The "Packaging and Marking Guide for DoD" serves as an informational resource for understanding the packaging requirements dictated by the Department of Defense (DoD). Compiled originally and updated by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), the guide emphasizes that it is not an enforceable document but offers insights into packaging for solicitations and contracts, including hazardous materials compliance. Sections detail the locations of packaging requirements within contracts, outline standards for military and commercial packaging—MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM D-3951—and provide a framework for preserving items during shipment and storage.
Key methods for military preservation are outlined, specifying levels of packaging protection (Level A and B), methods of preservation, and various packaging requirement codes. The guide also addresses inspections, quality assurance provisions, and proper marking for packages, ensuring compliance with federal standards.
The document’s structure comprises a foreword, detailed sections on packaging requirements and methodologies, appendices with further guidance, and tables for packaging codes. Overall, it aids contractors and procurement officials in navigating the complex requirements of DoD packaging standards to ensure effective delivery and preservation of military items.
The document outlines overhaul requirements for the Fuel Metering and Distributing Pump, detailing inspections, repairs, and packaging standards for the U.S. Coast Guard. Contractors must disassemble and inspect the pump, submitting a Condition Report and cost proposal that includes needed parts and labor estimates. Overhaul should restore the pump to its original specifications using genuine MAN Diesel Engine parts, culminating in a pre-calibration for Coast Guard use.
All repairs must receive prior written consent from the Contracting Officer. Post-repair documentation, including a final inspection report and Certificate of Conformance, is required before packaging. The pumps should be packaged in protective envelopes with moisture-controlling desiccants and shipped in sturdy wooden boxes marked with essential information. A warranty guarantees defect coverage following installation.
This file serves as an official guideline for the government procurement process, ensuring that maintenance work follows stringent standards to ensure equipment reliability and safety for Coast Guard operations.