This government file, DD FORM 2169, outlines the special packaging instructions for a Dressed Axle #4, part number 3815353. The document details the military preservation method (MIL-STD-2073-1E, Method 20), including cleaning, drying, and preservation steps using specific materials like MIL-PRF-16173 and MIL-PRF-10924. It specifies the application of approximately 1 quart of MIL-PRF-2105, GR 80W-90 gear lubricant into the axle housing and sealing all fittings with NAS-847 caps/plugs. The packing instructions for Level A require blocking and bracing with ASTM-D6199 materials, a MIL-PRF-121 Type II barrier, and an ASTM-D7478 Type II, Class 2, Style A container. The unit pack has a weight of 2648.0 lbs and a volume of 104.933 cubic feet, with dimensions of 105.3 x 35.8 x 48.1 inches. Marking is to be done in accordance with MIL-STD-129. The document also provides a comprehensive bill of materials for the blocking, bracing, and container assembly, including lumber sizes, barrier materials, and hardware sets with specific bolt and washer configurations. Detailed notes explain inspection procedures, cleaning processes, preservative application cautions (e.g., not on wheel hub interior walls), gear lubricant filling instructions, and container assembly specifics. Diagrams on subsequent pages illustrate the crate base, packaging support assembly, hold-down placements, and the fill location for the lubricant, emphasizing that the unit container also serves as the shipping container.

This government solicitation, SPRDL1-25-R-0229, outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for commercial items, specifically Axle Assemblies, Vehicular Nondr. The acquisition is unrestricted, and only one award will be made for the total quantity of all items. Offerors must provide supply chain traceability documentation for ten years, confirming item conformity and approved manufacturing sources. The solicitation details electronic submission requirements via email to the Contract Specialist, emphasizing timely submission. Packaging and marking must adhere to military standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, with specific requirements for wood packaging materials and hazardous materials. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, requiring contractor cooperation for drawings and specifications. The delivery schedule for the Axle Assemblies is 451 days after contract award, with options for accelerated delivery. Unique Item Identification (IUID) is required for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more, with detailed reporting specifications.