Market Survey - 2-09-2012.doc

MARKET SURVEY

This is a market survey to determine current industry conditions. This is NOT a request for quote. This survey includes Item Purchase Descriptions (IPDs) for several NSNs (see below). Please reply to the questions below and return by close of business Thursday, 2/16/2012. Please return pages 1 -7 only. The destinations and quantities will be determined by on demand requisitions from various agencies.

Date:

Firm Name:

Contact:

Telephone:

Fax:

E-Mail:

Inspection will be destination.

If you have a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract for the below items, please enter your MAS contract and SIN/Part number next to the NSNs.

8330-00-257-2494

8330-00-262-3644

8330-00-255-8282

7290-00-663-7300

7290-00-125-9069

5335-00-889-3283

5335-00-889-3285

4940-01-535-7654

4940-01-535-7653

4940-01-505-0680

4940-01-490-2463

4940-01-504-5273

4940-01-504-5270

4940-01-535-7652

1. Please provide the quickest delivery time you can offer.

8330-00-257-2494

8330-00-262-3644

8330-00-255-8282

7290-00-663-7300

7290-00-125-9069

5335-00-889-3283

5335-00-889-3285

4940-01-535-7654

4940-01-535-7653

4940-01-505-0680

4940-01-490-2463

4940-01-504-5273

4940-01-504-5270

4940-01-535-7652

2. Is this item on your MAS as F.O.B. Destination or FOB Origin?

8330-00-257-2494

8330-00-262-3644

8330-00-255-8282

7290-00-663-7300

7290-00-125-9069

5335-00-889-3283

5335-00-889-3285

4940-01-535-7654

4940-01-535-7653

4940-01-505-0680

4940-01-490-2463

4940-01-504-5273

4940-01-504-5270

4940-01-535-7652

3. Is your company a large or small business? _________________________________________

4. Are you a manufacture or a dealer? ___________________

5. If you are a dealer, will you be using a small or large manufacture? ________________

6. Country of Origin (Where is the end item being manufactured?) Please list below.

7. Country of Origin (for components). Please list below.

8. If you are quoting other foreign end products (that is not a COTS item) that do not qualify as domestic end products, please provide the city and state where the end product will be manufactured. ______________City _____ State. For detail information please read clause 52.225-3, under Buy American Act – Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act

8330-00-257-2494

8330-00-262-3644

8330-00-255-8282

7290-00-663-7300

7290-00-125-9069

5335-00-889-3283

5335-00-889-3285

4940-01-535-7654

4940-01-535-7653

4940-01-505-0680

4940-01-490-2463

4940-01-504-5273

4940-01-504-5270

4940-01-535-7652

9. Can you supply these items according to the Item Purchase Descriptions listed below? _____

10. Do you have commercial customers for these items? _____

11. What is your commercial minimum order/dollar for these items? Please list below.

8330-00-257-2494

8330-00-262-3644

8330-00-255-8282

7290-00-663-7300

7290-00-125-9069

5335-00-889-3283

5335-00-889-3285

4940-01-535-7654

4940-01-535-7653

4940-01-505-0680

4940-01-490-2463

4940-01-504-5273

4940-01-504-5270

4940-01-535-7652

12. What is your commercial maximum order/dollar for these items? Please list below.

8330-00-257-2494

8330-00-262-3644

8330-00-255-8282

7290-00-663-7300

7290-00-125-9069

5335-00-889-3283

5335-00-889-3285

4940-01-535-7654

4940-01-535-7653

4940-01-505-0680

4940-01-490-2463

4940-01-504-5273

4940-01-504-5270

4940-01-535-7652

13. Will you quote on the below NSNs?

8330-00-257-2494

8330-00-262-3644

8330-00-255-8282

7290-00-663-7300

7290-00-125-9069

5335-00-889-3283

5335-00-889-3285

4940-01-535-7654

4940-01-535-7653

4940-01-505-0680

4940-01-490-2463

4940-01-504-5273

4940-01-504-5270

4940-01-535-7652

14. Will you quote on these items in the aggregate?

8330-00-257-2494

8330-00-262-3644

8330-00-255-8282

7290-00-663-7300

7290-00-125-9069

5335-00-889-3283

5335-00-889-3285

4940-01-535-7654

4940-01-535-7653

4940-01-505-0680

4940-01-490-2463

4940-01-504-5273

4940-01-504-5270

4940-01-535-7652

15. For those items going to GSA’s depots, palletization is required, will this be a problem? __________

16. Do you have a copy of Federal Standard 123 and MIL Standard 129? _________

17. Do you have a copy of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)? _____

18. Is your product package in accordance with the below IPDs? ______

19. Would you be able to provide proof of conformance if the Government requested such proof? _____

20. What, if any, are the differences between our IPDs and your commercial item? (i.e., marking, packaging. standard unit pack). _______________________________________________________________

21. Do you see anything listed in the IPD that might cause a problem for you in quoting on these NSNs? If yes, please list those concerns _____________________________________________________

22. The NAICS Codes (PPI Codes) for this procurement are listed below. Please indicate if you agree and/or disagree with the codes. If you disagree, please provide the code you agree represent these items. Please note, these codes will be use to grant a price increase/decrease for these items.

23. GSA customarily receives a price for the GSA Stock Depot Program that is equal to or better than your commercial price.

Please provide all information requested in the table below.

Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

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Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

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Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

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Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

FORMCHECKBOX

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Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

FORMCHECKBOX

N/A

Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

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Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

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Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

FORMCHECKBOX

N/A o

Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

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Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

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Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

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N/A

Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

FORMCHECKBOX

N/A

Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

FORMCHECKBOX

N/A o

PLEASE READ ITEM DESCRIPTION (MUST MEET ITEM DESCRIPTION)

ITEM DESCRIPTION

NSN 8330-00-255-8282 Dated 2/6/2012

CHAMOIS LEATHER, SHEEPSKIN (OIL TANNED): Shall be in accordance with Federal Specification KK-C-300C dated June 13, 1969, and Amendment 2 dated March 15, 1972. Shall have the following characteristics:

Grade A - For straining water and other impurities from gasoline.

Class 1 - Pocket shaped

Size - 23 by 26 inches.

Unit of Issue shall be EA (one EACH chamois).

EXCEPTIONS TO THE SPECIFICATION:

1. Paragraph 3.3.4, Thickness: After "ounces" ADD "and not greater than 3 ounces".

2. Paragraph 3.5, Marking, delete in its entirety and substitute the following:

"3.5 Special Marking. Each chamois shall be permanently and legibly marked as "GRADE A - FILTERING TYPE" with lettering 3/8 +/- 1/8 inches in height in a color contrasting with the chamois. In addition, each chamois unit shall carry the identifying name or trademark of the tanner."

3. Delete all references to “MIL-STD-105” and substitute;

“ANSI/ASQC Z1.4”.

4. Delete paragraphs 4.2.3 and 5 without replacement.

Copies of Federal Standards, Federal Specifications, Military Standards, Military Specifications and Commercial Item Descriptions (CID) are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/.

Copies of ASTM standards are available from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conschohocken, PA 19426-2959, Website: http://www.astm.org/.

Copies of ANSI/ASQC standards are available from American Society for Quality Control, PO Box 3005, 611 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53201-4606.

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this purchase description, conform to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail: service@astm.org.

MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

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 can be found at the USDA.gov website. 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.

NSN 8330-00-257-2494 Dated 2/6/2012

CHAMOIS LEATHER, SHEEPSKIN (OIL TANNED): Shall be in accordance with Federal Specification KK-C-300C dated June 13, 1969, and Amendment 2 dated March 15, 1972. Shall have the following characteristics:

Grade A - For straining water and other impurities from gasoline.

Class 1 - Pocket shaped

Size - 16 by 21 inches.

Unit of Issue shall be EA (one EACH chamois).

EXCEPTIONS TO THE SPECIFICATION:

1. Paragraph 3.3.4, Thickness: After "ounces" ADD "and not greater than 3 ounces".

2. Paragraph 3.5, Marking, delete in its entirety and substitute the following:

"3.5 Special Marking. Each chamois shall be permanently and legibly marked as "GRADE A - FILTERING TYPE" with lettering 3/8 +/- 1/8 inches in height in a color contrasting with the chamois. In addition, each chamois unit shall carry the identifying name or trademark of the tanner."

3. Delete all references to “MIL-STD-105” and substitute;

“ANSI/ASQC Z1.4”.

4. Delete paragraphs 4.2.3 and 5 without replacement.

Copies of Federal Standards, Federal Specifications, Military Standards, Military Specifications and Commercial Item Descriptions (CID) are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/.

Copies of ASTM standards are available from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conschohocken, PA 19426-2959, Website: http://www.astm.org/.

Copies of ANSI/ASQC standards are available from American Society for Quality Control, PO Box 3005, 611 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53201-4606.

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this purchase description, conform to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail: service@astm.org.

MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

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 can be found at the USDA.gov website. 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.

NSN 8330-00-262-3644 Dated 2/6/2012

CHAMOIS LEATHER, SHEEPSKIN (OIL TANNED): Shall be in accordance with Federal Specification KK-C-300C dated June 13, 1969, and Amendment 2 dated March 15, 1972. Shall have the following characteristics:

Grade A - For straining water and other impurities from gasoline.

Class 1 - Pocket shaped

Size - 20 by 26 inches.

Unit of Issue shall be EA (one EACH chamois).

EXCEPTIONS TO THE SPECIFICATION:

1. Paragraph 3.3.4, Thickness: After "ounces" ADD "and not greater than 3 ounces".

2. Paragraph 3.5, Marking, delete in its entirety and substitute the following:

"3.5 Special Marking. Each chamois shall be permanently and legibly marked as "GRADE A - FILTERING TYPE" with lettering 3/8 +/- 1/8 inches in height in a color contrasting with the chamois. In addition, each chamois unit shall carry the identifying name or trademark of the tanner."

3. Delete all references to “MIL-STD-105” and substitute;

“ANSI/ASQC Z1.4”.

4. Delete paragraphs 4.2.3 and 5 without replacement.

Copies of Federal Standards, Federal Specifications, Military Standards, Military Specifications and Commercial Item Descriptions (CID) are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/.

Copies of ASTM standards are available from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conschohocken, PA 19426-2959, Website: http://www.astm.org/.

Copies of ANSI/ASQC standards are available from American Society for Quality Control, PO Box 3005, 611 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53201-4606.

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this purchase description, conform to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail: service@astm.org.

MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

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 can be found at the USDA.gov website. 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.

NSN: 7290-00-125-9069 Dated 6/10/11

HANGER, COAT: Shall be in accordance with the following characteristics:

Construction. The hanger shall be constructed of steel and shall be designed for standard (light duty) use as a coat hanger. The hanger shall be of a one-piece formed design, with a shoulder bar unit, trouser bar, and suspension hook. The hanger shall be manufactured from 0.089-inch (2.26 mm) diameter steel wire. The hanger shall be swaged (wrapped) around the base of the suspension hook with the option of forming an open eyehook. The hook radius shall completely fit over a 1-1/2 inch (3.81 cm) diameter bar without binding. The trouser rod shall be included without a trouser guard.

Finish. Enamel.

Size. The hanger shall have a minimum width of 15-3/4 inches (40.0 cm).

Workmanship. Hangers shall be free from any sharp edges, projections, and other defects that could snag or tear garments. Surfaces shall be free from flaws, cracked or peeling paint, and other defects that could impair appearance or serviceability as specified herein.

Unit of Issue – BX (Box of 500 hangers)

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Item Purchase Description, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail: service@astm.org.

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/. 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.

NSN: 7290-00-663-7300 Dated 2/7/2012

IRONING BOARD, HOUSEHOLD: Household ironing board with pad and Teflon treated or silicone-aluminum coated cotton cover shall be in accordance with the following characteristics:

Ironing board design and construction

The ironing board shall provide a stable, smooth, ventilated ironing surface.

The ironing board shall be made of commercial grade, cold rolled steel and shall have a baked enamel finish or an electrostatic powder coated finish, at the manufacturer's option.

The ironing board shall have a T-leg or four-leg design, at the option of the manufacturer, and shall have a non-mar, non-skid cushioning cap over the end of each leg.

The ironing board shall have a means of opening, closing, and locking to a selected ironing surface height. The ironing board surface height shall be adjustable to any height ranging from 24 ± 1 inch (61.0 ± 2.5 cm) up to 36 ± 1 inch (91.4 ± 2.5 cm), measured from the top surface of the ironing board to the floor. A positive retention feature shall maintain the selected ironing surface height and prevent the ironing board from collapsing.

The ironing board shall fold flat for storage.

The ironing surface shall have a perforated or expanded mesh design, at the manufacturer's option.

The ironing surface shall have the shape and dimensions shown in the figure. The corners at the wide end shall be slightly rounded.

Top View

Ironing board performance

The ironing board shall be rigid, stable, free of wobble, and capable of supporting a 50 lb (22.7 kg) weight placed in the center of the board within a bearing area of not more than 64 in2 (412.9 cm2) for three minutes. The ironing board shall be capable of supporting the specified weight without a permanent deflection in the top surface and shall maintain all height positions.

Ironing board pad

The ironing board pad shall fit the ironing board depicted in the figure, covering the entire ironing surface of the ironing board.

The pad shall be cut in one piece, although a separate nosepiece, wide enough to securely hold the end of the pad to the end of the ironing board, shall be sewn to the tapered end of the pad.

The pad shall be an assembly of a top and a bottom layer of interlocked synthetic and natural fibers with a natural or synthetic foam rubber core or shall be a combination of interlocked synthetic and natural fibers without a core. The pad shall be 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick, minimum, and shall weigh 14 oz/yd2 (466.7 g/m2), minimum.

At the manufacturer's option, the pad may have a natural or synthetic foam rubber backing.

The entire perimeter of the pad shall be finished with binding tape or over-edge stitching. The edge finish shall be sewn through all component layers of the pad.

Ironing board cover

The ironing board cover shall fit the ironing board depicted in the figure and shall be large enough to be securely fitted over the ironing board top with the pad in place.

The cover shall be unbleached, sized or unsized, 100 percent cotton sheeting or drill.

The cover shall be cut in one piece. A separate nosepiece may be attached at the tapered end of the cover, at the manufacturer's option.

The edges of the cover shall be finished with a hem or binding and shall employ a drawstring or elastic binding to hold the cover on the ironing board. Additional tie tapes may be furnished, at the option of the manufacturer.

Drawstring or elastic binding

A drawstring or elastic binding shall be provided, and shall be of sufficient durability and strength to hold the cover and pad to the ironing board under normal use. Drawstrings shall be encased in an edge hem or binding, shall extend around the entire perimeter of the cover, and shall extend a minimum of 4 inches (10.2 cm) beyond the opening at each end of the hem or binding. Elastic bindings shall be securely sewn around the entire perimeter of the cover.

Ironing board cover cloth

The base cloth shall have a minimum yarn count per inch (per 2.5 cm) of 50 x 50 and minimum weight of 1.4 oz/yd2 (83.3 g/cm2) before Teflon treatment or silicone-aluminum coating. The coating shall be uniformly applied to the face of the cover and shall not crock, transfer, or rub off during normal use. The coated cloth shall show no pinholes when held up to a bright light.

Workmanship. The finished ironing board, pad, and cover shall be clean, well made, and free of any defect affecting appearance, function or serviceability. The finished ironing board shall be free of all burrs and sharp edges. The finished ironing board pad and ironing board cover shall be free of tears, cuts, holes, weak spots, thin spots, skipped stitches, open seams, puckers, or other fabric or construction defects.

Unit of Issue – EA (each)

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Item Purchase Description, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

UNIT PACKAGING: One (1) ironing board, with one (1) pad and one (1) cover installed on the ironing board, shall be shrink-wrapped as a unit and packaged in a close-fitting corrugated fiberboard box with a minimum bursting strength of 175 psi, or minimum edge crush strength of 29 lb per inch width. Boxes shall conform to the applicable mode of transportation.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail: service@astm.org. In the event a pallet or skid is used for shipping, the following notice shall apply:

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 can be found at the USDA.gov web site. 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.

NSN: 5335-00-889-3283 Dated 12/22/2011 WIRE FABRIC: The insect screening shall be in accordance with the following requirements and characteristics:

Material - Aluminum alloy (IAW normal commercial practice)

Fabrication - Woven

Mesh count - 18 per inch in both longitudinal and 16 per inch in the transverse direction

Wire diameter - 0.011 inch nominal

Mesh style - Rectangular

Crimp - At intersections to lock wire in place

Weave type - Rectangular

Edge type - Selvage edge (both edges to prevent raveling)

Roll width - 36 inches

Length - 100 feet

Finish - Coated with aluminum pigment paint

Unit of issue - RO (100 ft. roll)

MESH COUNT: The mesh count shall be determined per linear inch over a total square area 2 inches in length. Variance shall not be more than 1/4 mesh in the warp direction and 1 mesh in the fill direction.

WIRE DIAMETER:

The wire diameter shall be determined by micrometer measurement. Ten (10) wires shall be measured in the warp and filling directions. The variance shall not be more than 0.0015 inch.

CONTINUITY:

The roll shall not contain more than two (2) pieces, one not less than ninety (87.5%) of the required length.

Product conformance: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this description, conform to the producer's own specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail: service@astm.org.

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/. 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."

NSN: 5335-00-889-3285 Dated 12/22/2011

WIRE FABRIC: The insect screening shall be in accordance with the following requirements and characteristics:

Material - Aluminum alloy (IAW normal commercial practice)

Fabrication - Woven

Mesh count - 18 per inch in both longitudinal and 16 per inch in the transverse direction

Wire diameter - 0.011 inch nominal

Mesh style - Rectangular

Crimp - At intersections to lock wire in place

Weave type - Rectangular

Edge type - Selvage edge (both edges to prevent raveling)

Roll width - 48 inches

Length - 100 feet

Finish - Coated with aluminum pigment paint

Unit of issue - RO (100 ft. roll)

MESH COUNT: The mesh count shall be determined per linear inch over a total square area 2 inches in length. Variance shall not be more than 1/4 mesh in the warp direction and 1 mesh in the fill direction.

FILAMENT SIZE: The wire diameter shall be determined by micrometer measurement. Ten (10) wires shall be measured in the warp and filling directions. The variance shall not be more than 0.0015 inch.

CONTINUITY: The roll shall not contain more than two (2) pieces, one not less than ninety (87.5%) of the required length.

Product conformance: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this description, conform to the producer's own specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail: service@astm.org.

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.