HH2J0029M2_SECTC_REV_E.pdf

CONTRACT C REQUIREMENTS-REVISION-E

PRON: HH2J0029M2 AMC: AMSC:

TDPL: 9271047:19203 TDPL DATE: 04/04/2011

NSN: 8140-01-077-2004 NOMENCLATURE : BOX,PKG,AMMO,105 HOW AMMO W/O

ENGINEERING EXCEPTIONS: The Following Engineering Exceptions Apply To This Procurement Action(s):

Add Distribution Statement A to all packaging related drawings currently missing a distribution statement.

Change Dwg 9271047, Rev A, Note:

From: "2 - Material: Wood, Type II, Grade A, Class 5, Spec MIL-B-2427...."

To: "2 - Material: Wood, Type II, Grade A, Class 5, Spec MIL-DTL-2427...."

9271047:

-Add the following:

The manufacturer shall make sure the container has been tested by a government approved Performance Oriented Packaging (POP)Test Laboratory for compliance with POP requirements in accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulation(CFR 49) 30 DAYS PRIOR TO FIRST ARTICLE TEST. Test will be to a weight at least 10% (Continued Next Page)

GFM/GFE : DRAWING NO

Drawing Masters REQUIRED (Check One): ___________________ YES X___________________ NO

POC ___________________ Telephone# ___________________ E-mail _______________________________

CERTIFICATION SIGNATURE(s) / CONCURRENCE :

ENG

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ENGINEERING EXCEPTION TEXT (CONTINUED):

greater than the actual gross weight which equates to the 73kg(161lbs). The testing shall conform to packing group II (PG II) requirements of CFR49. POP marking shall not be applied to the container until verified by the government and ready for pack out at a load, assemble and pack operation. The POP test report shall be prepared by the POP test laboratory in accordance with DI-PACK-81059 (Data Item Description)following the test. This report must be kept on file by the contractor and must also be submitted to the U.S. Army as directed in the contract data requirements list (CDRL) DD Form 1423.

For multi-year contracts, the contractor shall re-perform POP testing at a certified POP test laboratory if: (a) the initial POP test report expires before the end of the contract or (b) there is a change in container manufacturer or design of the exterior shipping container. No re-test is needed if all the packaging is purchased while under an un-expired POP test report.

EXCEPTION TO POP MARKINGS: If the container is manufactured outside the USA, the contractor shall not apply the UN POP certification mark provided in this contract (if applicable). The contractor/container manufacturer (outside the USA) is responsible to perform the UN POP certification tests and apply the marking authorized by the Transportation Competent Authority of the country of manufacture.

HEAT TREAT WOOD QUALITY MARKING:

In accordance with the requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, the following commercial heat treatment process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging Material (WPM). WPM is defined as wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frames, and cleats. Packaging materials exempt from the requirements are materials that have undergone a manufacturing process such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer and oriented strand board. All WPM shall be constructed from Heat Treated (HT to 56 degrees Centigrade for 30 minutes) lumber and certified by an accredited agency recognized by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL:http://www.alsc.org). All materials must include certification markings in accordance with ALSC standards and be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp. Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry."

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