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Solicitation number: 2FYCES090002N
Issued by: GSA Federal Acquisition Service

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2FYC-ES-09-0002-N Page 1

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

Offeror to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

2FYC-ES-09-0002-N

08/18/2009

7. FOR SOLICITATION

A. NAME

B. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/local time LOCAL TIME

INFORMATION CALL:

ANTONIETTA ROSENBLATT

212-264-3021

9/03/09 @ 3PM

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB

DESTINATION UNLESS

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

MAIL TO: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/FAS/QSDJAC

UNRESTRICTED

BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION CENTER

XSET-ASIDE: 100 % FOR

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

CLOSING DATE: 09/03/2009 @ 3:00 PM

X SMALL BUSINESS

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

26 FEDERAL PLAZA, RM. 18-110

HUBZONE SM. BUSINESS BUSINSESS

13b. RATING

NEW YORK, NY 10278 (RFP: 2FYC-ES-09-0002-N)

8(A)

NAICS: 424110

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

SIZE STANDARD:

RFQ IFB XRFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

General Services Administration Finance Division Accounts Payable Branch (2BCP) PO Box 419018 Kansas City, MO 64141

TELEPHONE NO.

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

SEE ADDENDUM

19., 20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

ITEM NO

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

THERE ARE FIVE NATIONAL STOCK NUMBERS,

ENVELOPE, PACKING LIST (SELF ADHESIVE, PLASTIC)

AND ENVELOPE, RETURN MATERIALS DOCUMENT. FOR PRICING SEE PAGES

PRICING FOR THESE ITEMS, SEE PAGES 3-10

OF THIS RFP.

(Attach Additional Sheet as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt.Use Only)

INDEFINITE

27a. solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are attached.	Addenda are are not attached.
27b. contract/purchase order incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 is attached.	Addenda are are not attached.

28.

CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29.

AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION	STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 3/2005)
Previous Edition Is Not Usable	Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

NSN 8105-00-139-1276, ENVELOPE, PACKING LIST (SELF ADHESIVE,

PLASTIC):

DESCRIPTION: ENVELOPE, PACKING LIST (SELF ADHESIVE, PLASTIC): WATER RESISTANT, SUITABLE FOR THE PROTECTION OF SHIPPING DOCUMENTS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:

1. Style - Legend: PACKING LIST ENCLOSED

2. Size - 5 x 8-1/2 inches.

3. Construction. Envelopes furnished under this description shall be fabricated from a plastic film. The envelope shall have a transparent front and shall meet the requirements of Table I for Impact Resistance and Water Vapor Transmission Rate. The back of each envelope shall have not less than 75 percent of its area covered with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The adhesive shall be protected by a liner that is easily removable without causing the adhesive to separate from the back of the envelope. The adhesive coated plastic film shall meet the requirements of Table I for Peel Adhesion. The envelopes shall be constructed in such a manner as to protect the contents from water penetration during the Water Resistance Test. Unless otherwise specified, the front of the envelope shall be bright orange or bright pink in color. Envelopes shall have the legend printed on the front in black letters, centered to within +/- 1/2 inch. Each letter shall be not less than 1/2 inch high. The legend shall be clearly legible at the conclusion of the Water Resistance Test. The Heat-Sealed Seam Test shall not cause seam separation of more than 1/16 inch.

4. TABLE I

Characteristic Requirement Test Method

Impact Resistance	Impact Failure		ASTM D 1709
of Uncoated Film	Weight shall be		Method A
		not less than 100 g

Water Vapor		Not more than	ASTM F 372
Transmission Rate	10 grams per square (determined at

Uncoated Film meter per day 37.8oC and 90 percent relative humidity) ASTM E 96 or ASTM F 1249 may be used

Characteristic Requirement Test Method

Peel Adhesion of	Not less than	ASTM D 3330
Adhesive Coated	25 ounces per	Method A

Film inch of width (Cut the test specimens from the adhesive coated film instead of from rolls of tape.)

5. Dimensions. Dimensions of the envelopes shall be inside dimensions, exclusive of flaps or seals. The opening shall be along the shorter side. Dimensions shall be as specified, with a tolerance of + 1/8 inch.

6. Water Resistance Test. One envelope from each sample unit shall be tested for water resistance in accordance with ASTM D 951. A simulated packing list consisting of 1 sheet of 9 pound (17 X 22 - 500) manifold paper folded in quarters shall be inserted into the envelope. The unfolded area of the sheet shall be not less than 2 times the area obtained by multiplying the length times the width of the packing list envelope. The manifold paper may be cut to size or sheets may be taped together when necessary to make a simulated packing list of the proper size. The envelope shall be carefully sealed and the liner removed; then the envelope shall be securely fastened to a piece of wood using only the pressure sensitive adhesive on the back of the envelope. The piece of wood, with the envelope attached, shall be placed in a vertical position (90 + 10o) in the test room or chamber and exposed to a medium intensity (2 + 1/2 inches per hour) spray of water at 73.4 + 3.6oF for not less than 24 hours. Immediately after exposure to the water spray, the packing list envelope shall be examined. The envelope shall remain securely attached to the piece of wood. Drops of water shall not be present inside the envelope. The simulated packing list shall remain dry enough so that it can be completely unfolded without tearing.

7. Heat-Sealed Seam Test. Three envelopes from each sample unit shall be tested for seam strength in accordance with Method 2024 of FED-STD-101 except that 1 specimen from each envelope shall be tested and the test weight shall be 650 + 10 g. The 3 specimens shall be selected so that the seam opposite the open end of the envelope is tested once and the seam adjacent to the open end is tested twice.

8. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

PACKAGING\PACKING: One hundred (100) envelopes shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice. Packages are then placed in a fiberboard box to withstand reshipment. Weight of the box shall not exceed 51 pounds.

NSN 8105-00-139-1276, ENVELOPE, PACKINGLIST (SELF ADHESIVE, PLASTIC)

ESTIMATED F.O.B.

ITEM 12 MONTH DESTINATION

NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY EPMR UNIT UNIT PRICE

1 Burlington, NJ (N3) 13,140 3,030 HD $__________

2. French Camp, CA (S3) 8,550 2,220 HD $__________

Your Commercial Price $______. Note: Before the award, a Certificate of Compliance is required from an authorized laboratory that the item meets the IPD requirement.

NSN 8105-00-224-8485, ENVELOPE, PACKING LIST (SELF ADHESIVE,

DESCRIPTION: ENVELOPE, PACKING LIST (SELF ADHESIVE, PLASTIC): WATER RESISTANT, SUITABLE FOR THE PROTECTION OF SHIPPING DOCUMENTS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:

1. Style - Legend: MATERIAL RELEASE/RECEIPT DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED

2. Size - 4 3/4 x 7 inches.

3. Construction. Envelopes furnished under this description shall be fabricated from a plastic film. The envelope shall have a transparent front and shall meet the requirements of Table I for Impact Resistance and Water Vapor Transmission Rate. The back of each envelope shall have not less than 75 percent of its area covered with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The adhesive shall be protected by a liner that is easily removable without causing the adhesive to separate from the back of the envelope. The adhesive coated plastic film shall meet the requirements of Table I for Peel Adhesion. The envelopes shall be constructed in such a manner as to protect the contents from water penetration during the Water Resistance Test. Unless otherwise specified, the front of the envelope shall be bright orange or bright pink in color. Envelopes shall have the legend printed on the front in black letters, centered to within + 1/2 inch. Each letter shall be not less than 1/2 inch high. The legend shall be clearly legible at the conclusion of the Water Resistance Test. The Heat-Sealed Seam Test shall not cause seam separation of more than 1/16 inch.

4. TABLE I

Characteristic Requirement Test Method

Impact Resistance	Impact Failure	ASTM D 1709
of Uncoated Film	Weight shall be	Method A

not less than 100 g

Water Vapor	Not more than	ASTM F 372
Transmission Rate	10 grams per square (determined at	(determined at Uncoated Film meter per day	37.8oC and 90% RH

ASTM E 96 or

ASTM F 1249

may be used)

Peel Adhesion of		Not less than	ASTM D 3330
Adhesive Coated Film	25 ounces per	Method A
inch of width	(Cut the test
				specimens from the

adhesive coated film instead of from rolls of tape.)

7. Heat-Sealed Seam Test. Three envelopes from each sample unit shall be tested for seam strength in accordance with Method 2024 of FED-STD-101 except that 1 specimen from each envelope shall be tested and the test weight shall be 650 +/- 10 g. The 3 specimens shall be selected so that the seam opposite the open end of the envelope is tested once and the seam adjacent to the open end is tested twice.

PACKAGING/PACKING: One hundred (100) envelopes shall be packaged in a box in accordance with normal commercial practice. Packages are then placed in a fiberboard box to withstand reshipment. Weight of the shipping container shall not exceed 51 pounds.

NSN 8105-00-224-8485, ENVELOPE, PACKINGLIST (SELF ADHESIVE, PLASTIC)

ITEM 12 MONTH DESTINATION

NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY EPMR UNIT UNIT PRICE

3 Burlington, NJ (N3) 13,160 4,153 HD $___________

4. French Camp, CA (S3) 4,560 1,331 HD $___________

Your Commercial Price $______. Note: Before the award, a Certificate of Compliance is required from an authorized laboratory that the item meets the IPD requirement.

NSN 8105-00-857-2247, ENVELOPE, PACKING LIST (SELF ADHESIVE,

DESCRIPTION: ENVELOPE, PACKING LIST (SELF ADHESIVE, PLASTIC): WATER RESISTANT, SUITABLE FOR THE PROTECTION OF SHIPPING DOCUMENTS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:

1. Style - Legend: PACKING LIST ENCLOSED

2. Size - 4 3/4 x 7 inches.

3. Construction. Envelopes furnished under this description shall be fabricated from a plastic film. The envelope shall have a transparent front and shall meet the requirements of Table I for Impact Resistance and Water Vapor Transmission Rate. The back of each envelope shall have not less than 75 percent of its area covered with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The adhesive shall be protected by a liner that is easily removable without causing the adhesive to separate from the back of the envelope. The adhesive coated plastic film shall meet the requirements of Table I for Peel Adhesion. The envelopes shall be constructed in such a manner as to protect the contents from water penetration during the Water Resistance Test. Unless otherwise specified, the front of the envelope shall be bright orange or bright pink in color. Envelopes shall have the legend printed on the front in black letters, centered to within + 1/2 inch. Each letter shall be not less than 1/2 inch high. The legend shall be clearly legible at the conclusion of the Water Resistance Test. The Heat-Sealed Seam Test shall not cause seam separation of more than 1/16 inch.

4. TABLE I

Characteristic Requirement Test Method

Impact Resistance	Impact Failure	ASTM D 1709
of Uncoated Film	Weight shall be	Method A
			not less than 100 g

Water Vapor		Not more than		ASTM F 372
Transmission Rate	10 grams per square		(determined at Uncoated Film		meter per day	37.8oC & 90% RH

ASTM E 96 or

ASTM F 1249

may be used)

Peel Adhesion of	Not less than	ASTM D 3330
Adhesive Coated	25 ounces per	Method A
Film		inch of width	(Cut the test		specimens from	the adhesive	coated film	instead of from
				rolls of tape.)

7. Heat-Sealed Seam Test. Three envelopes from each sample unit shall be tested for seam strength in accordance with Method 2024 of FED-STD-101 except that 1 specimen from each envelope shall be tested and the test weight shall be 650 +/- 10 g. The 3 specimens shall be selected so that the seam opposite the open end of the envelope is tested once and the seam adjacent to the open end is tested twice.

9. PACKAGING/PACKING: One hundred (100) envelopes shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice. Packages are then placed in a fiberboard box to withstand reshipment. The shipping container shall not exceed 51 lbs. in weight.

NSN 8105-00-857-2247, ENVELOPE, PACKINGLIST (SELF ADHESIVE, PLASTIC)

ITEM 12 MONTH DESTINATION

NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY EPMR UNIT UNIT PRICE

5 Burlington, NJ (N3) 35,100 7,418 HD $_________

6. French Camp, CA (S3) 10,300 2,687 HD $_________

Your Commercial Price $______. Note: Before the award, a Certificate of Compliance is required from an authorized laboratory that the item meets the IPD requirement.

NSN 8105-00-985-7221: ENVELOPE, PACKING LIST (SELF ADHESIVE,

DESCRIPTION: ENVELOPE, PACKING LIST (SELF ADHESIVE, PLASTIC): WATER RESISTANT, SUITABLE FOR THE PROTECTION OF SHIPPING DOCUMENTS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:

1. Style - Legend: PACKING LIST ENCLOSED

2. Size - 8 x 9 1/2 inches.

3. Construction. Envelopes furnished under this description shall be fabricated from a plastic film. The envelope shall have a plastic front and shall meet the requirements of Table I for Impact Resistance and Water Vapor Transmission Rate. The back of each envelope shall have not less than 75 percent of its area covered with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The adhesive shall be protected by a liner that is easily removable without causing the adhesive to separate from the back of the envelope. The adhesive coated plastic film shall meet the requirements of Table I for Peel Adhesion. The envelopes shall be constructed in such a manner as to protect the contents from water penetration during the Water Resistance Test. Unless otherwise specified, the front of the envelope shall be bright orange or bright pink in color. Envelopes shall have the legend printed on the front in black letters, centered to within + 1/2 inch. Each letter shall be not less than 1/2 inch high. The legend shall be clearly legible at the conclusion of the Water Resistance Test. The Heat-Sealed Seam Test shall not cause seam separation of more than 1/16 inch.

4. TABLE I

Characteristic Requirement Test Method

Impact Resistance	Impact Failure	ASTM D 1709
of Uncoated Film	Weight shall be	Method A
			not less than 100 g

Water Vapor		Not more than		ASTM F 372
Transmission Rate	10 grams per square		(determined at Uncoated Film		meter per day	37.8oC & 90% RH

ASTM E 96 or

ASTM F 1249

may be used)

Characteristic Requirement Test Method

Peel Adhesion of	Not less than	ASTM D 3330
Adhesive Coated	25 ounces per	Method A
Film		inch of width	(Cut the test		specimens from	the adhesive	coated film	instead of from
				rolls of tape.)

8. The 3 specimens shall be selected so that the seam opposite the open end of the envelope is tested once and the seam adjacent to the open end is tested twice.

9. PACKAGING/PACKING: One hundred (100) envelopes shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice. These boxes are then placed in a fiberboard container to withstand reshipment. Weight of the shipping container shall not exceed 51 pounds.

NSN 8105-00-985-7221, ENVELOPE, PACKINGLIST (SELF ADHESIVE, PLASTIC)

ITEM 12 MONTH DESTINATION

NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY EPMR UNIT UNIT PRICE

7 Burlington, NJ (N3) 17,280 3,633 HD $__________

8. French Camp, CA (S3) 2,760 829 HD $__________

Your Commercial Price $______. Note: Before the award, a Certificate of Compliance is required from an authorized laboratory that the item meets the IPD requirement.

NSN 8105-00-334-4120, ENVELOPE, RETURN MATERIALS DOCUMENT:

DESCRIPTION: ENVELOPE, RETURN MATERIALS DOCUMENT: The components of the envelope shall consist of (1) sheets of colorless polyethylene, (2) a red polyethylene reinforcing strip, and (3) a colorless "press to seal" type closure.

(1) Colorless polyethylene shall be in accordance with normal commercial practice with thickness not less than 0.006 inches. (2) Red polyethylene shall be in accordance with normal commercial practice with thickness not less than 0.006 inches. (3) Press to seal type closure shall be polyethylene.

CONSTRUCTION: Each envelope shall be made from two heat-sealed sheets of colorless polyethylene with a reinforcing strip of red polyethylene. The reinforcing strip shall be located at the top of the envelope, along the 5-3/4 inch dimension. The reinforcing strip shall be 5-3/4 +/- 1/8 inches long by 1-1/8 +/- 1/8 inches wide, and shall be stitched or electronically sealed to the top of the back layer of the envelope. The reinforcing strip shall have four 5/16 +/- 1/16 inch electronically reinforced ring holes spaced 3/8 +/- 1/16 inch from the center of the holes to the top edge of the strip, evenly spaced 1-3/8 +/- 1/16 inch apart from center to center, to fit ring binders. One additional 1/8 +/- 1/16 inch hole shall be punched, spaced 3/8 +/- 1/16 inch from the center of the hole to the top edge of the strip, equally spaced between the two middle ring holes. The press to seal closure shall be sealed in immediately below the ring holes. Each envelope shall accommodate a 5 X 8 inch index card.

DIMENSIONS: Inside dimensions shall be 8-1/4 + /-1/8 inches long X 5-1/2 +/- 1/8 inches wide. Overall dimensions shall be 9-3/4 inches +/- 1/8 inches long X 5-3/4 +/- 1/8 inches wide.

LEGEND: Each envelope shall have the following legend in 10 or 12 point type:

RETURN MATERIALS DOCUMENT ENVELOPE

NSN 8105-00-334-4120

WORKMANSHIP: The envelopes shall be clean, well finished, free from tears, cuts, holes, scuffs, cracks or creases. PACKAGING/PACKING: One hundred (100) envelopes shall be packaged in a close-fitting fiberboard box, in compliance with the Uniform Freight Classification and the Motor Freight Classification. Weight of shipping container shall not exceed 51 lbs.

NSN 8105-00-334-4120, RETURN MATERIALS DOCUMENT ENVELOPE

ESTIMATED F.O.B.

ITEM 12 MONTH DESTINATION

NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY EPMR UNIT UNIT PRICE

9 Burlington, NJ (N3) 13,630 1777 HD $__________

10. French Camp, CA (S3) 13,920 1734 HD $__________

Your Commercial Price $______. Note: Before the award, a Certificate of Compliance is required from an authorized laboratory that the item meets the IPD requirement.

MARKING : (APPLICABLE TO ALL ITEMS UNDER THIS SOLICITATION)

For civilian destinations - In accordance with FED-STD-123H, dated August 8, 2007. For military destinations- In accordance with MIL-STD-129P, dated December 15, 2002, and Change 4, dated September 19, 2007. Bar code marking shall be included for both civilian and military destinations.

PALLETIZATION (APPLICABLE TO ALL ITEMS UNDER THIS SOLICITATION)

IN ACCORDANCE WITH BELOW PALLETIZATION REQUIREMENT, DATED 8/15/2004, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED IN THE CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER.

PALLETIZATION REQUIREMENT 8/15/2004

Palletization: The shipping (transport) containers shall be palletized. The pallets shall be 48-inch length x 40-inch width, general purpose, four-way entry, flush stringer, and double-face non-reversible pallets. The palletized load shall not exceed 2500 pounds in weight for shipments to the Eastern Distribution Center (Burlington). The palletized load shall not exceed 2000 pounds in weight for shipments to the Western Distribution Center (French Camp and Stockton Locations). The palletized load shall not overhang the pallet deck board edge by more than 1 inch and shall not exceed 53 inches in overall height (including pallet). Less than half pallet loads or loads shipped by small package carrier in acceptable transport packing need not be palletized. When less than full but more than a half pallet is used, the palletized load shall utilize proper bracing and/or reinforcement to ensure that the load can withstand two additional loads placed on it.

Stacking: A load-stacking test shall be performed once, at the beginning of the contract, for each different unitized or palletized load configuration. A fully palletized load shall be tested utilizing a total stack of three palletized loads, with all the proper bracing and/or reinforcement necessary to perform the test. There shall be no evidence of damage to the pallets, shipping containers or products when stack is tested on the rigid surface for a minimum of 24 hours, in compliance with all the National and Local Safety Regulations. The pre-tested palletized load configuration shall be duplicated using the same packaging materials, pattern, number of shipping (transport) containers, and procedures consistent throughout the duration of the contract. Palletized loads shall be stable and safe when handled with mechanical equipment by qualified personnel.

Materials: All lumber used inside or outside a shipment shall be bark free. No used wood pallets with repaired components or stringers will be acceptable. All wood pallet stringers shall be manufactured from hardwoods. Pallets manufactured of materials other than wood, shall conform to all the requirements specified herein.

Unitization: For the purpose of this requirement, the assembled group of containers or items in a single load that can be handled as a unit throughout the distribution system. Unitization encompasses, but is not limited to, consolidation in a container, placement on a pallet or load base having forklift capability, or securely binding together. Shipments should be considered for unitization where appropriate or specified.

Unitization of pallet load: The palletized load shall be unitized and secured to the pallet to insure that the load arrives intact without product damage. The containers or items shall be placed in a suitable pattern to form a stable and balanced load. Vertical, horizontal or filler reinforcement shall be added as necessary to meet the stacking strength requirements. A palletized load shall be secured to the pallet by shrink or stretch wrapping, and/or, by steel or nonmetallic strapping. When steel or nonmetallic strapping is used, edge protectors shall be provided to prevent damage to the cartons when tensioning the strapping. As a minimum, two straps shall run

Lengthwise, two straps shall run widthwise, and two straps shall run around the girth of the palletized load. A palletized load shall be capable of protecting the products against damage in a multiple handling, transportation, and storage environment having distribution warehouses with rack systems that support the load/s overhead of warehouse personnel.

Notice of special requirements for shipment to all countries that have endorsed the IPPC Guidelines for treatment of non-manufactured wood packaging: The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has approved and published on March 15, 2002, Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade . Countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines are found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/. Clause D-FSS-468 requires non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood packaging material used in shipments destined to IPPC compliant countries require the appropriate wood treatment. Additionally, shipments delivered to DOD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU/IPPC countries shall comply with applicable DLA Regulations and Procurement Letter PROCLTR 02-17.

PCM: The contractor shall certify that the product offered shall include 25 - 35 % recovered fiber, including 25 % postconsumer fiber as defined by the Paper Products Advisory Notice II (Paper RMAN II), which may be found in the Federal Register, Vol. 63, No. 109, dated June 8, 1998. You may order copies via the RCRA Hotline at (800) 424-9346. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provision of the contract.

52.202-1	DEFINITIONS (JUL 2004)
(a)	When a solicitation provision or contract clause uses a word or term that is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the word or term has the same meaning as the definition in FAR 2.101 in effect at the time the solicitation was issued, unless—
	(1)	The solicitation, or amended solicitation, provides a different definition;
	(2)	The contracting parties agree to a different definition;
	(3)	The part, subpart, or section of the FAR where the provision or clause is prescribed provides a different meaning; or
	(4)	The word or term is defined in FAR Part 31, for use in the cost principles and procedures.
(b)	The FAR Index is a guide to words and terms the FAR defines and shows where each definition is located. The FAR Index is available via the Internet at http://www.acqnet.gov at the end of the FAR, after the FAR Appendix.
52.203-5	COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (APR 1984) 3.404
(a)	The Contractor warrants that no person or agency has been employed or retained to solicit or obtain this contract upon an agreement or understanding for a contingent fee, except a bona fide employee or agency. For breach or violation of this warranty, the Government shall have the right to annul this contract without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the contingent fee.
(b)	"Bona fide agency," as used in this clause, means an established commercial or selling agency, maintained by a Contractor for the purpose of securing business, that neither exerts nor proposes to exert improper influence to solicit or obtain Government contracts nor holds itself out as being able to obtain any Government contract or contracts through improper influence.
	"Bona fide employee," as used in this clause, means a person, employed by a Contractor and subject to the Contractor's supervision and control as to time, place, and manner of performance, who neither exerts nor proposes to exert improper influence to solicit or obtain Government contracts nor holds out as being able to obtain any Government contract or contracts through improper influence.
	"Contingent fee," as used in this clause, means any commission, percentage, brokerage, or other fee that is contingent upon the success that a person or concern has in securing a Government contract.
	"Improper influence," as used in this clause, means any influence that induces or tends to induce a Government employee or officer to give consideration or to act regarding a Government contract on any basis other than the merits of the matter.
52.204-4	PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON RECYCLED PAPER (AUG 2000) 4.303
(a)	Definitions. As used in this clause—
	Postconsumer material means a material or finished product that has served its intended use and has been discarded for disposal or recovery, having completed its life as a consumer item. Postconsumer material is a part of the broader category of “recovered material.” For paper and paper products, postconsumer material means “postconsumer fiber” defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as—
	(1)	Paper, paperboard, and fibrous materials from retail stores, office buildings, homes, and so forth, after they have passed through their end-usage as a consumer item, including: used corrugated boxes; old newspapers; old magazines; mixed waste paper; tabulating cards; and used cordage; or
	(2)	All paper, paperboard, and fibrous materials that enter and are collected from municipal solid waste; but not
	(3)	Fiber derived from printers' over-runs, converters' scrap, and over-issue publications.
	Printed or copied double-sided means printing or reproducing a document so that information is on both sides of a sheet of paper.
	Recovered material, for paper and paper products, is defined by EPA in its Comprehensive Procurement Guideline as “recovered fiber” and means the following materials:
	(1)	Postconsumer fiber; and
	(2)	Manufacturing wastes such as—
		(i)	Dry paper and paperboard waste generated after completion of the papermaking process (that is, those manufacturing operations up to and including the cutting and trimming of the paper machine reel into smaller rolls or rough sheets) including: envelope cuttings, bindery trimmings, and other paper and paperboard waste resulting from printing, cutting, forming, and other converting operations; bag, box, and carton manufacturing wastes; and butt rolls, mill wrappers, and rejected unused stock; and
		(ii)	Repulped finished paper and paperboard from obsolete inventories of paper and paperboard manufacturers, merchants, wholesalers, dealers, printers, converters, or others.
(b)	In accordance with Section 101 of Executive Order 13101 of September 14, 1998, Greening the Government through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition, the Contractor is encouraged to submit paper documents, such as offers, letters, or reports, that are printed or copied double-sided on recycled paper that meet minimum content standards specified in Section 505 of Executive Order 13101, when not using electronic commerce methods to submit information or data to the Government.
(c)	If the Contractor cannot purchase high-speed copier paper, offset paper, forms bond, computer printout paper, carbonless paper, file folders, white wove envelopes, writing and office paper, book paper, cotton fiber paper, and cover stock meeting the 30 percent postconsumer material standard for use in submitting paper documents to the Government, it should use paper containing no less than 20 percent postconsumer material. This lesser standard should be used only when paper meeting the 30 percent postconsumer material standard is not obtainable at a reasonable price or does not meet reasonable performance standards.
52.204-7	CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (APR 2008) 4.1104
(a)	Definitions. As used in this clause-
	Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database means the primary Government repository for Contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government.
	Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.
	Data Universal Numbering System+4 (DUNS+4) number means the DUNS number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.
	Registered in the CCR database means that-
	(1)	The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, into the CCR database; and
	(2)	The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and has marked the record “Active”. The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the CCR registration process.
(b)	(1)	By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.
	(2)	The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database.
(c)	If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.
	(1)	An offeror may obtain a DUNS number-
		(i)	Via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or
		(ii)	If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local Dun ad Bradstreet office.
	(2)	The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:
		(i)	Company legal business.
		(ii)	Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.
		(iii)	Company Physical Street Address, City, State and Zip Code.
		(iv)	Company Mailing Address, City, State and Zip Code (if separate from physical).
		(v)	Company Telephone Number.
		(vi)	Date the company was started.
		(vii)	Number of employees at your location.
		(viii)	Chief executive officer/key manager.
		(ix)	Line of business (industry).
		(x)	Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).
(d)	If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.
(e)	Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.
(f)	The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.
(g)	(1)	(i)	If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, “doing business as” name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in Subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to (A) change the name in the CCR database; (B) comply with the requirements of Subpart 42.12 of the FAR; and (C) agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.
		(ii)	If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (g)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.
	(2)	The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the CCR database. Information provided to the Contractor’s CCR record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.
(h)	Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423, or 269-961-5757.
52.211-16	VARIATION IN QUANTITY (APR 1984) 11.703(a)
(a)	A variation in the quantity of any item called for by this contract will not be accepted unless the variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, or packing, or allowances in manufacturing processes, and then only to the extent, if any, specified in paragraph (b) below.
(b)	The permissible variation shall be limited to:
	__3__ percent increase __3____ percent decrease
52.212-1	INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008) 12.301(b)(1)
(a)	North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.
(b)	Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show --
	(1)	The solicitation number;
	(2)	The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;
	(3)	The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;
	(4)	A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;
	(5)	Terms of any express warranty;
	(6)	Price and any discount terms;
	(7)	“Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;
	(8)	A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212‑3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);
	(9)	Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;
	(10)	Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and
	(11)	If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
(c)	Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.
(d)	Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.
(e)	Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.
(f)	Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.
	(1)	Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.
	(2)	(i)	Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and --
		(A)	If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or
		(B)	There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or
		(C)	If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.
		(ii)	However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.
	(3)	Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.
	(4)	If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.
	(5)	Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.
(g)	Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.
(h)	Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.
(i)	Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.
	(1)	(i)	Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to-
			GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section,
			Suite 8100,
			470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407,

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