6830-00-000-0199

Packing shall be accomplished to meet the performance test requirements of astm-d4169, distribution cycle 18, assurance level 1.

Packing shall be accomplished in accordance with table c.Ii for the packing level specified. closure, sealing and reinforcement shall be in accordance with the appropriate shipping container specification.

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.

Special requirements.

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.