This government file outlines specific packaging instructions for an "ENGINE BLOCK, DIESEL" (National Stock No. 2815-01-542-7909), dated May 9, 2012. The document details preservation, cleaning, drying, packing, and marking requirements according to military and ASTM standards. Key steps include applying MIL-PRF-21260, GR 10 preservative, wrapping with MIL-PRF-121, TY II, and using A-A-59135, CL 2, GR A cushioning. Packing involves blocking/bracing (MIL-STD-1186 and ASTM D6199) and a MIL-DTL-6060 bag. The final container is an ASTM D6880, CL 2, ST 7 (MODIFIED) wooden container, constructed with specific lumber and cleat dimensions. Quality assurance provisions require inspection of preservation, unit pack, and packing in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1D and MIL-STD-1186. The unit container serves as the shipping container, and specific instructions are provided for applying wraps, cushioning, and preservative to bare ferrous metal surfaces. This document ensures standardized and secure packaging for the engine block.
This government solicitation (SPRDL1-25-R-0211) from DLA Land Warren is for the procurement of 60 diesel engine blocks (NSN: 2815-01-542-7909, Mfr CAGE: 02978, Part Number: E9A101-0010) with an option for an additional 60. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price, and only one award will be made for the total quantity. Offers for less than the total quantity are ineligible. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, requiring contact with DCMA before shipment. Deliveries for the basic quantity are due 365 days after award, with the option quantity also due 365 days after exercise. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, including passive RFID tagging if DFARS clause 252.211-7006 is applicable. Wood packaging materials must be heat-treated and marked in accordance with ISPM 15. The solicitation emphasizes electronic submission of proposals via email to the Contract Specialist, with strict adherence to deadlines. Offerors must retain supply chain traceability documentation for ten years, including manufacturer details and all intermediaries. The acquisition is restricted to the specified manufacturer's part number or approved interchangeable alternatives. No Class I or Class II Ozone-Depleting Substances are to be used without government approval. The unique item identification requirement for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more is exempted for these line items by military service.