QSDM-J3-223000-A_T10_RFP Enclosure 4_ MIL STD 129R and Supplemental Clarification Sheet Contractor Certification (1).pdf

MIL STD 129R and Supplemental Clarification Sheet Vendor Certification

Supplemental/Clarification Sheet Pertaining To Packaging/Packing, Marking/Labeling, and Other Requirements

MARKING

In general, marking of shipments shall be in accordance with the GSAM provision/clause 552.211-73 Marking.

In more detail:

Marking of supplies for deliveries to domestic civilian activities shall comply with the latest edition of Federal Standard 123. That is, unit, intermediate, and transport packages shall be marked directly on the side surface of the package or on a label affixed to the package, with the identification marking as specified in the standard. Transport packages shall also have, in addition to the identification marking, a shipping label that includes the purchase order, contract, or the requisition numbers; as applicable, including the consignor and consignee names (i.e., ship from/to), gross weight, cube and piece number.

Marking of supplies for deliveries to civilian activities, export locations, including commercial freight forwarders and third party logistics providers, shall be the same as deliveries to domestic locations except that the shipping label shall show on the same label, or another label affixed next to the shipping label, the ultimate consignee (i.e., Mark For AAC).

Marking of supplies for deliveries to domestic military activities shall comply with the latest edition of Military Standard 129. That is, unit, intermediate, and exterior or shipping containers shall be marked directly on the side surface of the package or on a label affixed to the package, with the identification marking as specified in the standard. Exterior or shipping containers shall also have in addition to the identification marking, a Military Shipping Label (MSL) per the standard.

Marking of supplies for deliveries to military activities, export locations, including forwarding and container and consolidation points (CCPs) shall be the same as deliveries to domestic locations except that the MSL must show the ultimate consignee (Mark For DoDAAC) and the Transportation Control Number (TCN).

PACKAGING/PACKING

Unless packaging in accordance with Mil-Std-2073-1 “Standard Practice for Military Packaging” is specified in the solicitation, contract or order, packaging/packing of supplies, exclusive of hazardous material, for domestic and export shipments to civilian and military activities shall comply with GSAM Provision/Clause 552.211-75 Preservation, Packaging, and Packing which references the National Motor Classification Standard (NMFC) and/or the latest requirements of ASTM D-3951, “Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging”. Until the commercial packaging/packing requirements in GSAM Clause 552.211-75 is revised, compliance to the either the GSAM clause or the ASTM D-3951 Standard Practice For Commercial Packaging will be acceptable; however, compliance to the ASTM requirements is mandatory for GSS contracts, and is preferred for all other contracts. In case of conflict between the GSAM clause and the revision of ASTM D-3951, the ASTM requirement shall govern.

Packing of hazardous material (HM) supplies for shipments shall comply with the GSAM clause/provision 552.223-73 “Preservation, Packaging, Packing, Marking and Labeling of

Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) For Shipments”. That is, packing of HM for domestic shipments shall comply with the latest versions of DOT HMR in 49 CFR, parts 171-180, and OSHA HCS in 29 CFR, part 1910.1200.

Packing of HM for export shipments (includes forwarding and container and consolidation points, commercial freight forwarders and third party logistics providers) shall comply with the latest versions of DOT HMR in 49 CFR, parts 171-180, and OSHA HCS in 29 CFR, part 1910.1200, and the applicable IMDG, IATA, ICAO, AFMAN-24, standard for the mode of transportation.

WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL

Packaging and Packing of supplies using Wood Packaging Material (WPM) in a pallet or skid for export shipments (includes forwarding and container and consolidation points, commercial freight forwarders and third party logistics providers) shall comply with the requirements in provision/clause GSAM 552.211.89 “Manufactured Wood packaging Material for Export” or the applicable requirements in ASTM D-3951 relative to WPM. That is the wood shall be treated and stamped appropriately for export.

PRIME ITEMS

Packaging and packing of supplies designated in the Item Purchase Description (IPD) as Plastic Removal In the Marine Environment (PRIME) items shall be as specified in the IPD. That is;

use of plastic packing materials, void fill other than Kraft paper, and pressure sensitive tapes are prohibited. Plastics are defined in ASTM D883-00, Standard Terminology Related to Plastics.

ITEMS REQUIRING SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDSs)

Items requiring SDSs shall be provided by the contractor as specified in IPD and the FAR provision/clause 52.223–3 “Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data”. That is, a one copy of the SDS shall be included inside or affixed to the outside of each transport package. If affixed outside the SDS must be placed in a weather resistant envelope.

Data in all 16 sections of the OSHA HazCom/GHS standards will be required. HM shall be labeled with an OHSA/GHS compliant labels to include the following data: (1) Product Identifier,

(2) Signal Word, (3) Hazard Statements, (4) Pictograms, (5) Precautionary Statements, and (6) Chemical Manufacturer, Importer, or Other Responsible Party Information.

Formaldehyde Emission For Composite Wood Products

All applicable composite wood products shall meet the formaldehyde emission and labeling requirements covered by the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Title VI, Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products (15 U.S.C. 2697, 81FR 89674-89743, December 12, 2016)