Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com ensure the exchange and availability of information on proposed, in-process, and completed packaging projects. Details for accomplishment of this effort are in chapter 4. f. Requirements for packaging in contracts will be detailed, cost effective, and reflect the approved levels of protection. Each DOD component will develop procedures to measure and document packaging savings and cost avoidance actions. g. DOD standardization documents prescribing packaging requirements will be coordinated with a representative cross section of the private sector as prescribed in DOD 4120.24–M. h.
Packaging required to maintain the item from the time of acquisition throughout its anticipated life-cycle will be provided at the time of acquisition. This protection may be obtained from the prime contractor, subcontractor, manufacturer, or a packaging contractor. A Government facility will be used only— (1) After the inventory control point (ICP) and the facility commander approve the request. (2) When it is established as cost beneficial. (3) When available commercial sources cannot or will not provide the service within the required timeframe. i.
When logistics requirements, to include fragility, are revised, packaging data will be reviewed to determine compatibility with the new requirements. j. Materiel packaged at a level lower than that required for a particular shipment or storage will be repackaged to upgrade it to the appropriate level and funded by the owner of the materiel. k. Unitized loads will be used when the items or packs being shipped are compatible and the unitization results in overall economy, or when the requisitioning activity requests a unitized load. The requirement for unitization will be specified in acquisition actions. l. DOD activities will keep abreast of current commercial packaging technology. m.
DOD activities will encourage vendors to submit new or advanced commercial packaging methods, procedures, equipment, and materials for testing and approval per chapter 6 of this regulation. Before introducing a new material for use, consideration will be given to availability before establishing its use as a requirement. n. Standard sized modular units, intermediate, and exterior packs will be compatible with established pallet, containerization, and air cargo transport system sizes approved by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). o.
This joint regulation will not be construed as authorizing any compromise with established safety standards when selecting levels of protection for hazardous materials (HAZMAT). p . D O D p o l i c i e s f o r p a c k a g i n g o f H A Z M A T a r e f o u n d i n D L A D 4 1 4 5 . 4 1 / A R 7 0 0 – 1 4 3 / A F J I 2 4 – 2 1 0 / N A V - SUPINST 4030.55B/MCO 4030.40B. DOD policies for the transportation of HAZMAT are in DOD 4500.9–R, part II, chapter 204. q. Design and function data on all specialized reusable containers will be furnished according to MIL–STD–2073–1. Details for accomplishment of this effort are in chapter 5 of this regulation. r.
Packaging required to protect electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS) items against damage and deterioration from the time of acquisition to anticipated use will be provided at the time of acquisition. MIL–HDBK–773 will be used as guidelines in the identification, packaging, handling, and storing of ESDS items. s. Use of plastic packaging materials to protect supply items destined for stowage aboard Navy ships, and for void fill materials, will be kept to an absolute minimum, per NAVSUP Pub 485. t.
Ensure that packaging functional management objectives are part of the packing, handling, storage and transporta- tion (PHS&T) Acquisition Logistics Element, and that support considerations are an integral part of the system’s design requirements. The system must be cost effectively supported through its life-cycle, and the packaging necessary to the initial fielding and operational support of the system must be identified, developed, and acquired. Packaging engineering/logistics activities are most effective when integrated into the contractor’s and Government’s system engineering technical data management processes. u.
DOD materiel procured under the Secretary of Defense’s acquisition reform, single process initiative (SPI) packaging pilot must reflect packaging performance criteria equal to or better than the MIL–STD–2073–1 military requirements specified. Direct vendor delivery programs or item packaging requirements, which specify vendor, supplier, or manufacturer’s commercial practices, must reflect packaging performance criteria equal to or better than the requirements specified in ASTM–D 3951. Shippers of material, packed as described above, will be liable for item damage, and will be reported under the DOD supply discrepancy reporting (SDR). 2–2.
Military levels of protection Military levels of protection will be specified in chapter 3 table 3–1 of this regulation and MIL–STD 2073–1. The provisions of this publication (AR 700–15, NAVSUPINST 4030.28E, AFJMAN 24–206, MCO 4030.28E, DLAR 4145.7) are also the subject of STANAG 4280. When amendment, revision, or cancellation of this publication is proposed that will affect or violate the agreement concerned, the preparing activity or responsible agency will advise the U.S. representative to NATO to ensure that the U.S. position is revised accordingly. 2 AR 700–15/NAVSUPINST 4030.28E/AFJMAN 24–206/MCO 4030.33E/DLAR 4145.7 • 12 January 2004