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There are two levels of standards for packaging items purchased by DLA
DLA provides a great deal of information on marking and packaging at DLA Packaging
The solicitation document will specify which standard applies. From 40 to 50% of solicitations use the commercial option.
In the case of MIL-STD -2073, you can comply with in-house resources or use the services of a commercial MIL Spec packaging service. Google "mil spec pack ship" to search for commercial providers.
For MIL-STD -2073, the coded requirements might look like the following:
PRES MTHD: 11
CLNG/DRY: 3
PRESV MAT: 21
WRAP MAT: CA
CUSH/DUNN MAT: AH
CUSH/DUNN THKNESS: A
UNIT CONT: A3
OPI: A
INTRMDTE CONT: ZZ
INTRMDTE CONT QTY: ZZZ
PACK CODE: 7
Leidos provides a code lookup utility HERE that is quite handy. Using the example codes above, your requirements would be:
Method of Preservation | 11 | MIL-STD-2073-1B/2C Code: Method 20 (formerly Method I) - Must have preservative coating (greaseproof wrap, MIL-B-121,as required. |
Cleaning &Drying | 3 | MIL-STD-2073-1B/2C Code: Two-step petroleum solvent. |
Preservative Material | MIL-PRF-16173, Grade 5, corrosion preventive, solvent cutback, water displacing soft film, low pressure steam removable |
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Wrapping Material | CA | A-A-203, kraft wrapping paper. |
Cushioning Material | AH | MIL-STD-2073-1B/2C Code: MIL-F-81334, foam, plastic, flexible, open cell, polyester-type, poly-urethane grades 1 and 2 |
Cushioning Thickness | A | 1/4 inch thick. |
U/I Container | A3 | MIL-STD-2073-1B/2C Code: Bags made of material conforming to MIL-B-121. Closure shall be by heat seal only. |
Packing | 7 | Packing shall be accomplished using cleated-plywood boxes conforming to ASTMD6251, Type III, Class 1 (domestic), or nailed wood boxes conforming to PPP-B- 621, Class 1, or wirebound boxes conforming to PPP-B-585, Class 1. |
Unit Container Level | B | Unit container provides level B packing protection. |
Optional Procedures | A | Packaging is in accordance with a procedural specification or a SPI. The appropriate specification number will be shown in-the-clear in the supplemental data area. |