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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING
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PIIN/SIIN W56HZV-12-R-0445
MOD/AMD
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D-1 52.247-4016 HEAT TREATMENT AND MARKING OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS AUG/2005
(TACOM)
Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All non-manufactured wood
used in packaging shall be heat treated to a core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes. The box/pallet
manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall be affiliated with an inspection agency accredited by the board
of review of the American Lumber Standard Committee. The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging
shall ensure traceability to the original source of heat treatment.
Marking. Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. The
quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens; on two sides of the pallet.
Foreign manufacturers shall have the heat treatment of non-manufactured wood products verified in accordance with their National Plant
Protection Organization's compliance program. In addition, wood used as dunnage for blocking and bracing shall be ordered with ALSC
certified marking for dunnage or the markings may be applied locally at two foot intervals.
D.1 Preservation and Packaging
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D.1.1 Required software, technical data, reports, etc. delivered under this contract shall be preserved and packaged to deter theft and
assure safe arrival to the destination without damage to contents.
D.1.2 The contractor shall preserve, package, pack and mark the BEBs and package, pack and mark all other items delivered under this
contract in accordance with the approved packaging data as generated and submitted by the contractor and approved by the Government. If
packaging data is not available at the time of delivery, the contractor shall preserve, package, pack and mark the items in accordance
with the following requirements:
D.1.2.1 If Shipping and Storage Instructions for the BEBs have not been developed by the contractor and approved by the Government; the
BEBs shall be processed to Level B drive-on/drive-off requirements in accordance with MIL-STD-3003. Fuel tanks shall be one-half (1/2)
filled with operational fuel and applicable biocide or JP8 fuel. All batteries shall be fully charged. Vehicles and mechanical
equipment containing internal combustion engines or wet batteries are subject to requirements of Code of Federal Regulation Title 49
(for truck and rail transport), International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (for vessel transport) and the Joint Service Regulation
AFMAN24-204/TM38-250 (for military air). All preventive maintenance shall be performed prior to Government acceptance. All components
removed from the vehicle for reduction of cube including accessories shall be preserved, packaged, packed and marked to ensure safe
delivery within the vehicle and minimize pilferage, corrosion and deterioration during shipment to receiving activity including
temporary outdoor storage for up to 90 days.
D.1.2.2 The Crew Protection Kit (CPK) shall be delivered and stored in a container that is new, weatherproof, non-collapsible, lockable,
repairable, and suitable for repeated use. The container shall be warehouse stackable to sixteen feet when fully loaded to container
rated gross weight without damage or permanent deformation. The container shall be configured such that all components of the armor kit
are protected during shipment, and to facilitate quick inventory of the contents. When the armor kit is installed, the container shall
store all items removed to facilitate armor installation. The container shall have forklift pockets that conform to STANAG 2828 that
allow the container to be fork lifted from all four sides. In accordance with MIL-STD-209 the containers shall be capable of being
transported by military and commercial vehicles, trailers, trains, marine vessels, aircraft, dolly sets and shall withstand the impact
forces encountered in shipment without damage or permanent deformation. The containers shall be capable of being transported by C-130,
C-5, and C-17 with or without supporting equipment existing in the DoD system. The container shall be painted the same color as the
armor kit contained within. For container types existing in the DoD inventory, the modifications performed for this effort shall not
void existing certifications.
D.1.2.3 Consumable items, Training Aids, System Support Packages (SSP) and Special Tools scheduled for shipment shall be preservation,
packaging, packing, unitization and marking furnished by the contractor to provide exceptional physical and mechanical protection,
provide multiple handling, shipment by any mode, placed into storage for a period of one (1) year and meet or exceed the following
requirements. It also shall provide for multiple handling, redistribution without additional repackaging and shipment by any mode.
D.1.2.3.1 Cleanliness
Items shall be free of dirt and other contaminants which would contribute to the deterioration of the item or which would require
cleaning by the customer prior to use. Coatings and preservatives applied to the item for protection are not considered contaminants.
D.1.2.3.2 Preservation
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