4220-01-053-5282

Packing shall be accomplished using cleated plywood wood boxes conforming to astm-d6251, type iii, class 2 or nailed wood boxes conforming to astm-d6880, class 2, heavy duty, or covered wood crates conforming to astm-d6039, type v, style b, or lumber and plywood sheathed wood crates conforming to mil-c-104, or load-bearing base skidded wood-cleated boxes conforming to astm-d6256, type ii (overseas), or steel or aluminum slotted angle crates conforming to mil-c-9897. Type i, or open wood crates conforming to mil-c-3774.

Packing shall be accomplished using boxes fabricated in accordance with astm-d5118, class weather-resistant.

Options can be exercised as to specific method of preservation or dod approved packaging materials to be used. however, basic preservation method shall be retained, supplemental data shall be complied with, and unit package dimensions shall not be increased by more than one inch. equal or better protection shall be given the item and there shall be no increase in the package cost.

No special marking.

Packaging and marking for hazardous materials shall comply with applicable requirements for performance oriented packaging contained in the international air transport association (iata) dangerous goods regulations or the international maritime dangerous goods code (imdg) and the code of federal regulations (cfr) title 29, title 40 and title 49. all performance test requirements shall be supported by certificates and reports attesting to the date and the results obtained from performance oriented packaging testing. the contractor, if not a self-certifier, shall be responsible for assuring that third party sources providing performance testing services are, in fact, registered with the department of transporation. the contractor's signed certification that the packaged configuration meets iata or imdg requirements shall be incorporated on the dd form 250, material inspection and receiving report, and other related acceptance documents if the dd form 250 is not used. all certificates and reports shall be available for inspection by authorized government representatives for a period of three years.