Manual for the Control of Program Stock (Receiving, Handling, Storage,
Packaging, Preservation, and Delivery of Controlled Flight, Non-Flight,
and Ground Support Equipment)

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**Manual for the Control of Program Stock (Receiving, Handling, Storage,
Packaging, Preservation, and Delivery of Non-Flight, Controlled Flight,
and Ground Support Equipment Items)**

February 2001

Approved by

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Nathaniel Wright, Director, Center Operations

Concurrance by

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G. Lee. Norbraten, Director, JSC ISO 9000 Office

**Change Record**

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**Table of Contents**

[1 PURPOSE 6](#purpose)

[2 SCOPE 6](#scope)

[3 DEFINITIONS 6](#definitions)

[4 QUALITY RECORDS AND FORMS 9](#quality-records-and-forms)

[4.1 QUALITY RECORDS 9](#quality-records)

[4.2 OTHER RECORDS 10](#other-records)

[5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNING NOTES
10](#safety-precautions-and-warning-notes)

[6 REFERENCES 10](#references)

[7 TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, and MATERIALS 11](#tools-equipment-and-materials)

[8 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
11](#personnel-training-and-certification)

[9 RESPONSIBILITIES 11](#responsibilities)

[10 PROCEDURES 12](#procedures)

[10.1 Receipts Through JSC Central Receiving & Bonded Stores
12](#receipts-through-jsc-central-receiving-bonded-stores)

[10.1.1 Receipt into Central Receiving, NASA-Tagged Property
12](#receipt-into-central-receiving-nasa-tagged-property)

[10.1.2 Non-NASA Tagged Material 13](#non-nasa-tagged-material)

[10.1.3 Procurement of New Material/Equipment
13](#procurement-of-new-materialequipment)

[10.1.4 Customer-Supplied Product/Loan/Test & Return and Hand Carry
13](#customer-supplied-productloantest-return-and-hand-carry)

[10.1.5 Receipts into Bonded Storage Areas
14](#receipts-into-bonded-storage-areas)

[10.1.8 Lithium Batteries 15](#lithium-batteries)

[10.1.9 Pyrotechnics 15](#pyrotechnics)

[10.1.10 Radioactive Materials 15](#radioactive-materials)

[10.1.11 Compressed Gas Cylinders 15](#compressed-gas-cylinders)

[10.2 STORAGE 15](#storage)

[10.2.1 Bonded Storage 15](#bonded-storage)

[10.2.2 Storage of Software 16](#storage-of-software)

[10.2.3 Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESD) & Surface Mount
Technology Component (SMT) Storage
17](#electrostatic-discharge-sensitive-esd-surface-mount-technology-component-smt-storage)

[10.2.4 Shelf Life/Limited Life Storage
17](#shelf-lifelimited-life-storage)

[10.2.5 Storage of Precision Clean Bagged Items
18](#storage-of-precision-clean-bagged-items)

[10.2.6 Cables & Harnesses Storage 18](#cables-harnesses-storage)

[10.2.7 Hazardous Material Storage 19](#hazardous-material-storage)

[10.2.8 Lithium Battery/General Battery Storage
19](#lithium-batterygeneral-battery-storage)

[10.2.9 O-Ring Storage 19](#o-ring-storage)

[10.2.10 Controlled Storage Areas On-Site
19](#controlled-storage-areas-on-site)

[10.2.11 Storage of Flight Hardware
20](#storage-of-flight-hardware-general-requirements-ph-must-comply-with-the-storage-requirements-as-shown-in-section-10.2.-of-this-procedure.-internal-work-instructionsdesk-instruction-used-by-technical-organizationscontractors-must-comply-with-this-guidance-document)

[10.2.12 Work-In-Progress Storage
20](#work-in-progress-storage-general-requirements-laboratories-test-facilities-controlled-work-areas-as-follows)

[10.2.13 Uncontrolled Hardware
21](#uncontrolled-hardware-general-requirements)

[10.2.14 Hardware Control
21](#hardware-control-for-controlled-storage-general-requirements-operated-by-technical-organizationcontractors-as-requested-by-technical-organization-division-chief-to-jb9.)

[10.2.15 JB and QAF Monitoring of Bonded Storage and Controlled Storage
Areas
21](#jb-and-qaf-monitoring-of-bonded-storage-and-controlled-storage-areas)

[10.2.16 Storage of Precision Cleaned Items
22](#storage-of-precision-cleaned-items)

[10.3 PACKAGING 22](#packaging)

[10.3.1 Packaging/Packing 22](#packagingpacking)

[10.3.2 Preservation vs. Packaging 22](#preservation-vs.-packaging)

[10.3.3 Provisions for Testing Electrical and Electronic Items
22](#provisions-for-testing-electrical-and-electronic-items)

[10.3.4 JSC Form 911 Parts Identification Tag
23](#jsc-form-911-parts-identification-tag)

[10.3.5 ESD Sensitive Component Packaging
23](#esd-sensitive-component-packaging)

[10.3.6 Lithium and General Battery Packaging Requirements
23](#lithium-and-general-battery-packaging-requirements)

[10.3.7 Cables 23](#cables)

[10.3.8 Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
23](#surface-mount-technology-smt)

[10.4 PRESERVATION
24](#preservation-the-application-and-use-of-adequate-protective-measures-to-prevent-deterioration-from-environmental-hazards.-measures-may-include-appropriate-cleaning-and-drying-methods-preservatives-and-wrapping-for-protection-from-chemical-danger.)

[10.4.1 Precision cleaned parts 24](#precision-cleaned-parts)

[10.4.2 Environment 24](#environment)

[10.4.3 Equipment 24](#equipment)

[10.4.6 Packaging Techniques and Materials
24](#packaging-techniques-and-materials)

[10.4.7 Liquid Oxygen (LOX) compatibility
24](#liquid-oxygen-lox-compatibility)

[10.4.8 Sealing Orifices 25](#sealing-orifices)

[10.4.9 Plastic Closures 25](#plastic-closures)

[10.4.10 Metallic Closures 25](#metallic-closures)

[10.4.11 Film Cushioning 25](#film-cushioning)

[10.4.12 Inner Bag Purging Gases 25](#inner-bag-purging-gases)

[10.4.13 Dissimilar Metals 25](#dissimilar-metals)

[10.4.14 Preservatives
26](#preservatives-preservative-materials-shall-not-be-used-on-items-which-have-been-precision-cleaned.-chemical-preservative-coatings-must-be-used-with-caution-and-clearly-labeled-as-to-chemical-hazard-and-contamination-controls-required-for-handling-and-storage)

[10.4.15 Sealing Techniques 26](#sealing-techniques)

[10.4.16 Packaging of Small Items 26](#packaging-of-small-items)

[10.4.17 Packaging of Large, Heavy, or Odd-Shaped Items
26](#packaging-of-large-heavy-or-odd-shaped-items)

[10.4.18 Capped or Plugged Closures 26](#capped-or-plugged-closures)

[10.4.19 Film Sheet Closures 26](#film-sheet-closures)

[10.4.20 Film Over-wrap 26](#film-over-wrap)

[10.4.21 Packaging of Hose and Tube Assemblies
26](#packaging-of-hose-and-tube-assemblies)

[10.4.25 Certification Decals 27](#certification-decals)

[10.5 DELIVERY (SHIPPING) 27](#delivery-shipping)

[10.5.1 Delivery Function 27](#delivery-function)

[10.5.2 Overview of the Shipping Process at JSC
27](#overview-of-the-shipping-process-at-jsc)

[10.5.3 Preparation for Shipment from JSC
27](#preparation-for-shipment-from-jsc)

[10.5.4 PM/PE or designee will initiate the JSC Form 290
28](#pef-or-designee-will-initiate-the-jsc-form-290)

[10.5.5 Product Handler (PH)
28](#product-handler-ph-will-complete-a-jsc-form-290-in-accordance-with-jb9w-09-common-work-instruction-how-to-prepare-and-process-jsc-form-290-shipping-document)

[10.5.9 Post-flight hardware/equipment
29](#post-flight-hardwareequipment)

[10.5.10 Shipping Discrepant Hardware 29](#shipping-discrepant-hardware)

[10.5.11 Shipping Hardware 29](#shipping-hardware)

[11 FLOWCHART 30](#flowchart)

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# 1 PURPOSE

To provide a single document that defines requirements, responsibilities
of affected personnel, procedures, and documentation for the receiving,
handling, storage, preservation, packaging, shipping, and delivery of
program stock / Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and the management
of all Johnson Space Center (JSC) on-site Bonded Storage, JB approved
Contractor Bonded Storage or Controlled Storage Areas.

# SCOPE

This procedure provides instructions for the receiving, handling,
storage, packaging, preservation, and shipment of flight hardware and
software products and associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) under
the control of the JSC Quality Management System (QMS). The intent of
these instructions is to help prevent damage to the items and
standardize the requirements for handling of program stock / Government
Furnished Equipment (GFE) at JSC. This procedure applies to JSC on-site
and local offsite contractors (delivering to on-site).

# DEFINITIONS

1.  **Bonded Storage:** A method used for the financial accounting,
    control, storage, and issue of flight and mission -related material,
    equipment, and documentation. NPG 4100.1, subparagraph 3.2.2, to be
    designated Program Stock inventory, the extended dollar value of the
    items maintained therein shall exceed \$75,000. Program Stock
    inventory shall be under appropriate Center inventory and financial
    accounting controls. In this document the terms bonded storage, bond
    room, and bond are used interchangeably. Bonded storage areas are
    operated by the Center Operations Directorate, Logistics
    Division/Supply and Support Services Branch, and designated on-site
    contractors. Quality Assurance Function (QAF) personnel monitor all
    bond room operations.

2.  **Bonded Storage Operator's Acceptance Inspection:** An inspection
    conducted by bonded storage personnel prior to receiving program
    stock into a JSC and on-site contractor operated bonded storage
    area.

3.  **Controlled Equipment (NASA Tagged):** An item of personal property
    in the configuration of a mechanical, electrical, or electronic
    apparatus or tool, normally costing in excess \$1000.00 and is
    controlled by NASA Equipment Management System (NEMS), which may
    perform a function independently or in conjunction with other
    equipment or components per NPG 4200.1E & NPG 4200.2B.

4.  **Controlled Storage Area:** Secure storage areas other than a
    Bonded Storage area, which are approved by the Logistics Division
    for temporary storage of flight products under the management of the
    JSC user organization. NPG 4100.1, subparagraph 3.2.2, items not
    meeting the \$75,000 criteria (***extended dollar value of items
    maintained therein not to exceed \$75,000, excluding NASA tagged
    items controlled by NEMS***) Bench Stock or Work in Progress may be
    maintained in a controlled storage operation or under other locally
    determined (Logistics Division) controls. Controlled storage areas
    are operated by the user organization, and monitored by Quality
    Assurance Function (QAF) personnel for compliance to this and
    related bonded storage requirements documents. Long term storage or
    future usage must be in bonded storage.

5.  **Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS):** Commercial hardware or software
    that is purchased "as is" for intended use or to be used for some
    other process or use.

6.  **Designated Verification (DV) Program:** Verification of a
    Mandatory Inspection Point (MIP) shall be traceable (via use of a
    stamp) to designated verifier performing the designated verification
    activity on behalf of the Quality Assurance Function (QAF). Program
    must comply with requirements in NT1-CWI-002 and NT NASA Quality
    Assurance Program must approve program. Logistics Division, Base
    Operations Support Services (BOSS) contractor has an approved DV
    program.

7.  **Designated Verification (DV) Candidate:** A person who has met the
    requirements to perform an inspection task.

8.  **Flight Hardware (Controlled)**: The following are the approved
    types of hardware for storage in Bonded Storage/Controlled Storage.

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1.  **Class I Equipment:** Equipment acceptable for flight use
    (controlled flight equipment). Identification shall be in accordance
    with approved drawings or specifications**.** This equipment
    **[MUST]{.underline}** be stored in Bonded storage or Controlled
    storage area when not in use.

2.  **Class II Equipment:** Equipment acceptable for use in ground tests
    or training in a hazardous environment (controlled flight
    equipment). The nameplate or a label adjacent to the nameplate shall
    be conspicuously marked "Class II, Controlled Equipment" with flight
    compatible material. This equipment **[MUST]{.underline}** be stored
    in Bonded storage or Controlled storage area when not in use.

3.  **Class III Equipment:** Equipment that is acceptable for
    non-hazardous training or display purposes (non-flight equipment).
    This equipment shall be conspicuously identified by red (or orange)
    stripes alternating with a contrasting base color or painted solid
    red. Red paint no. 28913 as specified by Federal Standard 595A is
    the preferred color. An alternative to the paint method of
    identification is a red (or orange) striped nameplate, tag, adhesive
    decal, or label marked "Class III, Not for Flight" applied to
    equipment. The identification shall be visible when the equipment is
    installed. This equipment may be stored in Bonded storage or
    Controlled storage area.

4.  **Class IIIW Equipment:** Equipment that acceptable for use in Water
    Immersion training in a hazardous environment controlled non-flight
    equipment). This equipment shall be conspicuously identified by red
    (or orange) stripes alternating with a contrasting base color or
    painted solid red. Red paint no. 28913 as specified by Federal
    Standard 595A is the preferred color. An alternative to the paint
    method of identification is a red (or orange) striped nameplate,
    tag, adhesive decal, or label marked "Class III, Not for Flight"
    applied to equipment. The identification shall be visible when the
    equipment is installed. This equipment may be stored in Bonded
    storage or Controlled storage area.

5.  **Discrepancy Report/Material Review Record (DR/MRR):** A record of
    an actual discrepant condition or nonconformance to specifications.
    See NT1-CWI-003.

6.  **Ground Support Equipment (GSE):** GSE is non-flight equipment
    designed and certified with a physical and/or functional interface
    with the flight hardware that is routinely required for the
    handling, servicing, inspection, testing, maintenance, alignment,
    adjustment checkout, repair, and overhaul of Class I or Class II
    products. GSE may stored in Bonded Storage or a Controlled Storage
    Area.

7.  **Special Test Equipment/Devices (STE/D):** STE/D are similar to GSE
    but have not had design and certification reviews. This equipment
    may be used in support of Class I, II, IIIW, and GSE checkout and
    service but will not directly interface with flight equipment. STE/D
    may be stored in Bonded Storage or a Controlled Storage Area.

    8.  **Government Furnished Equipment:** Property in the possession
        of, or acquired directly by the Government and subsequently
        delivered or otherwise made available to the contractor for use
        in flight or flight-related hardware processing activities. The
        controlled hardware category includes Class I, II, controlled
        Class III, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

    9.  **Hand Carry:** method of shipping flight hardware off-site
        (i.e. local contractor facility within 50 mile radius of JSC,
        Ellington Field, Sonny Carter Training Facility), (remote
        contractor, other NASA Centers, KSC for flight, or international
        space partners requires a JSC Form 290), by means of an
        individual transporting the item in a government vehicle,
        privately owned vehicle (POV), or carry on baggage, or hold
        baggage for commercial/government air transport (with
        appropriate documentation).

    10. **Inventory:** All material being held by a JSC operated bond
        room, contractor operated bond room (on-site) or JB approved
        controlled storage area, except for that material actually in
        process of use or consumption.

    11. **Local Off-Site Contractor:** NASA Support Contractor located
        within 50-mile radius of JSC proper.

    12. **Material:** **[Consumable]{.underline}** material supplies,
        parts, component items **[that do not]{.underline}** meet
        criteria for controlled equipment (NASA Tagged) that are held in
        inventory prior to issue for use or consumption as referenced in
        NPG 4100.1, (Nuts, Bolts, Wire, Adhesives, small
        **[Consumable]{.underline}** electrical components of low dollar
        value). JSC Form 528 may be used to move this type of material
        on-site to Bonded storage.

    13. **NASA Tagged Property:** Controlled equipment that has an
        acquisition cost (\$1000.00) in accordance with paragraph 3.1.3
        of NPG 4200.1E, require NASA property tagging and tracking. Some
        items have been designated as sensitive and require tagging. The
        Property and Equipment Branch of the Logistic Division,
        maintains a current listing of sensitive items.

    14. **Product Handler:** Any JSC individual, government or
        contractor, responsible for handling, storage, packaging,
        preservation, or delivery of a product.

    15. **Program Stock:** Material acquired by direct purchase or by
        issue from Stores Stock for a specific program or project. To be
        designated a Program Stock inventory; the extended dollar value
        of the items maintained therein shall exceed \$75,000, for
        storage in bonded storage area and be under appropriate Center
        inventory and financial accounting controls.

    16. **Personal Property:** Property of any kind including equipment,
        materials, and supplies, but excluding real property (building,
        i.e.). Property of any kind or any interest therein, except real
        property acquired by NASA, including property in transit in
        Government conveyances or common carriers; storage for stock or
        disposal; undergoing maintenance, repair, modification or
        service test; acquired by donations or any other method. **[Not
        to be confused with property owned by an
        individual]{.underline}**.

    17. **Quality Assurance Function QAF:** Organization responsible for
        insuring compliance with ISO 9001 processes, Safety, and Quality
        Assurance of flight products/processes.

    18. **Shelf-life Item:** Any item that may deteriorate or have
        changeable characteristics so that a storage period must be
        assigned to that item to assure upon issuance that the item will
        perform satisfactorily. The Shelf life time period is the total
        period of time beginning with the date of manufacture, cure,
        assembly, pack (subsistence items only), or
        inspect/test/restorative action that an item may remain in
        retail storage systems and still remain suitable for issue to
        and/or consumption by the end user. Shelf life should not be
        confused with service life, which is a measurement of
        anticipated average or mean life of an item. JSC Shelf Life for
        Program Stock items is managed at the retail level (Bond Room or
        Controlled Storage area), in accordance with 41 CFR 101-27.2,
        NPG 4100.1, DLAM 4140.2, and DOD 4140.27-M. Items meeting the
        above definition must be tracked and marked as shelf life items,
        there are two (2) types of Shelf-Life items:

> **Type I Shelf-Life Item**. An individual item of supply which is
> determined through an evaluation of technical test data and/or actual
> experience, to be an item with a definite non-extendible period of
> shelf-life, mainly medicine's and other similar items. One exception
> is Type I medical items that may be extended if they have been
> accepted as candidates for the FDA Shelf-Life Extension Program.
>
> **Type II Shelf-Life Item.** An individual item of supply having an
> assigned shelf life time period that may be extended after completion
> of inspection, test, or restorative action, batteries, adhesives, and
> software, etc.

17. **Software:** The Logistics Division considers Software to be
    Intellectual Property not Personal Property. Computer programs
    and/or data to include, but not limited to: compact disks (CD),
    floppy disks, flash memory cards, data storage disks, removable hard
    drives, magnetic back-up or mass storage tape cartridge, EPROM
    chips, digital video disk (DVD). This includes
    Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS), in house developed (preparatory),
    shareware, freeware, and public domain. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
    electronic transfer of software from computer to computer, computer
    to media, network transfer, etc Caution must be exercised when
    handling, storing or using software. All software must be scanned
    for known viruses prior to use. Software must be tightly controlled
    to ensure that the correct version is used, and that it is not
    damaged in storage. Software must be kept away from electromagnetic
    devices/sources. Software must be scanned using the most current
    version of the virus-scanning tool, prior to use.

18. **Supply and Equipment Management Officer (SEMO):** The SEMO is the
    JSC Center Directors representative responsible for providing
    functional management and leadership in the implementation of an
    effective equipment management program. And responsible for
    delegation of authority to sign for receipt of Government property.

# QUALITY RECORDS AND FORMS

## QUALITY RECORDS

JSC Form 2176, *Discrepancy Report/Material Review Record (DR/MRR)*

JSC Form 2176A*, Discrepancy Report/Material Review Record (Continuation
Sheet)*

JSC Form 2176C*, Discrepancy Report/Material Review Record (Multiple
Disposition Coding Sheet)*

JSC Form 1225, *Task Performance Sheet*

DD Form 1149, *Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document*

DD Form 250, *Material Inspection and Receiving Report*

JSC Form 290, *Shipping Document*

JSC Form 290A, *Shipping Document (Continuation Sheet)*

JSC Form 1429, *Order for Supplies or Services*

JSC Form 528*, Program Stock Transfer/Receiving/Shipping Form*

JSC Form 1106, *Identification Label*

## OTHER RECORDS

JSC Form 25A, *Request for turn-in or Issue of Excess Property To/From
JSC Redistribution and Utilization*

NASA Form 1602, *NASA Equipment Management System (NEMS) Transaction
Document*

JSC Form 911, *JSC Projects Parts Tag*

JSC Form 911R, *JSC Project Discrepant Parts Tag*

JSC Form 961*, Temporary Storage Document*

#  SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNING NOTES

1.  **GENERAL**

Personnel shall be aware of the potential hazards of handling explosive
devices. Receiving personnel should pay particular attention to caution
and warning identification such as "*Do not Open Except in Controlled
Environment Facility"* and "*Contents Electro-Static-Sensitive, Handling
Precautions Required".*

2.  LITHIUM and ALL OTHER TYPES of BATTERIES

Personnel must understand the safety hazards associated with lithium
batteries and will be trained (DOT-E-7052) in appropriate controls
against such hazards before being allowed to handle batteries. Any
condition which causes the lithium anode to reach its melting point 367°
F (e.g., external heating, external shorting of these cells by
conductive materials, or physical abuse which result in internal
shorting, or high current discharging) can create a potential toxic or
explosive hazard. When abnormal use has been observed or if the cells
appear to be leaking, venting, or increasing in temperature, extreme
caution will be exercised. All types of batteries present hazardous that
if not recognized can cause injury or damage to individuals or property.

3.  RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

Hardware/Equipment containing radioactive material shall be identified
with the radiation symbol and clearly marked with a label: CAUTION ***-
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS.*** If a radioactive material label is not
available notify the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).

**5.4 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS**

Personnel working with compressed gas cylinders should exercise caution
to avoid damaging the cylinder valve and threads of the bottle.

5.5 CHEMICALS AND OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

Highly hazardous or bulk quantities of chemicals and hazardous materials
will not be stored in Bonded/Controlled storage. Coordination with the
JSC Occupational Safety Branch must be made to determine risks and
provide clearance for storage.

# REFERENCES

DLAM 4140.2, *Supply Operations Manual*

DOD 4140.27-M, *Shelf-Life Item Management Manual*

JB9W-09, *How To Prepare and Process JSC Form 290, Shipping Document*

JMI 4210.1, *Control of Unsolicited Property Submissions on JSC
Premises*

JPG 1700.1*, JSC Safety and Health Handbook*

JPG 5151.2, *JSC Support Contractor Procedures and Guidelines*

JPG 8080.5*, JSC Design and Procedure Standard Manual*

JSC 17057, *GFE Limited Cycle Time/Age Life Item Requirements*

JSC 18661, *Safety Requirements and Procedures for the Handling and
Disposal of Lithium Cells/Batteries*

NASA-STD-8739.7, *Electrostatic Discharge Control (Excluding
Electrically Initiated Explosive Devices)*

NPG 4100.1, *NASA Materials Inventory Management Manual*

NPG 4200.1, *NASA Equipment Management Manual*

NPG 6000.1, NASA *Requirements For Packing, Handling, and Transportation
for Aeronautical and Space Systems, Equipment and Associated Components*

NSTS 07700, Vo. IV. *Space Shuttle Program Configuration Management
Requirements*

NT1-CWI-002, *Product Verification Plan (Self-Verification, Secondary
Verification, and Designated Verification programs)*

NT1-CWI-003*, Quality Assurance Record Center Discrepancy Reporting and
Tracking*

NT1-CWI-004, *Flight Equipment Pre-Delivery Readiness Review (JSC Form
1027)*

JSC SLP 4.7, *Control of Customer Supplied Product*

JSC SLP 4.8, *Product Identification and Traceability*

41 CFR 101-27.202, *Federal Property Management Regulations System,
Inventory Management, Shelf Life*

48 CFR 1-54, *Federal Acquisition Regulations System (FAR) & NASA FAR
Part 1800 - 1899*

49 CFR HMR 171, Parts 100 -- 185 *Hazardous Material Regulations*

St. John IC-479, *St. John Hospital Infection Control Service Policy
Memo*

#  TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, and MATERIALS

None

#  PERSONNEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

-   ESD Training

-   Designated Verification Training

-   Lithium Batteries

-   Pyrotechnic Handling and Storage Training

-   Handling of Hazardous Materials (DOT-HMR-171, to include compressed
    gas cylinders )

# RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  **Designated Verification (DV):** Bonded storage personnel who have
    been trained to perform limited inspections including
    identification, count, and condition prior to receiving program
    stock into bonded storage.

**Note:** Bonded storage personnel will notify JSC QAF personnel when
hardware items are delivered from contractors and vendors on a Form
DD250. Bond room personnel are authorized to perform receiving
inspection on items delivered on Form DD250 for receipt by the
Government ONLY, as authorized by the SEMO.

2.  **Product Handler (PH):** The PH is responsible for the safe
    handling of all items received at JSC in accordance with this
    procedure.

3.  **Product Receiver (PR):** The PR is responsible for performing the
    initial receiving inspection and/or testing of the product in
    accordance with this document or document(s) referenced in Paragraph
    10 of this document, the Purchase Order and local instructions.

4.  **Product Engineering Function (PEF):** The PEF is responsible for
    identifying specified handling, shipping, receiving, preservation,
    packaging, and storage requirements, as well as, developing,
    approving, and documenting procedures.

5.  **Product Packer (PP):** PP is responsible for complying with all
    applicable NASA, JSC, DOT, EPA and where required Contract
    requirements for the safe and economical packing for shipment of
    flight hardware. Ensure that items are not over-packed nor
    under-packed, resulting in damage to flight items.

6.  **Transportation Function (TF):** TF provides oversight of all
    shipping functions to include mode of transport and control of JSC
    Form 290 process. NPG 6000.1E Requirements For Packing, Handling,
    and Transportation for Aeronautical and Space Systems, Equipment and
    Associated Components provides the basic guidance for transport of
    Program Stock. The Chief, Transportation Branch (JB7) Logistics
    Division is responsible for coordination of mode of transport that
    meets the needs of the shipment is cost effective and timely.

7.  **Equipment and Property Function (Property Custodian) (EPF):** EPF
    provides oversight and control of NASA tagged property and personal
    property for both JSC technical organizations and GFE for
    Contactors.

# PROCEDURES

## Receipts Through JSC Central Receiving & Bonded Stores

Central Receiving, Building 421, will check all incoming receipts of
property to be NASA-tagged. Central Receiving will forward accepted
property to the designated Bonded storage area when processing is
completed. Piece parts and contract deliverables that DO NOT require
NASA tagging will be sent directly to a bond room for acceptance
inspection. Material/items will not be sent directly to the user IN
ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE PEDIGREE OF FLIGHT. Bonded Storage personnel may
accept non-NASA-tagged property from local contractors that is
transferred quarterly, (low value piece parts on DD Form 1149) and the
return of JSC-accountable NASA-tagged property (JSC Form 290,
test/repair and return). In order to retain appropriate contractor
inspection and acceptance responsibility, visibility and traceability of
work performed by vendors, "Repair and Return" JSC Form 290's will be
processed through the local OFFSITE contractor upon completion of
repair, prior to being return to JSC through Central Receiving.

> **NOTE:** Large, delicate or unique items of flight hardware may be
> received and off-loaded at designated test facility with prior
> coordination with Central Receiving, Building 421 (281-483-6637).

### Receipt into Central Receiving, NASA-Tagged Property

Transferring accountability or property to be NASA-tagged. All flight
hardware meeting requirements for NASA equipment control number tagging
must be processed on a separate DD Form 1149 (or approved electronic
equivalent) through Central Receiving. Contractual end items must be
processed on a separate DD Form 250 (or approved electronic equivalent)
through Central Receiving. After tagging, item(s) will be forwarded to
the designated bond room for processing and release to user or
appropriate test facility/controlled storage area.

### Non-NASA Tagged Material

Flight hardware coming from offsite suppliers (other NASA Centers,
remote contractors, and vendors) will be delivered to Central Receiving,
building 421. It will be inspected and accepted for the Government, as
required, and forwarded to the designated bond room. Central Receiving
will ensure that associated documentation (certification of compliance
(C of C), etc.) is forwarded to Bond with material for processing and
release to user/test facility/controlled storage area per owning
organizations documented work instructions.

### Procurement of New Material/Equipment

Material/Equipment that is procured by the JSC technical organization
(Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA), credit card, or JSC Form 1429
purchase order), that is not received at Building 421 Central Receiving,
but is to be brought to the Bond Room for acceptance as Program Stock,
must have the original procurement document and applicable associated
documentation (Certificate of Complance C of C, etc.).

### Customer-Supplied Product/Loan/Test & Return and Hand Carry

1.  Flight hardware or software arriving at JSC for test/evaluation or
    ground support equipment that is not the property of NASA (and will
    not become Government property) will be handled in accordance with
    JSC SLP 4.7 Control of Customer-Supplied Product. This includes
    International Space Partner equipment/materials.

2.  Flight Products on loan from a government contractor, university, or
    vendor, that meets the criteria for NASA-Tagging, must be processed
    through Central Receiving. There must be an approved loan agreement
    with NASA and the owner. Items on loan must receive a NASA NEMS
    "loan tag" and be tracked through NEMS for items on loan for more
    than sixty (60) days. The borrower is responsible for return of the
    property to the owner at the end of the loan period. Loaned property
    being returned to owner must be shipped through JSC Transportation
    Office Bldg. 419/420 for tracking purposes.

3.  Solicited/Unsolicited Property submissions
    (loan/test/evaluation/demonstration) on JSC premises will comply
    with JMI 4210.1, Control of Unsolicited Property Submissions on JSC
    Premises.

4.  Return of "Test and Return" or "Repair and Return" items that were
    shipped from JSC on JSC Form 290, to offsite supplier (remote
    contractor facility or vendor), will be routed through Building 421
    Central Receiving upon return for processing.

5.  Flight hardware items that are hand carried to other NASA Centers,
    remote contractor facilities, or foreign countries, that will be
    returned via hand carry to JSC, must be delivered to Central
    Receiving Building 421. It will be accepted and directed to a Bond
    Room for Receiving Inspection processing review, before being
    returned to user.

> **NOTE: (Users are not allowed to hand carry controlled GFE/flight
> hardware to their work areas from Receiving without going through a
> Bond room first)**.

6.  **Product Receiver (PR) Inspection Building 421**: Flight hardware
    requiring NASA tagging or receiving inspection will be handled in
    accordance with all warnings marked on the container (e.g., ESD
    material, clean bagged, **"DO NOT OPEN IN RECEIVING"**, requires
    Refrigeration, Radioactive, Explosive, Lithium Battery, etc). NASA
    tagging will be accomplished in accordance with NPG 4200.1, and
    local guidance/procedures. PR/PH will ensure that proper and safe
    handling of materials to prevent damage or deterioration in
    accordance with this procedure or the specified instructions that
    exceed the requirements of this procedure. Flight hardware NOT
    requiring NASA tagging or receiving acceptance will NOT be opened in
    Receiving but will be forwarded to a Bond Room for inspection and
    acceptance processing, to reduce unnecessary handling. All shipments
    into JSC are screened by Receiving PR/PH. All hazardous,
    radioactive, explosive, and dangerous items are received and
    delivered ONLY to appropriately authorized areas.

### Receipts into Bonded Storage Areas

1.  **Program Stock Inventory**: A Program Stock inventory shall be
    placed under installation inventory and financial accounting
    controls in accordance with provisions of NPG 4100.1. Receive
    property into program stock inventory when authorized in writing by
    a program or project manager or designee through the Logistics
    Division. Identify any property added, whether by replenishment,
    transfer in, or turn-in, to a specific valid program or project. A
    letter establishing a Program Stock program/project will be
    submitted to the Supply and Support Services Branch of the Logistics
    Division. The letter will designate the organization,
    program/project, the accounting cost code data, and persons
    authorized to add and remove items from Program Stock inventory.
    NASA Supply Management System (NSMS) or approved onsite contractor
    property system will be used to maintain Program Stock inventory.
    Bonded storage area personnel will record all receipts in the NSMS
    or approved onsite contractor property system.

2.  **Documentation**

The following documents will be used to transfer accountability from
off-site contractors, vendors, other NASA Centers, return of JSC
accountable property on test/repair and return, and return from flight.

**a**. Material Items: Non-NASA-tagged flight hardware shipped to JSC
from local off-site contractors is delivered directly to a Bonded
storage area in Building 421, 7, 32, 36, or 44. Transfer of
accountability will be quarterly (DD Form 1149), or as approved by the
contractor's Government Property Administrator, with the following
documents as backup support:

1.  JSC Form 290, Shipping Document (Test/Repair and Return)

2.  JSC Form 1225, Task Performance Sheet, accompanied by a completed
    JSC Form 911

3.  JSC Form 2176, Discrepancy Report/Material Review Record,
    accompanied by a completed JSC Form 911R

4.  JSC Form 528, Program Stock Transfer/Receiving/Shipper Form **[(for
    low dollar value (non-NASA tagged) piece parts ONLY from off-site to
    bond).]{.underline}**

**b.** NASA-tagged Property: (transfer of accountability or property to
be NASA-tagged) must be processed through Central Receiving Building
421(DD Form(s) 250 or 1149). Where accountability for NASA-tagged
property has been retained by JSC, use the following forms to document
accepting property back into the bonded storage area. This includes both
On-site (in-place transfer), and Off-site to On-site transfer;

1.  JSC Form 290, Shipping Document

2.  DD Form 1149, Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document (clearly
    marked as return of JSC-accountable property)

3.  JSC Form 1225, Task Performance Sheet, accompanied by a completed
    JSC Form 911, **[for Test and Return ONLY from off-site to
    on-site.]{.underline}**

4.  JSC Form 2176, Discrepancy Report/Material Review Record (DR/MRR)
    may be used to place hardware into bonded storage, provided the
    items was released by QAF and has a completed JSC Form 911R, parts
    tag attached.

> **NOTE**: Material meeting NASA tagging requirement going to Bonded
> storage areas in Buildings 7, 32, and 44 must come through Central
> Receiving, building 421, for processing and transfer of accountability
> to JSC on DD Form 1149, DD Form 250 or approved electronic equivalent.

### Lithium Batteries

Product Receiver (PR): Central Receiving will ensure that all Lithium
batteries/cells are sent to the Energy Systems Test Area (ESTA) Bldg.
352 for QAF acceptance and storage per JSC 18661, after the PR has
completed Government inspection acceptance.

> **NOTE:** Any person that may come in contact with Lithium Batteries
> shall have the approved JSC training and certification for handling
> lithium batteries.

### Pyrotechnics

**Product Receiver (PR):** Central Receiving will ensure that all
Pyrotechnics are sent to the Energy Systems Test Area (ESTA) Bldg. 352
for QAF acceptance and storage.

### Radioactive Materials

**Product Handler (PH):** Will notify the JSC RSO, SD23/Enviromental
Health Branch, upon receiving any item containing radioactive material.
These items will not be relocated without RSO authorization. The PH at
Central Receiving will ensure that these items are released ONLY to the
RSO via signature control.

### Compressed Gas Cylinders

**Product Handler (PH):** will use safe handling procedures, move
cylinders by use of an approved cart or dolly designed for compressed
gas cylinders, and insures that a safety cap is securely in place prior
to movement. Comply with guidelines in JPG 1700.1, and Compressed Gas
Association Standards.

> **NOTE:** Building 380 PH will segregate all rejected cylinders and
> ensures they are not released without approval of JB9 Acquisition &
> Inventory Management (A&IM).

## STORAGE

### Bonded Storage

Any JSC user organization may place items into or remove from bond, so
long as they have established an account with that bond room. The
Logistics Division, Supply and Support Services Branch JB9 operate a
Bond Room in Building 421 (consolidated bond) and support any
organization Center wide. Requests to establish a bond room account must
include; organization code, project/program, cost accounting fund code,
and signature list of individuals authorized to add and remove items.

-   The Bond Rooms in Buildings 7 and 32 are in support of those
    technical organizations or test facilities by local contractor.

-   The Bond Room in building 44 is operated in support of Building 44
    only by local contractor.

-   The Bond Room in Bldg. 421 provides support to all other technical
    organization, and will provide on case-by-case basis storage of
    large, delicate or other special circumstance item(s) coordinated
    through the Supply and Support Services Branch of the Logistic
    Division.

Bonded storage areas must maintain financial accounting data, storage
control data, and trace-ability for all flight-and mission- related
material, equipment, and documentation. Bonded storage area must meet
the following physical requirement:

-   The storage area must be environmentally controlled (heat &
    humidity).

-   Have solid walls with no exterior windows or doors (on outside
    walls) and have a solid ceiling.

-   Be approved by Supply and Support Services Branch of the Logistics
    Division for on-site.

The following are types of hardware and storage that must be considered
when handling and storing program stock:

1.  Program Stock for which activities will occur in the foreseeable
    future (i.e., not to exceed 24 months per NPG 4100.1) will be stored
    in the Bond Room. Active Program Stock includes controlled
    Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Class I, II, III/IIIW, GSE,
    hardware, software, and NASA tagged and untagged items.

2.  Inactive Hardware will be moved to the long-term storage bond room
    unless the hardware has a firm future use, program or project. [All
    flight hardware must be assigned to a program or project and must be
    reviewed every 24 months if there has been no active/use, for
    justification for continued storage. Hardware that will not fly
    again should be downgraded to Class III hardware and removed from
    bonded storage]{.underline}.

3.  Discrepant Hardware (JSC Form 911R Project Discrepant Parts Tag).
    The PH will ensure that Class I or II hardware with DR's or other
    similar paperwork preventing its active use for process,
    fabrication, test, or flight, is maintained in a discrepant holding
    area, segregated from all other hardware. (These items are
    identified with JSC Form 911R.) DR items cannot be released without
    QAF approval. Bond room personnel will notify QAF if documentation
    has been received for release of items displaying a JSC Form 911R
    tag.

> **NOTE:** Bonded storage is a quality holding area. Work **[will
> not]{.underline}** be performed on items while stored in
> Bond/Controlled Storage. Hardware must be removed to a laboratory or
> other authorized controlled work area.

### Storage of Software

The PH will ensure that software is segregated from other materials.
Computer disks/programs, data disks and, removable hard drives are
susceptible to damage by electromagnetic sources and must be stored
separately from other materials/equipment.

1.  Software must be kept in a secure location that is environmentally
    controlled to limit the effects of temperature and humidity.

2.  The PFE presenting software to be placed into Bond/Controlled
    storage must have the following actions completed:

**a.** Clearly labeled information (a label on the package is required):

1.  Part number

2.  Serial number

3.  Version number

4.  Revision number

5.  Criticality level

6.  Operating system

7.  Source or executable code

8.  Date scanned for virus and scanning tool used

**b.** List all file names and/or directories in the body of the TPS or
receipt document.

c.  A shelf-life expiration date is assigned by the PE/PM (if
    applicable).

d.  Software will be stored with the following safeguards:

    1.  In a separate drawer/shelf from other items

    2.  Away from electro-magnetic equipment/source

    3.  Humidity controlled area (cool/dry)

### Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESD) & Surface Mount Technology Component (SMT) Storage

The PH will ensure that ESD sensitive items are stored in approved
packaging (see Section 10.3.5 of this procedure) and shall be stored
together and away from charged electrical systems and other sources of
static electricity. PH will ensure that SMT items are stored in approved
packaging (see Section 10.3.8 of this procedure) to prevent damage to
contacts, and are also stored in a low humidity environment. Packaging
will include desiccant to absorb moisture in order to prevent moisture
damage.

> **NOTE:** ESD workstations must be audited annually in accordance with
> ESDS Component Handling Facility Audit, NASA-STD-8739.7. The
> Receiving-Inspection and Test Facility (RITF) can provide this
> training or provide assistance.

### Shelf Life/Limited Life Storage

Program Stock shelf-life items are managed and controlled through the
NASA Supply Management System (NSMS), for JSC operated Bond Rooms or
other inventory control databases or manual tracking systems for on-site
and off-site Bond Rooms and Controlled Storage areas. The purpose of the
Shelf-Life Program is to minimize loss and ensure maximum use of shelf
life items prior to their deterioration, per NPG 4100.1, 41 CFR
101-27.202, and DLAM 4140.27-M.

1.  The PM/PE will identify shelf-life items, including new items to be
    placed in inventory, which have a limited shelf-life period.

2.  The PM/PE will establish the shelf-life period of such items and
    procedures for controlling their storage, and issue/use. This
    includes the marking of the expiration date on all shelf life items,
    to ensure that the oldest material is issued first, and that expired
    items are NOT issued.

3.  The PM/PE and/or QAF will inspect certain shelf life items prior to
    end of shelf life to determine if shelf life period can be extended.
    The QAF may direct the program manager to remove items for
    testing/verification prior to granting extension of shelf life.

4.  The PH will conduct inventory management (with the hardware owner
    and QAF) to determine if shelf-life items will be utilized prior to
    the expiration of the original or any extended shelf-life period. If
    not, the PH will arrange for the excess or transfer of such stock
    prior to expiration for Government wide distribution or NASA
    program/project specific, extension of shelf-life period, or
    disposal of expired items.

5.  The goal is to ensure that the item is in good and useable condition
    at the time it is needed. Measures are taken to prevent items from
    becoming deteriorated/unserviceable while in storage, and reduce or
    eliminate the need to open a Discrepancy Report on expired shelf
    life items, by extending shelf-life period or remove from storage
    prior to expiration. ***Example: Open type A TPS to extend
    shelf-life of an item stored in refrigerator in Bond room for half
    it's original shelf-life if item has stable history, over remove and
    test item prior to shelf-life expiring.***

6.  Management of Expiring Shelf-Life Items. The PH will notify the
    hardware owner of items nearing end of shelf life, in writing (via
    e-mail or written memo), sixty-days (60) prior to expiration date,
    and again thirty days (30) prior. The owner may extend shelf life
    period for all Type II items (by use of a DR JSC Form 2176), or
    remove the item from Bond or Controlled Storage area, either through
    down grading to Class III or issuing out to user (via a TPS JSC Form
    1225). The owner may direct that expired Type II items be sent to
    Redistribution & Utilization (R&U) Bldg. 422 by responding in
    writing to memo notification of impending expiration (as approved by
    owning technical organization & Government PA). The owner may direct
    that expired Type II items be issued to user via signed & dated
    memorandum or TPS.

> **NOTE***: [Expired shelf-life items requiring disposal MUST have the
> JSC Form 911 tag removed by QAF personnel prior to being released to R
> & U]{.underline}*[. *Bldg*. 422 on JSC Form 25A]{.underline}*.*
> Failure of an owner to disposition (extend or remove) an expiring
> shelf-life item will result in a final letter from JB Logistics
> Division to owners Division/Directorate level office for action.

7.  Shelf life items, (e.g., batteries, medicine, and some types of
    adhesives) will be stored in a refrigerator to extend their useful
    life. In all cases the PH will insure that any item that appears to
    be in deteriorated condition, will be brought to the attention of
    the product owner and local QAF.

8.  Limited Life items of more then five (5) years are not required to
    be tracked in the Bond or Controlled storage area. The data pack
    will track these items.

9.  Sterilized items, such as medical supplies, are considered to remain
    sterile indefinitely as long as outer packaging has not been
    compromised, (e.g., damaged or wet). Exceptions: medications and
    material that deteriorate with time such as soft plastics or latex
    items. To minimize damage of sterile packaged items, these items
    require minimal handling and storage under generally clean
    conditions. Packages are not to be squeezed, crushed, dropped, torn,
    or exposed to dusty, dirty, or wet conditions. The expiration date
    of sterilized items with indefinite sterility shall be designated as
    00/00 to signify that none exists as long as the integrity of the
    packaging has not been compromised. This policy is in reference to
    St. John Infection Control service policy IC-479 received by NASA on
    12/1/97.

> **NOTE:** Items meeting the IC-479 service standard will be marked
> "STERILIZED" and have a shelf-life date of "Shelf-life Expiration
> 00/00".

### Storage of Precision Clean Bagged Items

Precision cleaned and bagged items must be stored to ensure that the
packaging is not damaged by handling or chemical contamination. Items
placed in storage in clean bagged packaging must be sealed and in good
condition. NEVER reuse or store items in open or damaged clean bagged
packaging, as this may present the appearance that the item is cleaned
to a precision standard, when in fact the item is just being stored in
the packaging.

> **NOTE:** See Section 10.4. Preservation.

### Cables & Harnesses Storage

Cables and wire harnesses can be very delicate and easily damaged. The
PH must ensure that cable ends and connectors are capped and/or bubble
wrapped prior to being placed in bonded storage or controlled storage
areas. The PH must ensure that heavy or sharp items are not placed on
top of cables or harnesses, as this will cause damage. Cables and
harnesses will be bundled, rolled or packaged to prevent damage prior to
being placed in bonded storage or controlled storage areas.

### Hazardous Material Storage

The PH will ensure that all hazardous material received has a Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). The MSDS will be reviewed for proper storage
requirements and safety precautions. The PH will segregate all hazardous
items by compatibility and place in the proper storage container. The PH
will contact the Occupational Safety Branch for assistance on type of
storage required or quantities for types of hazards that may safely be
stored.

### Lithium Battery/General Battery Storage

PH will ensure the following safeguards are met when storing batteries:

a\. All batteries are stored in their original packaging when possible
(if in good condition), or stored in seal-able plastic bags.

b\. All batteries are stored in a refrigerator to prolong shelf life and
reduce deterioration.

c\. Batteries must not be co-mingled with each other or other types of
batteries.

d\. Lithium batteries will be stored in their original packaging where
possible.

e\. All batteries [must be labeled with the shelf life expiration
date]{.underline}, in order to ensure that the oldest is issued first.

f\. Comply with safety guidance in Chapter 301 of JPG 1700.1, and
packaging requirements in Section 10.3.6 of this procedure.

> **NOTE:** Batteries that appear to be in poor or deteriorated
> condition will be removed from Bonded/Controlled storage for disposal.
>
> **NOTE:** Not all original containers are suitable for storage. Make
> sure leads are NOT shorted together in original container before
> storage.

### O-Ring Storage

Control all O-rings intended for use in flight equipment and GSE
applications to ensure that those, which have exceeded their shelf life
limits, are properly disposed of. O-rings will be packaged in such a way
as to maintain cleanliness level as well as, to provide environmental
protection in accordance with procurement and manufacturer
specifications. O-rings will be maintained in their original package as
received from the supplier and identified with cure date, part number,
specification, manufacturer, compound type, lot number, etc. Individual
packaging is preferred; however, Purchase Order specification
requirements, etc., will take precedence. The PH will ensure
environmental controls for O-ring storage areas are maintained according
to the following criteria:

a\. O-Rings will be stored in closed containers or cabinets as a
protection against ultraviolet light, dust, dirt, etc.

b\. Issue oldest items first.

c\. Maintain temperature and humidity controls at 75^0^F [+]{.underline}
15^0^F and 60% + 15%, respectively. Temperature will not exceed 100^0^F
for extended periods and must not exceed 125^0^F.

c.  Locate containers for storage of 0-rings to prevent contamination
    from volatile solvent vapors, mechanically transferable
    contamination (aerosols, oil, grease, etc.), and possible ozone
    sources.

### Controlled Storage Areas On-Site

JSC user organizations may establish a controlled storage area by
submitting a letter from their Division management to the Logistics
Division, Supply and Support Services Branch JB9. Requests to establish
controlled storage area must include: organization code, project/program
supported, and signature list of individuals authorized to add and
remove items via approved documents listed in this procedure. NPG 4100.1
limits extended dollar value of inventory in **controlled storage not to
exceed \$75,000 for non-NASA tagged items**. Controlled storage areas
must maintain accounting data, storage control data, and trace-ability
for all flight-and mission- related material, equipment, and
documentation.

1.  **Controlled Storage per JHB 8080, Standard G-17**: Controlled
    Storage Areas are separated from non-flight stock areas or rooms by
    fences, walls, or other physical separations and which have access
    controlled by a guard or attendant. This guard or attendant ensures
    the following:

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        all flight hardware in a control system (manual log or database)
        by part number, name, quantity, and Class (I, II, III, IIIW, GSE
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a.  **Active Hardware** if activities will occur in the **near future
    (within 1 year)**. The hardware may be maintained in a controlled
    storage area/locker within the controlled work area. The assigned
    responsible user must secure the hardware overnight. Items that can
    conveniently be locked up will be. In no circumstance will the work
    area be left unattended by employees assigned to that area during
    regular business hours, including lunch, without the facility being
    secured.

b.  **Inactive Hardware** shall be moved to the long-term storage bond
    room. Hardware that will not fly again should be downgraded to Class
    III hardware. Any hardware that will no longer be used should be
    cannibalized (if not red tagged) or excessed and/or scrapped. Any
    machinery or computers, which occupy valuable workspace, shall be
    excessed and removed as a part of good housekeeping practices.
    Initiation of the process for downgrading, cannibalization,
    excessing, and removal of controlled GFE from Bond is the
    responsibility of the User.

c\. **Discrepant** **Red-Tagged Hardware,** meaning controlled Class I,
II or IIIW or other controlled GFE hardware with DR's or other similar
paperwork preventing its active use for process, fabrication, test, or
flight, should be maintained by the USER in a withhold locker or area.
(These items are identified with JSC Form 911R.) These items must be
segregated from non-discrepant hardware.

### Storage of Flight Hardware General Requirements: PH must comply with the storage requirements as shown in Section 10.2., of this procedure. Internal work instructions/desk instruction (used by technical organizations/contractors) must comply with this guidance document 

### Work-In-Progress Storage General Requirements: (Laboratories, test facilities, controlled work areas) as follows;

a\. **Active Hardware**: *Work-in-process* will be carefully maintained
within the limited-access controlled work area, or stored in approved
controlled storage locker(s) or controlled storage area.

b\. **Inactive Hardware**: Will be returned to controlled storage or
bonded storage area.

c\. **Red-Tagged Hardware**: Must be closely controlled to ensure that
it is not released for flight use.

### Uncontrolled Hardware General Requirements:

a\. **Active Hardware**: shall be placed in a temporary storage locker
when not in use. Good housekeeping practices should be followed.

c.  **Inactive Hardware**: Controlled hardware that is inactive shall be
    placed in long-term storage. If it will not be used again, it should
    be cannibalized (if not red tagged) and scrapped, or excessed and
    removed from storage areas. Any machinery or computers, which occupy
    valuable workspace, shall be excessed and removed as a part of good
    housekeeping practice. Use JSC Form 25A to excess items to disposal;
    use JSC Form 1602 for NASA tagged items. Items that are not
    controlled (Class II, III, IIIW, GSE or STE/D) may be placed in
    long-term storage (temporary storage) after down grade to
    non-controlled by QAF. Use JSC Form 961 to request storage from JB9,
    Supply and Support Services Branch of the Logistic Division.

> [**NOTE**: Flight Hardware cannot be stored in Temporary Storage it
> must be downgraded to non-controlled hardware by QAF]{.underline}.

### Hardware Control for Controlled Storage General Requirements: (operated by technical organization/contractors) as requested by technical organization Division Chief to JB9.

1.  Lockers in Controlled Storage Areas may be used to store assemblies,
    subassemblies, components, and piece parts that are necessary to
    complete a higher assembly, on a temporary basis, while fabrication
    is "in-process". The following "in-process" hardware may be
    temporarily stored in lockers inside **[Logistics Division
    JB-approved]{.underline}** controlled storage areas:

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a.  Assemblies Locker

b.  Subassemblies/Components Locker

c.  Piece Parts Locker

d.  Non-conforming/Discrepant Items (separate from other flight items)

    1.  The Assemblies Lockers shall be maintained on a per project
        basis, and the Lead PM/PEF is responsible for it and its
        contents. The Subassemblies/Components Locker has the same
        guidelines as the Assemblies Locker, and may be the same
        physical locker if room allows. Its contents are generally
        applicable to all the projects. The assigned USER is responsible
        for the inventory and control of this locker. In each case, all
        hardware items of various classes and various project
        applicability shall be kept separated in a clearly identified
        and unmistakable manner. Labeling and location assignment is
        required. The responsible parties will lock each of the lockers
        during inactive hours. Division or Department Technical Support,
        as assigned, will maintain any spare keys, key codes, or lock
        combinations.

    2.  An inventory sheet shall be maintained and posted on the
        controlled storage area locker, along with locker
        identification, responsibility assignment, point of contact
        names and numbers. The responsible party will sign out any
        hardware removed from JB-approved controlled storage area
        lockers. The assigned user is responsible for all hardware
        removed from the lockers.

### JB and QAF Monitoring of Bonded Storage and Controlled Storage Areas

1.  JB will monitor controlled program stock in the area as follows:

During inspection of the program stock, verify that the certification
number matches the certification on file for the following:

1.  Certification of compliance number

2.  Manufacturing date and expiration date

3.  Lot number, if applicable

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2.  QAF will monitor Bonded storage, Controlled storage areas and
    Controlled Storage Lockers in accordance with applicable NT Quality
    Work Instructions for compliance to ISO, Quality and safety
    requirements.

### Storage of Precision Cleaned Items

Items that have been precision cleaned and packaged shall be removed
from the clean room and placed in an appropriate container or storage
area to protect the plastic bags and contents.

1.  Environmental Control. All precision cleaned items shall be stored
    in an enclosed, controlled area where temperature and humidity are
    maintained within limits compatible with the item and its packaging
    material. The air supply shall be filtered through an industrial
    grade filter. The enclosed area shall be maintained in a manner
    consistent with good housekeeping practices. Periodic cleaning
    schedules shall be established and documented.

2.  Inspection. Bond room personnel or QAF will inspect stored precision
    cleaned items at least once every 2 years, for the integrity of the
    outer bag and, on a sample basis, for corrosion or other degradation
    of the packaged item. Any discoloration, visible contamination,
    etc., shall be cause for rejection and re-cleaning of the lot
    sampled. If no cause for rejection is found, a new outer bag shall
    be applied and resealed in the normal manner.

3.  The PH will consider precision cleaned items to be shelf-life items
    with 2 years of life. PH will notify QAF of expiring period in
    accordance with 10.2.4.6 of the procedure.

4.  Access Controls. Bond Room controls shall be enforced to limit
    access to areas storing precision cleaned items. Access shall be
    limited to personnel specifically trained in the handling of
    precision cleaned items. Access will be limited to Bond Room and QAF
    personnel specifically trained in the handling of precision cleaned
    items.

5.  Post-Storage Decontamination. Items removed from the storage area
    shall have the outer packaging vacuum cleaned prior to opening to
    remove any possible accumulation of dust or other contamination.

## PACKAGING

### Packaging/Packing

There is a definite need for proper packaging, in order to provide
maximum protection for flight hardware at minimum cost. PH/PP's must
know the characteristics of the item being packaged/packed and apply the
protection the item needs. **It is important not to over or under
pack**. Flight items in storage or movement to and from work or storage
areas shall have packaging suitable to protect them from incidental
damage during handling or movement. In most cases the original vendor
packaging is sufficient.

### Preservation vs. Packaging

Preservation is not the same thing as packaging. "Preservation is the
application or use of protective measures to include cleaning, drying,
corrosion control, preservative application, and protective wrapping."
"Packaging is to protect flight items from damage during handling,
shipment, and storage including placing the item into a container and
the complete identification markings."

### Provisions for Testing Electrical and Electronic Items

Electrical and electronic items which will require testing upon arrival
at destination and during storage shall be prepackaged in a manner that
will permit access to the leads, pigtails, etc., without degrading the
integrity of the unit package.

### JSC Form 911 Parts Identification Tag

All hardware packaged for storage in controlled storage areas, bond
rooms, or being prepared for shipment to vendors, contractors, and other
NASA centers will have a JSC Form 911 tag. The 911 tag will include the
following information:

a.  Part Number

b.  Serial Number/ Lot Number

c.  Name

d.  Class

e.  QA Stamp

f.  Limited Life or Shelf Life Data if applicable

### ESD Sensitive Component Packaging

PH will ensure that all items that are ESD sensitive are packaged and
marked as follows:

a.  ESD sensitive components are ONLY handled and packaged at an
    approved ESD workstation, in accordance with NASA-STD-8739.7.

b.  ESD sensitive components are packaged in approved bags or other
    suitable packaging as required by NASA-STD-8739.7.

c.  JSC Form 911, JSC Project Parts Tag, is attached via tape or ESD
    label ONLY, and that staples or other devices that would puncture
    the packaging are NOT used.

d.  The packaging has an ESD label attached to clearly identify the item
    as ESD sensitive.

### Lithium and General Battery Packaging Requirements

PH will ensure that all lithium batteries will be packaged as follows:

a.  Batteries will be stored in their plastic shipping container or
    other original shipping packaging, (egg box like in construction) in
    seal-able plastic bags. The leads of each cell will be covered with
    Kapton tape.

b.  Not all containers are suitable for storage. Make sure leads will
    NOT short together in original container before storage.

c.  Batteries should be repackaged in re-sealable plastic bag, ensuring
    that batteries are not loose or touching each other.

d.  Packaging must be clearly marked as to type of battery (lithium,
    zinc oxide, alkaline, etc), and the shelf-life expiration date
    annotated.

e.  PH will ensure that all batteries (commercial and specially
    fabricated) are packaged in a manner that will protect the battery
    and are clearly marked as to type of battery (lithium, alkaline,
    etc), including the shelf life expiration date.

### Cables

PH will ensure that all cables not in use have end caps and are bubble
wrapped, and that cables are packaged to prevent damage due to poor
handling (chinking, heavy items placed on them, etc).

### Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

PH will ensure SMT items are packaged in the original vendor packaging
or an approved carrier, and are packaged with desiccant to prevent
damage by humidity. SMT items are humidity sensitive and can be easily
damaged because the contacts are being mounted on the side of the
device.

> **NOTE:** The Receiving, Inspection & Test Facility (RITF) Building 15
> can provide packaging and container guidance and sources for handling
> and shipping/storage of SMT items.

## PRESERVATION: The application and use of adequate protective measures to prevent deterioration from environmental hazards. Measures may include appropriate cleaning and drying methods, preservatives, and wrapping for protection from chemical danger. 

### Precision cleaned parts

Packaging of precision cleaned parts and components shall be in
accordance with specific documented procedures.

> **NOTE:** Items cleaned to levels stricter than Level 100 (e.g.,
> Levels 50 and 25) will be assembled as soon as possible after
> cleanliness verification. Packaging of such items may degrade item
> cleanliness.

### Environment

All packaging operations shall be accomplished within a clean room or
laminar flow clean workstation.

### Equipment

Product handler (PH) will ensure that heat-sealing devices are
maintained in a clean condition at all times. PH will conduct daily
inspections to determine condition of the sealing bars. Damaged, burned,
or worn sealing bars shall be replaced. Temperature and timing cycle
adjustments shall be determined by sample sealing exercises to prevent
"under" or "over" heat conditions during sealing operations.

### Packaging Techniques and Materials

Items to be cleaned to a precision cleanliness level shall be packaged
using the double-bagging technique. Materials used for double bagging
must conform to the requirements of JPG 5322.1. Double bagging of
precision cleaned parts is required to provide redundancy if one bag is
damaged. Double bagging also enables removal of the outer bag before
placement of the parts in the clean room, spacecraft, or test chamber to
maintain area cleanliness requirements. Materials used for the outer bag
may differ from those used for the inner bag in order to obtain overall
slough resistance and moisture barrier qualities.

**NOTE:** Caution shall be exercised when processing electrical or
electronic hardware that is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD)
damage. Special materials and techniques may be necessary to control
ESD. Materials used for both contamination and ESD control shall be used
only if approved by the JSC Mechanical and Chemical Process Engineering
and GFE Branch. Contamination control packaging shall not be placed
inside ESD-control packaging.

### Liquid Oxygen (LOX) compatibility

LOX parts, components, subsystems, and systems shall be protected by an
inner bag of LOX-compatible film, as specified in table IV, appendix B
of JPG 5322. Surfaces that will be in contact with oxygen are
effectively sealed (capped or plugged) from particles that may slough
from the inner bag.

1.  LOX-compatible bags must be sealed on all sides, never
    center-folded.

2.  Size. The size of the bag to be used must be determined in relation
    to the part. Adequate room within the inner bag shall be allowed in
    order that the part is easily encapsulated.

3.  Strength. The strength of the bag to be used must be determined in
    relation to the part contained. Many bags used have three sides
    sealed, as contrasted to the end sealing of tubing. When a seal test
    is to be performed, the method described by MIL-STD-2073-1 shall be
    used.

### Sealing Orifices

Where parts have many orifices, it may be necessary to seal each one.
During assembly, parts shall not be exposed to the environment more than
one at a time. This is to retard the entry of particulate contamination.
Squares of appropriate inner packaging material shall be cut and taped
in place to cover critical surfaces. (Use fluid-approved tape or other
non-contaminating tape.) Care shall be exercised to ensure the tape
adhesive does not contact critical surfaces. A polyester tape (e.g.,
Mylar) with low-adhesive and low-residue properties shall be used. For
male fittings and tube ends, the protrusion shall be wrapped with film
and the film drawn over the critical portions of the part or over the
film itself by stretching the tape. The tape used shall be a polyvinyl
chloride type conforming to PPP-T-66, type I class B. Connector nuts
with tubing shall be restrained by taping over the clean film to secure
the nut tightly.

### Plastic Closures

When plastic closures (e.g., caps, plugs, and heat-shrinkable sleeves)
are specified to seal openings of precision cleaned internal surfaces,
the closures shall be of suitable size and type so as not to generate
particulate matter or otherwise be detrimental to the item.

### Metallic Closures

When closure plates are specified to close flanged items, the materials
used shall be pre cut and/or drilled like metal of the flanges being
cleaned. The external and internal surfaces of metallic closures shall
be examined for evidence of fluorescence under UV light. Fluorescent
areas shall be re-cleaned.

### Film Cushioning

Heavy items or items having threads, sharp points, or sharp edges which
may puncture or otherwise damage the barrier bags, shall be over wrapped
with a sufficient amount of the appropriate inner packaging material to
form a cushion. Small, light items, which, if dropped, would not cut or
otherwise damage the barrier bags, need not be film cushioned. The
cushioning film shall be secured with an approved tape (PPP-T. type I,
class B, unless otherwise specified) whose adhesive shall not come in
contact with the body of the precision cleaned item.

### Inner Bag Purging Gases

When purging is specified, the purging material shall be a pre-cleaned,
dry, inert gas (e.g., argon), conforming to MIL-A-18455, or nitrogen,
conforming to MIL-PRF-27401, grade A, or equivalent. Gases shall be
pre-filtered to meet the cleanliness level of the item being precision
packaged. Purging shall be accomplished by directing a stream of inert
gas into the inner bag and over the contents for a sufficient length of
time to replace the entrapped air with inert gas. A partial vacuum shall
then be pulled on the bag prior to sealing.

### Dissimilar Metals

To prevent galvanic corrosion, metals dissimilar to the item being
cleaned shall not come in contact with the item.

### Preservatives: Preservative materials shall not be used on items, which have been precision cleaned. Chemical preservative coatings must be used with caution and clearly labeled as to chemical hazard and contamination controls required for handling and storage

### Sealing Techniques

Bag sealing techniques shall ensure that the volume of gas sealed in the
bag is the minimum possible, thus permitting room for expansion of
entrapped gas during air shipment.

### Packaging of Small Items

A sandwich package is an acceptable alternative for packaging light,
regular, or symmetrical items; e.g., O-rings, seals, and gaskets. A
sandwich package consists of a number of identical items that are heat
sealed between two film sheets of appropriate inner packaging material.
Each item must be in a separate, purged, heat-sealed compartment so that
each compartment may be separated from the others by cutting with
scissors without degrading the integrity of the remaining compartments.
The sandwich package shall then be identified with evidence of cleaning
and placed into a bag of appropriate outer packaging material. The bag
shall then be purged and heat-sealed.

### Packaging of Large, Heavy, or Odd-Shaped Items

Items, which cannot normally be heat-sealed in a transparent film bag
because of size, weight, or configuration and have precision cleaned
interior surfaces, may be prepackaged as specified below.

### Capped or Plugged Closures

All fittings or other openings leading to precision cleaned inner
surfaces shall be capped, plugged or otherwise sealed. Closures shall
mate with and be tightened to sealing surfaces to preclude breathing of
the sealed item. Cap or plug material shall be compatible with system
fluids and cleanliness levels.

### Film Sheet Closures

Items containing openings leading to precision cleaned inner surfaces,
which cannot be sealed with caps or plugs, shall have each opening
overlaid with two sheets or bags of the appropriate inner and outer
packaging material. Each sheet or bag shall be secured in place by at
least two tight wraps of tape. The tape shall not contact the item.

### Film Over-wrap

Each item with sealed openings shall be completely over-wrapped with an
appropriate outer packaging material. The over-wrap shall be secured
with tape or heat variations during transport and storage shall be
adequate to prevent the internal volumes of the item from breathing.

### Packaging of Hose and Tube Assemblies

Internally purge precision cleaned hose and tube assemblies whose
external surfaces do not require critical or visual cleanliness, and
seal to preserve internal cleanliness. Seal each end fitting with the
appropriate inner packaging material and cover with an outer packaging
material.

### Certification Decals

The bagged item shall be identified with a decal containing
identification, inspection, and certification of cleanliness
information. Decals procured to meet the requirements of this section
are not intended for direct application to parts or equipment;
therefore, the decals need not be compatible with fuels or oxidizers.
Decals shall be applied to the outside of the inner bag and over the
ends of tape-sealed closures.

## DELIVERY (SHIPPING)

### Delivery Function

Incorporates the release of flight products from Bonded Storage or
Controlled Storage Areas. The movement of items to and from
testing/cleaning facilities. The shipment for flight to the launch site
and overseas space partner facilities/launch sites; to local off-site
contractor facilities; to remote contractor facilities; to
suppliers/vendors for repair and return, and other NASA Centers, must
comply with the following process.

> **NOTE**: Everyone must use caution when moving flight hardware from
> work areas/labs to bond/controlled storage or to shipping point or
> off-site. PEF and PH's must insure that hardware is adequately
> protected **[(placed in box or wrapped in bubble wrap or other
> safeguard not just set on the front seat of your vehicle or placed in
> the basket of your bicycle).]{.underline}**
>
> **[ALL FLIGHT ITEMS MUST BE RELEASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED
> BOND/CONTROLLED STORAGE AREA ON APPROVED DOCUMENT STAMPED BY
> QAF.]{.underline}**

### Overview of the Shipping Process at JSC

All shipments from JSC must be documented and authorized by a completed
JSC Form 290, shipping document. Contractors, where authorized by
contract to use the support of the JSC Transportation Branch for
movement of Government property in the contractor's industrial account,
will use the JSC Form 290, (See JPG 5151.2 for details). The Property
and Equipment Branch of the Logistics Division must approve all JSC Form
290 shipping documents before items are picked up for packing and
shipment. The Chief Transportation Branch of the Logistics Division must
review and approve all JSC Form 290's for type, mode of transport, and
shipping requirements. JSC Form 290 will also be used for the "Hand
Carry" shipment of program stock items.

> **NOTE**: All Government property must be release by an authorized
> person **[(JB designated and/or bonded storage)]{.underline}** prior
> to movement off-site. This includes hand carry, test and return to
> local off-site contractor(s) on TPS. **[Bonded storage areas (both JB
> and Contractor operated) will insure that all property released for
> movement off-site is adequately packaged to safeguard government
> property]{.underline}**.

### Preparation for Shipment from JSC

PEF and PH's (JB and Contractor operated Bondrooms) will ensure that
items to be shipped are packaged in accordance with Sections 10.3 and
10.4 of this manual as required and will provide adequate protection to
items being shipped. The following process will be followed for all
shipments of government program stock from JSC.

### Hand Carry of shipments off-site: 

### Fit Check or Test and Return using a TPS to Local Contractor(s) Only: PEF or PH will have an approved JSC Form 1225, Task Performance Sheet (TPS) type B, with a MIP for Bonded Storage review of packaging/packing requirements to safeguard hardware. Bonded storage will DV stamp MIP denoting that mode of transport and packaging is adequate to safeguard hardware for movement off-site

### Movement to FCE for shipment for Flight on TPS & JSC Form 1027: PEF or PH will have an approved JSC Form 1027, JSC Form 1225, Task Performance Sheet (TPS) type B, with a MIP for Bonded Storage review of packaging/packing requirements to safeguard hardware. Bonded storage will DV stamp MIP denoting that mode of transport and packaging is adequate to safeguard hardware for movement off-site.

### PEF or designee will initiate the JSC Form 290

1.  The current version of the JSC Form 290 (Rev June 98) printed
    addition, including JSC Form 290A, Shipping Document (Continuation
    Sheet) (Jan 1985), and the electronic version on the STI Center page
    (JF290.imf, JF290a.imf) will be used. The electronic versions of the
    form must not be modified nor have data blocks removed.

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    Block 14. Remarks are to be made on an attached sheet. The following
    are items/actions that PM/PE must be aware of:

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a.  JSC Form 290 may be used to remove program stock items directly from
    Bonded Storage for shipment.

b.  JSC Form 1225 (TPS) or JSC Form 2176 (DR/MRR) may be used to remove
    hardware from Bonded Storage and move to work area for preparation
    for shipment.

c.  All flight hardware to be hand carried, direct shipped via
    transportation (Bldg. 420) or shipped for flight via USA/FCE
    requires a JSC Form 1027.

### Product Handler (PH) Will complete a JSC Form 290, in accordance with JB9W-09 Common Work Instruction How to Prepare and Process JSC Form 290 "Shipping Document"

### a. There must be an original JSC Form 290. {#a.-there-must-be-an-original-jsc-form-290. .unnumbered}

b\. Items that cannot be listed on the JSC Form 290 will be listed on
the JSC Form 290A Continuation Sheet.

c\. For international shipments all items to be exported must be listed
on a Performa Invoice (not required to list again on the JSC Form 290 &
290A). The Center Export Administrator (CEA) must classify items in the
shipment for export, or someone designated by the CEA.

> **NOTE**: If additional space is required, the JSC Form 290A
> Continuation Sheet must be used. Shipments will not be accepted with
> items listed on any other type of document (except the Performa
> document).

e\. Ensure that the technical organization and Contracting Officer have
signed the JSC 290 authorizing the shipment as required.

f\. Ensure that the Equipment and Property Branch of the Logistics
Division review the JSC 290. The JSC 290 must receive a "C" Voucher
number assigned by the Equipment and Property Branch at Bldg. 419,
customer service desk, room 114 (North entrance Bldg. 419) prior to the
pickup for shipment.

g\. Ensure that the QAF has reviewed the JSC 290 and signed and stamped
in Block 7, showing that the item is clear to ship.

h\. Ensure that the JSC Chief Transportation Branch or designee (Bldg.
419) reviews the JSC 290 prior to scheduling for shipment.

i\. Contact the Packing and Shipping department at 281-483-6576, located
in Bldg. 420 room 101, for pickup of items to be shipped.

### Post-flight hardware/equipment

Post-flight hardware/equipment returning from KSC to JSC will be shipped
via DD Form 1149, and the JSC QAF will assure that the appropriate steps
are followed per Section 10.1 of this document to include NASA "D"
Voucher number assignment by Logistics Division Receiving.

### Shipping Discrepant Hardware

Discrepancy Report/Material Review Records (DR/MRR's) that are being
returned to vendor shall be processed as follows:

1.  DR/MRR's, that have disposition "Return to the vendor for
    repair/rework", shall be listed as open on the JSC Form 290
    (shipping document). The applicable functional equipment historical
    record shall be annotated "OK to ship with DR/MRR No.
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ open." The original DR/MRR is closed with a
    statement "shipped to vendor for repair/rework" then filed, and
    updated on JSC Form 772 in QARC computer. Make a copy of the JSC DR
    and send it back to the vendor.

2.  DR/MRR's, which have the disposition "shipped to vendor, this DR/MRR
    to remain open" and which shall ultimately be returned to JSC, shall
    be listed as open on the JSC Form 290 (shipping document). The
    original DR/MRR shall have a statement "shipped to vendor". The
    applicable functional equipment historical record shall be annotated
    "OK to ship to vendor" with DR/MRR No. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ open."

### Shipping Hardware

When shipping hardware with open DR/MRR's to destinations other than the
vendor, the DR/MRR shall be processed as follows:

1.  When hardware is shipped to the launch site or for vehicle
    installation with an open DR/MRR, and the receiving organization has
    maintenance responsibility, the original DR/ MRR shall have the
    statement "Ship as open DR/MRR to (receiving organization)." If the
    hardware is shipped through USA-FCE/EVA (formerly FEPC) or shipped
    direct, the JSC Form 290 shall list the DR/MRR as open and a copy of
    the DR/MRR shall be provided in the acceptance data package (ADP).
    The applicable JSC Form 911/Project Parts Tag shall be annotated "OK
    to ship with DR/MRR No. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ open". The applicable
    DR/MRR entry and NASA reject stamp on the JSC Form 911/Project Parts
    Tag shall remain open. The original DR/MRR shall be closed and
    filed.

2.  When JSC has maintenance responsibility for hardware being shipped
    to the launch site or for vehicle installation having open DR/MRR's,
    the DR/MRR disposition shall dictate what action shall be taken
    relative to the DR/MRR closure, shipping document, and the JSC Form
    911/Project Parts Tag. If the DR/ MRR disposition states "No
    constraint to (flight, test, etc.), OK to ship (name of hardware),"
    the JSC Form 290 shall not list the open DR/MRR and applicable JSC
    Form 911/Project Parts Tag shall be annotated "OK to ship." The
    applicable DR/MRR entry and NASA reject stamp on the JSC Form
    911/Project Parts Tag shall remain open and the original DR/MRR
    shall be placed in the responsible engineer's suspense file.

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