Statement of Work

Statement of Work

March 2025

PRESERVATION, PACKAGING & MARKING REQUIREMENTS

The offeror shall adhere to the AFMC Form 158, Packing Requirements, specified Department of Defense (DoD) Military Standards, American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) International, American National Standard Institute (ANSI), Data Item Description(s), DoD specifications, FAR/DAR Clauses, documentation, and marking for the development of military packaging as prescribed in the contract.

MIL-STD 2073-1, Standard Practice for Military Packaging

The offeror shall use MIL-STD 2073-1, to develop military packaging using the decision chart in accordance with the requirements of the section, Section 5 and all Appendices therein. Military packaging requirements shall be documented in accordance with Appendix E and as specified on the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). These requirements are generally defined by a twelve-digit position-sensitive code system, as illustrated on figure A-1. Appropriate codes are drawn from those listed in Appendix J. When an item has been determined to be in the special group category, a Special Packaging Instruction shall be required, prepared in accordance with Appendix E and as specified on the CDRL. Furthermore, packaging of hazardous materials shall be developed IAW the requirements specified in A.4. Packaging of classified material shall meet DoD 5220.22M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual. Apply when prescribed on the AFMC Form 158, Packaging requirements and DIDs.

ASTM D3951, Standard Practice For Commercial Packaging

The offeror shall apply preservation, packaging, packing, and markings, for specific commodities when prescribed on the AFMC Form 158, Packaging Requirements.

MIL-STD 129, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

The offeror shall use MIL-STD 129, and adhere to the minimum uniform military marking, labels, requirements for materiel shipment and storage. Additional marking may be required by the contract or the cognizant activity. Shipment planning for supplies, equipment, and ammunition will be as specified in this standard. A marking is the numbers, letters, bar codes, labels, tags, symbols, or colors applied to provide identification and to expedite handling during shipment and storage. The offeror shall also ensure and affix a completed DD Form 1574, Serviceable Tag-Materiel or DD Form 1574-1 (not required for Hazardous Material), Serviceable Label- Materiel to each unit pack or intermediate container and prime outer container(s).