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This is a Commercial Item Description (CID) document A-A-3129E for flexible open cell plastic film cushioning material authorized for use by all federal agencies. The document supersedes version A-A-3129D from October 2020 and was issued on September 29, 2025.
The material is classified into two types: Type I for cushioning applications with nominal thickness of at least 6.4 mm (1/4 inch), and Type II for wrapping applications with nominal thickness less than 6.4 mm. Styles include perforated (Style A) and non-perforated (Style B) variants. Classes distinguish materials without reinforcing top film (Class 1) from those with reinforcing top film (Class 2). Grades include Grade A (regular) and Grade B (static dissipative). The material must be constructed of flexible polyethylene or similar plastic with uniformly distributed open cells, be heat sealable, corrosion resistant, and sufficiently transparent to read 10-point type through a single layer. For Type I cushioning applications, creep shall not exceed 10 percent when tested per ASTM D2221 using a 0.25 psi load after seven days. Grade B materials must have electrostatic decay time not exceeding 2.0 seconds per MIL-STD-3010 and surface resistivity between 1.00 x 10⁵ and 1.00 x 10¹² ohms per square per ASTM D257. The product must conform to the manufacturer's own specifications and be the same product offered in the commercial market. Safety Data Sheets must be provided prior to award in accordance with FED-STD-313 and 29 CFR 1910.1200. Contractors are encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable per FAR 23.107, provided performance characteristics are maintained. The Army Material Command Packaging, Storage, and Containerization Center maintains custodianship, with GSA-FAS as the civil agency coordinating activity.
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Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, and any other data that may improve this document should be sent to: Army Material Command, Packaging, Storage, and Containerization Center, ATTN: AMAS-SPI-P, 11 Hap Arnold Blvd, Tobyhanna, PA 18466-5097 or emailed to usarmy.tyad.usamc.mbx.pt@army.mil Since contact information can change, you may want to verify this address information using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.dla.mil.
A-A-3129E September 29, 2025
SUPERSEDING
A-A-3129D October 13, 2020
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
CUSHIONING MATERIAL, FLEXIBLE OPEN CELL PLASTIC FILM
(FOR PACKAGING APPLICATIONS)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description, for all federal agencies.
1. SCOPE. This Commercial Item Description (CID) covers flexible, open cell, heat sealable, noncorrosive, plastic film for use in cushioning and wrapping applications.
2. CLASSIFICATION. The material covered by this commercial item description shall be of the following types, classes, styles and grades, as specified below and in 7.4.
2.1 Types.
Type I - Cushioning applications, nominal thickness not less than 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) Type II - Wrapping applications, nominal thickness less than 6.4 mm (1/4 inch)
2.2 Styles.
Style A - Perforated Style B - Non-perforated
AMSC N/A FSC 8135
NOT MEASUREMENT
SENSITIVE
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2.3 Classes.
Class 1 - Without reinforcing top film Class 2 - With reinforcing top film
2.4 Grades.
Grade A - Regular Grade B - Static dissipative
3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 Construction. The material shall be constructed of a flexible polyethylene or similar plastic film with uniformly distributed open cells structured to provide cushioning without relying on encapsulated air. The Class 2 material shall have an additional attached top film that allows impacts to be spread over a number of cells. The film shall be attached in the way that allows for cell-to-cell transfer of any air not escaping through openings on the cell side of the material, thus allowing for a dampening effect. The material shall be sufficiently transparent to permit reading of 10- point type through a single layer of material when held directly behind and touching the material. The material shall be heat sealable, corrosion resistant and flexible at low temperatures in accordance with normal commercial practice. The barrier material shall have no adverse effect on the health of personnel when used for the purpose intended and if applicable, when all precautions are followed for its usage in accordance with the applicable Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
3.2 Form. The material shall be furnished in continuous length rolls or sheets, in nominal thickness, as specified. When Style A is specified, the rolls or sheets shall be perforated at specified distances.
3.3 Dimensions. Rolls and perforated rolls shall be not less than the specified length.
The width shall be as specified, with a tolerance of 6.4 mm (plus or minus 1/4 inch).
When Style A is specified, the perforations shall be not more than 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) apart and of a size such that the material can be easily separated at the perforations. The tolerance for the distance between the rows of perforations in Style A material shall be
6.4 mm (plus or minus 1/4 inch).
3.3.1 Thickness. The thickness of the material shall be as specified, with the tolerance of
1.3 mm (+ 0.05 inch), when tested in accordance with ASTM D2221, Standard Test Method for Creep Properties of Package Cushioning Materials. The material used for cushioning applications, Type I, shall have a nominal thickness of not less than 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) thick. The material used for wrapping applications, Type II, shall have a nominal thickness less than 6.4 mm (1/4 inch).
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3.4 Workmanship. The material shall be free from cracks, cuts, holes, chafed spots, or other imperfections that may impair its appearance and serviceability. It shall be free from dirt, mold release compounds, contamination, or other foreign matter.
3.5 Storage stability. After one year of sheltered storage at 75 + 2 degrees Fahrenheit (24 ± 2 degrees Celsius) and 50 + 5 percent relative humidity, a sample of cushioning material shall be tested for conformance to the requirements of electrostatic decay time and the surface resistivity tests of paragraphs 3.6.2 and 3.6.3 respectively.
3.6 Physical Properties. The material shall pass the applicable requirements specified below.
3.6.1 Creep (Type I). The creep shall be not more than 10 percent when tested after 7 days, in accordance with ASTM D2221, using a load of 0.25 + or – 0.005psi.
3.6.2 Electrostatic Decay Time (Grade B). The electrostatic decay time shall be not more than 2.0 seconds when tested in accordance with MIL-STD-3010, Test Procedures for Packaging Materials and Containers, Test Method 4046 (12 days oven and 24 hours water shower test not required).
3.6.3 Surface Resistivity (Grade B). The surface resistivity, expressed to 3 significant figures, shall be greater than or equal to 1.00 x 105 and less than 1.00 x 1012 ohms per square when tested in accordance with ASTM D257, Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials.
4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Safety Data Sheets. If applicable, the contracting activity shall be provided an SDS prior to contract award. The SDS shall be prepared and submitted to the applicable agency focal point in accordance with FED-STD-313, Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities, and 29 CFR 1910.1200. In the event of a conflict, 29 CFR
1910.1200 shall take precedence. The SDS shall be included with each shipment covered by this document. (See 7.2).
4.2 Recovered materials. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.107 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) ( https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far).
However, compliance with the recovered materials program does not relieve the contractor from meeting all other contractual requirements. The performance characteristics of this CID take precedence over recovered content requirements.
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5. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE PROVISIONS
5.1 Product Conformance. The product provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market.
The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.
6. PACKAGING. Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.
7. NOTES
7.1 Intended use. The materials described are intended for use within packages.
Transparent materials are especially suitable for use in inserts within transparent bags and envelopes to permit inspection of the contents. The materials are also used as bags, wraps, dunnage, and as filler. Maximum transparency is obtained when use is limited to one thickness.
7.2 Safety Data Sheets. Contracting officers will ensure all SDS are prepared and submitted in accordance with FED-STD-313, 29 CFR 1910.1200, and Joint Manual DLAR 4145.11, “Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materials”. Contracting officers will identify those activities requiring copies of the completed SDS, which will be submitted to the applicable agency/government focal point for ESOH MIS inclusion.
7.3 Ordering data. The contract or order should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this CID.
b. Type, style, class, grade and form required.
c. Length and width required.
d. For Style A, distance between rows of perforations.
e. Packaging, packing and marking required.
7.4 Listing of References.
7.4.1 The Code of Federal Regulations and Federal Acquisition Regulation are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
7.4.2 Government documents are available at https://assist.dla.mil.
7.4.3 ASTM International standards are available at http://www.astm.org.
7.4.4 Joint Manual DLAR 4145.11 is available at
https://issuances.dla.mil/pages/default.aspx.
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7.5 Part or Identification Number (PIN). The following PIN procedure is for government purposes and does not constitute a requirement for the contractor.
This example describes a part numbering system for CID A-A-3129.
AA3129 – I A 2 B Example of reference part number:
AA3129 – IA2B
Grade A – Regular Grade B – Static dissipative
Class 1 – Without reinforcing top film Class 2 – With reinforcing top film
Style A - Perforated Style B- Non-perforated
Type I – Cushioning applications, nominal thickness not less than 6.4mm (1/4 inch) Type II – Wrapping applications, nominal thickness thickness is less than 6.4mm (1/4 inch)
CID Number
7.6 Key words.
Heat sealable Non-perforated Perforated Polyethylene Wrapping
MILITARY INTERESTS: CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITY:
GSA-FAS
Custodians:
Army – SM Preparing Activity:
Navy – SA Air Force – 69 Army - SM
Review Activities: (Project 8135-2025-004) Army – AR, AV, CR4 Navy – AS Air Force – 71
NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this document. Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of the information above using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.dla.mil.
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| COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION |
| AMSC N/A FSC 8135 |
| 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS |
| 4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS |
| 5. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE PROVISIONS |
| 7. NOTES |
| MILITARY INTERESTS: CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITY: |
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