GASKET, NOZZLE AND IGNITOR

This document is Military Standard MIL-STD-129R, dated February 18, 2014, which establishes Department of Defense (DoD) standard practices for military marking for shipment and storage. It supersedes MIL-STD-129P (with Change 4) and incorporates MIL-HDBK-129. The standard applies to all DoD departments and agencies, providing uniform minimum requirements for marking packages, containers, palletized unit loads, and loose or unpacked items. Key updates in this revision focus on aligning with Life Cycle Serialized Item Management and Item Unique Identification (IUID) programs. Significant changes include: - Establishing rules for 2D (PDF417) bar codes, including Macro PDF417 bar codes, to accommodate extensive unique item identifier (UII) and serial number data. - Standardizing the Military Shipping Label (MSL) format, which now includes a conditional Transportation Tracking Number (TTN). - Specifying definitions for content packing lists versus shipment packing lists. - Completely rewriting the ammunition and explosives section to introduce a new ammunition/explosive packaging label format. - Outlining requirements for passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, hazardous materials (HAZMAT) labeling, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive device markings. The document includes detailed guidelines on the size, materials, durability, and placement of identification text and bar codes for various package types, such as crates, cylindrical containers, wood products, and vehicles.

This Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) guide outlines the packaging, marking, and labeling requirements for Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions. Designed as an informational tool for federal contractors, the document explains how to identify packaging specifications within solicitations and details the critical differences between commercial packaging standards (ASTM D-3951) and military-grade preservation and packing (MIL-STD-2073-1E). The guide breaks down the five basic levels of military preservation (Methods 10 through 50), which range from basic physical protection to water-vapor-proof protection utilizing desiccants. It also defines Level A (severe conditions) and Level B (moderate conditions) military packing standards. Contractors must adhere to rigorous quality assurance provisions, including visual inspections and leakage testing (MIL-STD-3010). Furthermore, the document details precise shipment marking requirements under MIL-STD-129, including identification data, linear and 2D barcoding, and Military Shipping Labels (MSLs). Special compliance regulations are highlighted for hazardous materials, shelf-life items, electrostatic-sensitive devices, and heat-treated wood packaging materials (WPM). Finally, the guide covers palletization standards (MIL-STD-147) and passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging under DFARS Clause 252.211-7006. Contractors are advised to consult their specific solicitation or contract to verify the exact specifications and revisions required.