COUPLING CLAMP

This Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) guide, "Packaging and Marking Guide For DoD," provides essential information for familiarization with packaging and marking requirements within federal government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs. While not officially adopted by DoD, it serves as an informational resource, not replacing contractual obligations. The guide details where packaging requirements are found in solicitations and contracts (Sections A-J), and outlines regulations for hazardous materials (Title 49 CFR, IMO/IMDG, ICAO/IATA, AFMAN 24-204_IP). It differentiates between commercial packaging (ASTM D-3951) for immediate use items and military packaging (MIL-STD-2073-1E) for items requiring robust protection during shipment and storage. The document defines military preservation and packing levels (Level A and B), outlines five basic methods of military preservation, and explains the MIL-STD-2073-1E Worksheet and Packaging Requirement Codes (PRC). It also covers quality assurance provisions, preservation and packing inspections (MIL-STD-2073-1E(1), Appendix G), and various package markings, including identification, bar codes, address, and special markings (e.g., shelf-life, hazardous materials, RFID). The guide concludes with information on heat-treated wood packaging material and palletization standards (MIL-STD-147).