reference (a), ISO and shelter container cargo shall be blocked and braced appropriately to prevent shifting or movement during shipping or transportation and fall-out when cargo doors are opened. However, loads shall not be wedged to the extent that problems occur during unloading for field assembly.

k. Containers shall be stuffed to at least 80% of the cubic capacity of the container and not exceed 20,000 pounds, the container weight limitation set by NEMSCOM. Exception: See paragraph 6.1 above and 6.7 below for how overflow material shall be packed.

m. All containers and all shelters shall have sufficient quantity of locks and a seals to completely secure the containers. Key and seal numbers shall be posted in the Container Master database in HIMS.

n. Assembly numbers and final weight shall be entered into the Container Master database.

6.4 Container marking and labeling requirements.

a. All ISO containers including TRICON and QUADCON type containers shall be marked with five different sets of markings as detailed below. Contractor shall provide and apply all labels and markings.

(1) DOD mandated markings per reference (d).

(2) EMF Container Identification (ID) marking as defined in paragraphs 6.4.b through 6.4.d of this attachment.

(3) MPF(E) mandated marking as defined in paragraph 6.6 of this attachment.

(4) Shipping documentation and packing list as required per reference (d). The shipping documentation shall be produced using TC-AIMS II and shall include the Transportation Control Movement Document, MSL and the radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. The Transportation Control Movement Document shall be placed inside of the document protector box with the container packing lists.

Guidance for the positioning of the RFID tags (Photos 1 & 2 in Figure 6) on EMF containers is provided below. During the container stuffing process the Contractor shall mount the holder for the RFID tags in the area shown below. The RFID tag mount shall be riveted to the container door (Photo 2) so the tag can be inserted or removed from the mount. Additionally, valid UID labels shall be placed as shown in Photo 2 in Figure 6. Existing UID labels shall be verified to be valid and if invalid replaced with a valid UID label.

RFID Location UID Location Photo 1 Photo 2 Figure 6

(5) Hazardous material (HAZMAT) markings as required by the CFR49.

b. Figures 7 – 10 below show the typical layout of the container markings. To withstand the harsh marine environment, the non-adhesive label type container markings shall be applied with exterior grade weatherproof paint. The adhesive label type markings shall be applied with additional water based adhesive/sealer.

EMF

FH ID

MSE Label Warning Label

RF TAG

Ship Meatball

MSE Label

U S N X X

EMF

X X X X X Manifest Box TCMD and Parking List inside DD1387 on cover NSN/Type

LOGMAR Label Figure 7

No-Door or Single Door Shelter End View Figure 8 Ship Meatball

MSE Label

EMF ID

U S N X D X O

EMF

X X R X E N D LOGMAR Label

HAZ Placards Figure 9 Left Side View

DD1387

NSN/Type

EMF ID

MSE Label

Ship Meatball U S D N O X O X

EMF

R X E X N X D X X NSN/Type

HAZ Placards

LOGMAR Label Figure 10 Right side

c. All ISO containers including TRICON’s and QUADCON’s shall be marked with a Container EMF ID that shall consist of a number and a color-coded circle as shown in the examples of Figure 11 below, Figures 7-10, and Figure 12 at the end of paragraph 6.7 of this attachment.

Module 1 White

NE-1-U-100-XX HEAD

Module 2 Yellow

NE-2-B-100-XX PW TRANS

Module 3 Black

NE-3-E-100-XX FOOD SER

Module 4 Blue

NE-4-G-100-XX MEDICAL CORE

Figure 11

d. Container ID Marking: All containers shall be marked on both sides and the door end with the unique EMF Container ID. The ID markings shall be located approximately 24” from the top of the container, this may vary on TRICON’s and QUADCON’s used for overflow packing as shown in Figure 12 at the end of paragraph 6.7 of this attachment. On the sides, the markings shall be on the non-ribbed area closest to the front of the container. On the door end, the markings shall be centered between the left (facing the container) hinge and the left closing bar. The circle shall be 12-inches in diameter and the numbers and lettering shall be 2” high applied below the circle per the specified color-coding example shown above. In addition to the above ID markings, the EMF barcode labels, container National Stock Number (NSN), and container nomenclature as directed by issued Task Order or COR memorandum must be applied.

The following are examples of the EMF container ID referenced above:

EXAMPLE of ID Marking:

NE-1-A-100-XX- ; where:

(1) “NE” = DEPMEDS Identifier as designated and sequenced by the Government. (In this example, N indicates Navy EMF DEPMEDS and E indicates the sequence build of the EMF).

(2) “1” = Module

(3) “A” = Component Area (CA) (4) “100” = Packing Group (PG).

When two Packing Groups are located in one container, both Packing Group numbers shall be included in the container ID. (Example: NE-1-A-160-XX contains material for troop housing tents and furniture/equipment; the “1” denotes PG 100 material (tents); “6” denotes PG 600 material (equipment/furniture)). If three Packing Groups are to be included in a single container, all three Packing Group numbers must be included in the container ID. (Example: NE-1-A-136-XX where “1” denotes PG 100 material (tents); “3” denotes PG 300 material power/electrical); and “6” denotes PG 600 equipment/furniture located within that container. In the event more than three Packing Groups are packed in a single container, label the container based on the three groups packed closest to the container door. The packing list on the container shall reflect the material from the other Packing Groups. All efforts shall be made to minimize the amount of containers packed with more than three Packing Groups.

(5) “XX” = Component Area counter to distinguish container set marking during the packing of the modules within a specific CA. The Contractor assigns Component Area counters. Component Area counters shall be numbered and must reflect the numeric count of containers that have the same marking of positions 1 through 4 of the container ID as shown below and in paragraph 6.4.c of this attachment.

EXAMPLE of Counter Marking:

NE-1-A-100-XX.

(6) “HEAD” = Plain language description of contents shall be marked on the container corresponding to the Component Area and designator in accordance with paragraph

6.7 of this attachment.

EXAMPLE of Plain Language Marking: NE-1-A-100-XX

HEAD

(a) Plain Language Marking. The following chart (Table 1) is a guide for Component Area Plain Language that is required to be labeled on every ISO container including TRICON’s and QUADCON’s. The Plain Language shall show the description of the CA and the PG for the first PG material to be assessable from the stuffed container followed by the plain language of the Packing Group. See paragraph 3.b.(3) (a) through (j) of this attachment for the numeric designator for the ten (10) Packing Groups. See Figure 12 for label placement.

TABLE 1: COMPONENT AREA/PLAIN LANGUAGE MARKINGS CHART

Component Area

Language Designator In database See Note 1.

Component Area

Language Designator In database See Note 1.

See Note 2 below for mixed containers.

NOTES FOR TABLE 1 CHART:

NOTE 1: The Contractor may substitute for the “XX” in this table on a case-by-case approval. For example, “XX” could be replaced by “EQ” for equipment. This would require a written request for change and approval by NEMSCOM via the COR prior to assigning the substitution in order to document the deviation from this table.

NOTE 2: Mixed container shall be kept at a minimum and only used to pack overflow material as described in paragraph 6.7 of this attachment.

NOTE 3: The Air Detachment assemblages shall not be packed with any other assemblages other than assemblages associated with the Air Detachment Component Area Z. See paragraph 6.7 of this attachment for overflow exception.

(b) Plain Language Marking Examples. The following examples show container plain language markings for CA and PG.

TROOP

TROOP

FOOD SER

KITCHEN

LAUNDRY

SUPPLY

PW TRANS

BASE SUPP

ORP RM

LAB

6.5 Packing List.

a. Packing list data shall include the assembly stock number, short nomenclature, unit of issue, and quantity of each item.

b. Packing lists shall be provided for each assemblage, each Intermediate Package, and each container.

c. Each assemblage, Intermediate Package, and container shall have one packing list affixed to the outside and inside of the container.

d. Computerized packing lists shall be stored on NEMSCOM’s host computer system for ready retrieval.

6.6 Maritime Pre-position Force (MPF) Labels. EMF’s are stored in both fixed storage facilities and afloat in the MPF Program. In fixed storage facilities the MPF Warning and the MSE Label shall be applied to all EMF containers. When a DEPMEDS is stored on an MPF ship, all of the following adhesive labels are required (See Figures 7-10 for locations):

a. MPF Warning Label (one per container door end).

b. Ship Meatball Label (four per container; both ends and sides of container).

c. MSE Element Label (four per container; both ends and sides of container). The weight and the ### of ### data shall be added with a permanent marker.

d. LOGMAR Label (three per container; door end and both sides). The LOGMAR label is an equipment label printed on 2.5”x 4” green label stock from the MDSSII Programs.

6.7. Overflow material: The following are labeling instructions for marking 20’ ISO Container that have been identified as overflow material per paragraph 6.1.a of this attachment. These ISO containers shall have a maximum pack of 5 Standard Transportation Frames and/or a combination of different types of Intermediate Packages containers in order to achieve a maximum of 5 different Component Areas per ISO container and shall be labeled as “M” for Mixed. The three numeric Packing Group positions shall have an XXX placed in the Container ID number or CCC for COSIS Packing Group. The Plain Language shall show the description of the Component Area and the Packing Group based on each Standard Transportation Frame in the ISO Container. Refer to paragraph 3.b.(3) (a) through (j) of this attachment for the numeric designator for the ten (10) Packing Groups. The Component Area counter shall be labeled as NA and is Not Applicable to a mixed container pack. Refer to Figure 12 for label placement.

In addition, the sequence of component area packs into the container shall be as follows:

CA-U shall always be packed as the first CA into the container (furthest from the door). CA- S shall be next if the area has overflow material followed by CA-E, then CA-D, then CA-B, then CA-A, and then CA-G which shall be packed as the last CA into the container (at the doors). In the event overflow material includes CA-Z (Air Detachment), its placement in an overflow container shall be on a case-by-case basis. Approval shall be requested of the Design Director in writing via the COR, and if approved, the CA-Z material shall be packed as the last CA into the container (at the doors).

Plan language on container shall be labeled from top to bottom based on the sequence of CA’s packed in the container starting at the doors and working to the front of the container.

The following examples show container plain language marking for CA and PG for mixed 20’ ISO containers with a maximum of five different CA within the same container.

20’ ISO EXAMPLE:

NE-1-M-XXX-NA TROOP / 160

CHAPLAIN / 130

FOOD SER / 360

LAUNDRY / 600

POST OFFICE / 600

20’ ISO COSIS EXAMPLE:

NE-1-M-CCC-NA MED CORE / 200

TROOP / 200

MED CORE / 800

FOOD SER / 900

PW GEN MAINT / 900

The following examples show container plain language marking for CA and PG for mixed 20’ Refrigerated CESE containers with a two different CA within the same container. One CA is the Refrigerated CESE container and one is the component area the Refrigerated CESE container is supporting.

20’ REFRIGERATOR EXAMPLE:

NE-2-M-XXX-NA REFER / 000

FOOD SER / 100

20’ REFRIGERATOR EXAMPLE:

NE-2-M-XXX-NA REFER / 000

MED CORE / 100

Figure 12 Shows markings of TRICON, QUADCON and 20’ ISO overflow containers

7. Specific Marking Instructions for Expeditionary Medical Facilities 10 (EMF-10).

NOTE: The previous paragraphs and references of this attachment apply as appropriate in conjunction with the marking instructions for EMF’s as follows:

7.1. This paragraph and subparagraphs provide uniform guidance and detailed instructions regarding the packaging of Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 10 components during the Integrated Logistical Overhaul (ILO) process as performed by the Contractor under TASKS II, III, or both as applicable.

a. EMF10’s are 10 bed DEPMEDS that currently have 12 Functional Areas within the Component Area “G”. These EMF’s are normally packed in Standard Transportation Frames (STF), Hardigg Cases or similar containers used to consolidate individual items into a more manageable assembly and placed on 463L air cargo palettes for fast, light and mobile deployment. The packing containers such as Standard Transportation Frames, Hardigg Cases and Pallets are to be labeled with two (2) labels showing the color code system and text marking for easy identification of assets packed in a container during storage and locating items during a deployment. Place one label on the side and one label on the front.

(1) Each label shall have the 4 letter ID and Color Code for each functional area as shown in the Table 2 chart below.

(2) Each label shall have the 4 digit AMAL number. The AMAL number is the first 4 digits of the assemblage from ORG ID within the DMLSS database.

(3) Each label shall have a sequence number (or Component Area counter) for all the packing containers such as a box, crate, pallet, bundle, Hardigg case, Standard Transportation Frame or similar container used to consolidate individual items into a more manageable assembly. Preference shall be given to reusable containers to the maximum extent possible. The Component Area counter is used to distinguish container set marking during the packing within a specific CA. The Contractor assigns Component Area counters. Component Area counters shall be numbered numerically and must reflect the numeric count of the entire EMF medical area.

(4) Every box, crate, pallet, bundle, Hardigg case, Standard Transportation Frame, Ropack, or similar container used to consolidate individual items into a larger more manageable assembly shall have the weight/cube properly labeled in accordance with Section C, paragraph 5.3.2 of reference (a).

TABLE 2: COLOR CODE FOR EACH FUNCTIONAL AREA

EXAMPLES: 1) Hardigg Case = HC001

2) Standard Transportation Frame = STF001

3) Pallet/Stand alone items too large for HC or STF = PK001 Figure 13: EMF 10 Labeling Photos (below) HARDIGG CASE:

Sample of a Hardigg Case with a side label = HC001.

STANDARD TRANSPORTATION FRAME:

Sample of a Standard Transportation Frame with label = STF001.

PALLET/STAND ALONE ITEM:

Sample of a Standard Pallet/Stand Alone Item with label = PK001.

(5) The label requirement shall be a 2”x 4” adhesive water resistant label. The top half of the label shall be 1”x 4” and have the Color Code as shown in Table 2 above. In addition, the top portion shall have a 1-5/8”x 3/4” white background to print the Component Area Counter number as described in paragraph 7.1.a.(3) of this attachment. The lower portion of the label shall be 1”x 4” with a white background. The functional area ID and AMAL number is to be printed in this space.

Figure 14: SAMPLE LABEL (Showing a label for Casualty Receiving) The following example show a single assemblage label sticker marking for the X-Ray functional area (Black color code) with AMAL 3025 for a pallet/stand alone item PK. It also shows the label for the ORG ID, DEPMEDS ID with the Cube and Weight of the IP. (See the Figure 15 example).

Figure 15: Labels for a single assemblage marking.

A key goal for the packing of DEPMEDS platforms is to maintain assemblage integrity to the maximum extent possible while at the same time allowing for each DEPMEDS platform to be packed as tightly as possible to reduce storage footprint and transportation costs. In order to achieve this tight pack, some assemblages may need to be mixed packed. The packing of different assemblages within the same functional area together into an Intermediate Package (IP) container (i.e. Hardigg Case, Ropak, STF) is allowed as a as long as assemblage integrity is maintained as stated above.

EXAMPLE: Assemblage within the same functional area such as AMAL 3012 is packed into an STF. If this assemblage can fit into the STF and additional packing space is left over, another assemblage such as AMAL 3013 can be packed into the same STF. If all of assemblage 3013 cannot fit into the STF, the remainder may be packed into another STF and so on and so forth. These will be considered MIXD Intermediate Packages and labeled accordingly.

Mixed Intermediate Package containers shall have the following labels:

The first sticker label shall have the appropriate color code per Table 2 in Paragraph 7 of this attachment for the functional area; also it shall have the functional area ID, and have the word “MIXD” printed on the label (See the Figure 16 example).

Figure 16 The second sticker label shall be plain white and have the four digit AMAL identifier for each assemblage packed within the Intermediate Package container printed on the label (See the Figure 17 example).

Figure 17 The third sticker label shall have appropriate color code as stated above with the ORG ID, DEPMEDS ID, Weight (WT), and Cube (CU) of the IP printed on the label. (See the Figure 18 example).

Figure 18 If STF covers are used during packing, the external side shall also be labeled with the same color code and marking information as is on the STF (See the Figure 19 example).

Figure 19: Labels on STF cover under the plastic pallet cover.

(6) Functional Area ID’s shall not be packed together. All items shall be packed within its functional area in order to maintain a smooth process from locating assets, and also make unpacking and setting up of the EMF easier for personnel during a deployment. Functional Area integrity in Intermediate Package containers shall be maintained to the maximum extent possible. If it is found near the end of the PPP&C process that a very small amount of material from different functional areas are left over and would increase the DEPMEDS packing footprint if the functional area integrity is requirement is adhered to, then a request of deviation may be forwarded to NEMSCOM Production Department and Design Directorate via the COR to review and approve the “deviation request” for mixing functional area material. If the request is approved, each of the IP’s shall have all of the different color code labels adhered to the IP containers in order to identify each of the functional areas within the IP.

(7) In addition to the packing label, each container type shall have a label with the ORG ID and DEPMEDS identification number on the label. The label shall be the same type, size and color as the packing label (see paragraph 7.1.a.(5) above) with the ORG ID in the top color coded portion and the DEPMEDS identification number located in the bottom white portion of the label.

(8) Air Pallet Stuffing:

For DEPMEDS being stuffed on air pallets, IP’s from different Functional areas may be placed and loaded on the same air pallet. The final completed pallet shall have plywood placed on the air pallet before any IP containers are placed on the air pallet in order to protect the pallet from damage, then wrapped with a plastic cover (in lieu of plastic wrapping such as shrink wrap) and strapped with the appropriate cargo nets to the air pallet. A transparent envelope (8.75” x 11.25”) such as NSN 7510007826275 or similar shall be attached to the cargo net with plastic tie straps and placed behind the cargo net in order to reduce movement during transportation. Inside the envelope shall be a printed placard (8.5” x 11”) copy paper showing the DEPMEDS ID, Cube, Weight, Air Craft Pallet Serial # and words “Pure Pallet” as shown in Figure 20. This will be attached to two sides of the pallet, one on the Front and one on the Left side. The cargo pallet shall have the serial number label on two sides for better visibility as shown in Figure 21. Figure 22 show a complete pallet with wrapping and cargo net.

Figure 20: Sample of transparent envelope (8.75” x 11.25”) on one front of cargo net. Left side is similar. The XXXXX sequences are shown as place holders only. Appropriate data shall be filled in the appropriate box as stated above.

Figure 21: Example serial number label.

Figure 22: Example cargo pallet with net.

8. Specific Marking Instructions for Forward Deployed Preventive Medicine Unit

(FDPMU).

NOTE: The previous paragraphs and references of this instruction apply as appropriate in conjunction with the marking instructions for FDPMU’s as follows:

8.1. This paragraph and subparagraphs provide uniform guidance and detailed instructions regarding the packaging of Forward Deployed Preventive Medicine Unit (FDPMU) components during the Integrated Logistical Overhaul (ILO) process as performed by the Contractor under TASKS II, III, or both as applicable.

(a) FDPMU’s are mobile units that are packed in a manner so that two persons can lift and handle or load and unload assets from trucks or trailers. The units do not have fork lift capability and must be packed for fast, light and mobile deployment. The FDPMU’s are normally packed in Hardigg Cases or similar containers used to consolidate individual items into a more manageable assembly. The tent structure items are to be loaded on the environmental control unit (ECU) trailers and in the back of the 6 passenger trucks or utility trailers. The packing containers such as Hardigg Cases and Pallets are to be labeled according to the directions described below and illustrated in Figure 23 showing the color code system and text marking for easy identification of assets packed in a container during storage and locating items during a deployment. Labels shall be placed on the side and front of each Hardigg Case or Pallet.

(1) Each packing label shall have the letter Code and Color Code for each Module (also known as Component Area for FDPMU) as shown in the Table 3 chart below. The label requirement shall be a 2”x 4” adhesive water resistant label.