Buyer context
DLA identifies MIL-STD-129 as a military shipment and storage marking reference. The buyer should confirm the requirements that actually apply to the contract, including any additional customer instructions. Do not assume that one generic label fits every destination.
Putting it into the enquiry
Treat artwork and marking information as controlled project data. Assign someone to approve the content before production, and record the approved version with the packaging documents. If a customer changes a reference, verify which existing stock or future batches are affected.
What to confirm
- Customer marking requirements
- Artwork approval owner
- Reference consistency across documents
Should a supplier invent an NSN for the label?
No. Use the item identification supplied or confirmed through the appropriate procurement and codification process.
Source information
pscc.army.mil
General guidance for empty protective packaging; product requirements and acceptance evidence are agreed for each supply.