Pre-Solicitation Notice.doc

6FLS-J5-100424-N

November 16, 2009

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE/MARKET SURVEY

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

The General Services Administration (GSA), Heartland Supply Operations Center, intends to issue a solicitation on or about February 15, 2009 for:

Solicitation No.: 6FLS-J5-100424-N Federal Stock Class: 8030 Commodity: 8030 – Miscellaneous Items

Contract Type: 2-Year SOP Requirements, Negotiated, Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment

Contract Period: 6/1/2010 or DOA – 5/31/2012 (with three one-year options)

Number of Items: Nineteen (19)

Comments Due: December 18, 2009 The solicitation will result in a two-year SOP requirements, fixed price, with three one-year options. The contract will include an Economic Price Adjustment clause. Pricing is not required in response to this notice. Delivery will be FOB Origin and 30 DARO.

A notice of the solicitation will be placed on the FedBizOpps web site (no hard copies will be mailed). Firms requesting notification of the posting date will receive an e-mail advising them when the notice is posted. However, it is the vendor’s responsibility to monitor FedBizOpps. The solicitation is scheduled to issue on or about February 15, 2010. Award will be made on an item by item basis using factors which could include past performance and cost/price as evaluation tools.

If you are interested in bidding, please fill out the attached questionnaire. Your input will be used in an effort to improve and expand the competitive procurement process.

The National Stock Numbers are being provided on the next page and the Item Purchase Descriptions are attached. Please review carefully, if you have any comments or concerns regarding the item descriptions please email me as soon as possible – mark.mourlam@gsa.gov.

The following gives an outline of National Stock Numbers (NSN) that will be included in the solicitation. See Item Purchase Descriptions for complete descriptions and unit of issue.

Firms interested should submit in writing or via Fax, on or before December 18, 2009 to the following address:

GSA/FAS/ Heartland Supply Operations Center

Attn: Mark Mourlam – QSDKAB-J5 1500 E Bannister Road

Kansas City, MO 64131 or FAX 816-823-3109

Thank you for your assistance in this survey. Your responses will help to determine how the solicitation is written. For further information, please contact me at 816/926-5845 or email at mark.mourlam@gsa.gov.

Sincerely, Mark Mourlam Contract Specialist Attachments

VENDOR SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 6FLS-J5-100424-N

COMMODITY: 8030 – Misc. Items 1.

Company Name:

Address:

County:

DUNS No.: __________________________________________

Telephone No.:

FAX No.: __________________________________________

Contact Point:

E-mail address:

2.

Are you a LARGE ______ or SMALL ______ business?

3.

Are you a MANUFACTURER ____ or a DEALER ______?

4. Is this commodity commercially manufactured and distributed? Yes____No_____

If “Yes” – List commercial sources for these products

If “No” – Explain

5.

Do your currently have a GSA Multiple Award Schedule for these items?

6.

Are these commodities manufactured in the USA?

YES _____ NO ______ Country ____________

7.

Who/Where are your PRODUCTION POINTS for these commodities?

If necessary the answer(s) to this question may be attached on a separate sheet of paper.

Company Name:

Address:

County:

Phone Number:

Point of contact at Company:

DUNS Number ______________________

8. Are you able to do bar code marking?

YES ________

NO _____

9.

Do our technical requirements substantially deviate from your common commercial practices?

YES ________

NO _____

10.

Can you provide items that meet all of the requirements specified in the market survey?

YES _____ NO ______

11.

Do you believe that compliance with the cited specification requirements ensures provision of a quality product to the customer?

YES _____ NO _____

12.

Are any additional production methods or training required on your part to meet the specification requirements?

YES _____ NO ____

If “yes”, please explain._________________________________

13.

Are you interested in bidding on the GSA procurement for these items?

YES _____ NO _____ If not, why not? __________________

14.

TIME FOR DELIVERY

Can you meet a delivery time of 30 days after receipt of order?

YES______NO ______

If “NO,” please specify delivery time you could meet _______ days ARO.

15.

Would you be willing to ship expedited orders within three working days, FOB origin?

YES _____ NO _____ If not, why not? _____________________

16.

This solicitation will be FOB Destination. Is this your regular commercial practice?

YES ____ NO ______

17. It is anticipated the GSA may issue this solicitation with no minimum orders. Can your firm comply with this?

YES ______ NO ____

18. Would you be able to supply all items in this solicitation?

YES ______ NO ____

19.

Please indicate which items you would be interested in offering on:

Item

National Stock Name of Is your Mfr.

No. Number Manufacturer? Large or Small?

20.

If the cited specification(s) or item description(s) are not acceptable, what specification(s) or item description(s) would you utilize? Please be specific and as detailed as possible. (Attach separate sheets if more space is required.)

21.

A commercial warranty is required on all items on this solicitation. Do you foresee a problem with this?

YES _____ or NO _____

22.

If you are a manufacturer and you do not plan to bid on this procurement, please provide the names and phone numbers of some of your distributors who may be interested in bidding.

23.

Please list any general comments you may have regarding this procurement. Including any problems you see with the item purchase descriptions. Problems with the item descriptions must be addressed before the solicitation is issued.

24.

For items included in this PIN please identify at what quantity the

Government would receive a better price.

Item #

Qty

Item #

Qty

25. What is your minimum order quantity _______ or dollar value $_______?

26. What is your maximum order quantity _______ or dollar value $_______?

27. Would you bid on a solicitation for a 5-year base contract?

_______ Yes _______ No

28. By what method do you currently receive the point of sale information?

_____EDI ______ FAX _____________ Other (please identify)

29. Are you capable of receiving EDI transmissions?

_____Yes ______ No

30. If a DEALER, do you have storage space to accommodate a large volume?

31. If a MANUFACTURER, do you have the production capacity to manufacture a large volume? _____________________________________________

32. Do you currently have the installed capability to manufacture the required items in accordance with the specifications cited in the IPD? YES ___ NO ___

33. Can you produce products that meet the requirements specified in the IPD?

If “NO”, which requirements do you not meet?

34.

Are there environmental or energy considerations for these items?

_______ Yes. Go to question 35. _______ No

35.

Indicate applicable environmental requirements to be included in the solicitations and contracts.

36.

Are you familiar with and are you able to comply with the California

Statutes, Assembly Bill Number 2942 (Chapter 43 of the California

Statutes of 1992), special marking requirements regarding Child

Drowning Warning Labels?

_______ Yes _______ No

37.

Do you currently have the capability to perform packing and packaging in conformance with the environmental laws of the various states?

_______ Yes _______ No

38.

Are you familiar with the South Coast Air Quality Management Statement regarding the VOC content for items intended for use in the South Coast

Air Quality Management District?

_______ Yes _______ No

ITEM PURCHASE DESCRIPTION 6FLS-J5-100424-N

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

1. 8030-01-332-1557

KT

CORROSION RESISTANT COATING:

DESCRIPTION

A 3-part, urethane conductive coating system containing stabilized copper and soluble chromate salts for use on flanges or aluminum and plastic substrates.

Size: a 1 quart kit.

Shelf life code: 3 (9 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 2 months

Chomerics Div./Parker Hannifin Corp. product Cho-Shield 2001, part number 52-04-2001-0000.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.1, T4.3, T5.2 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

2. 8030-01-054-0740

BX

2,013

SEALING COMPOUND:

DESCRIPTION

A medium strength, anaerobic, methacrylate ester with Teflon in a thixotropic paste form for sealing and preventing galling on tapered pipe threads.

Size: The product shall be furnished in 50 mL quantities in the manufacturer's original, collapsible metal or plastic tubes made and fitted for a vapor-tight, resealable, screw cap. The tube nozzle shall be factory sealed for puncture by the user. There shall be no interaction chemically or physically with the contents so as to damage the container or alter the strength, quality, or purity of the contents. The filled tubes shall be closed so that the contents will not spill or leak from the tube during shipment, handling, storage, and redistribution. Ten tubes shall be packaged in a box as a unit of issue.

Shelf life code: 5 (18 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 3 months

Loctite Corp. part number 59231, Hernon Mfg. part number 392030, Permabond International part number Perma-Lok LH 050, or Accrabond Inc. Product Number 392.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.4, T5.3 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

3. 8030-00-891-3113

KT

SEALING COMPOUND:

DESCRIPTION

A blue-colored, 2-part, epoxy resin system for use as a fairing compound and for flyaway and prototype wind tunnel applications.

Size: a kit consisting of a box of 6 quarts of epoxy resin and a box of 6 quarts of hardener.

Shelf life code: 4 (12 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 2 months

Huntsman Advanced Materials Inc. part number RP 1257-3.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.1, T4.2, T5.2 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

4. 8030-01-369-0051

CA

5,698

SEALING COMPOUND, POLYTHIOETHER:

DESCRIPTION

A two-part, polythioether windshield sealant compound for use on glass, polycarbonate, acrylic, and other aircraft substrates.

Class B-1/4: suitable for application by extrusion gun or spatula; 1/4 hour work life.

Size: a minimum of 2.0 fl oz in a 2.5 fl oz sectional extrusion cartridge.

Shelf life code: 2 (6 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 1 month

PRC-DeSoto International Inc. part number PR-1829 B-1/4.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.3, T4.5, T5.1 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

5. 8030-01-081-4249

KT

SEALING COMPOUND:

DESCRIPTION

A two-part, conductive lightning strike, corrosion inhibitive, polysulfide sealant that maintains electrical continuity in a highly torqued fay surface areas for certain aircraft applications.

Class B-2: for application by extrusion gun or spatula, 2 hour work life.

Size: a pint kit consisting of 12 fl oz base compound and the required amount of curing agent packaged in separate containers.

Shelf life code: 2 (6 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 1 month

PRC-DeSoto International Inc. part number P/S-872 B-2.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.3, T4.2, T5.4 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

6. 8030-01-347-0977

CA

SEALING COMPOUND:

DESCRIPTION

A one-part, medium viscosity, non-curing, polythioether polysulfide, sealing compound for use as a channel sealant on aircraft fuel tanks.

Size: a minimum of 4.5 fl oz in a 6 fl oz injection cartridge.

Shelf life code: 4 (12 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 2 months

PRC-DeSoto International Inc. part number PR-706.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.3, T4.1, T5.1 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

7. 8030-01-452-9911

KT

INSULATING COMPOUND, THERMAL:

DESCRIPTION

A two-part, room temperature curing in place, polyurethane coating compound for use in sealing or padding tail portions of explosive cavities of bombs.

Size: The product shall be furnished as a kit consisting of separately packaged base resin and curing agent each in 55 gallon drum quantities in new, straight-sided, cylindrical steel drums of the type normally used for this product provided that there will be no interaction chemically or physically with the contents so as to damage the drums or alter the strength, quality, or purity of the contents. The filled drums shall be closed in a manner that will insure that the contents will not spill or leak from the drums during shipment, handling, storage, and redistribution. The drums shall, as a minimum, meet the applicable requirements of the National Motor Freight Classification, Uniform Freight Classification, and the Department of Transportation regulations. The drums shall be shrinkwrapped, strapped, or otherwise attached to each other to prevent separation of the components during shipment, handling, storage, and redistribution.

Shelf life code: 3 (9 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 2 months

Abbey Products part number 18010KT.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.1 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

8. 8030-01-393-9284

CA

2,195

SEALING COMPOUND:

DESCRIPTION

A two-part, polysulfide sealant for use as a fillet grade, weather-resistant sealant compatible with aircraft windshields, canopies, and windows.

Class B-2: for application by extrusion gun or spatula; 2 hour application time.

Size: 3.5 fl oz in a 6 oz sectionalized, extrusion cartridge.

Shelf life code: 3 (9 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 2 months

PRC-DeSoto International Inc. part number PR-1425 B-2.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.3, T4.5, T5.1 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

9. 8030-01-348-7547

CA

1,732

SEALING COMPOUND:

DESCRIPTION

A two-part, polysulfide sealant for use as a fillet grade, weather-resistant sealant compatible with aircraft windshields, canopies, and windows.

Class B-1/2: for application by extrusion gun or spatula; 1/2 hour application time.

Size: a minimum of 3.5 fl oz in a 6 oz sectionalized, extrusion cartridge.

Shelf life code: 3 (9 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 2 months

PRC-DeSoto International Inc. part number PR-1425 B-1/2.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.3, T4.5, T5.1 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

10. 8030-01-369-0049

CA

18,575

SEALING COMPOUND, POLYTHIOETHER:

DESCRIPTION

A two-part, polythioether windshield sealant compound for use on glass, polycarbonate, acrylic, and other aircraft substrates.

Class B-1/2: suitable for application by extrusion gun or spatula; 1/2 hour work life.

Size: 3.5 fl oz in a 6.0 fl oz cartridge.

Maximum age on delivery: 2 months

PRC-DeSoto International Inc. part number PR-1829 B-1/2.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.3, T4.5, T5.1 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

11. 8030-01-386-8927

CA

8,656

SEALING COMPOUND:

DESCRIPTION

A two-part, polythioether windshield sealant compound for use on glass, polycarbonate, acrylic, and other aircraft substrates.

Class B-1/4: suitable for application by extrusion gun or spatula; 1/4 hour work life.

Size: a minimum of 3.5 fl oz in a 6 oz sectionalized extrusion cartridge.

Maximum age on delivery: 2 months

PRC-DeSoto International Inc. part number PR-1829 B-1/4.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.3, T4.5, T5.1 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

12. 8030-01-369-0048

CA

9,361

SEALING COMPOUND, POLYTHIOETHER:

DESCRIPTION

A two-part, polythioether windshield sealant compound for use on glass, polycarbonate, acrylic, and other aircraft substrates.

Class B-1/2: suitable for application by extrusion gun or spatula; 1/2 hour work life.

Size: 2 fl oz in a 2.5 fl oz cartridge.

Maximum age on delivery: 2 months

PRC-DeSoto International Inc. part number PR-1829 B-1/2.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.3, T4.5, T5.1 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

13. 8030-01-450-0381

CA

4,832

SEALING COMPOUND:

DESCRIPTION

A one-part, polysulfide based, non-chromated, corrosion inhibitive, jointing compound for use on aluminum or dissimilar metals.

Size: The product shall be furnished in 4.5 fl oz quantities in the manufacturer's original, 6 oz cartridges.

Shelf life code: 4 (12 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 2 months

PRC-DeSoto International part number CA-1000.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.3, T4.1, T5.1 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

14. 8030-14-360-0749

CA

1,517

CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUND:

DESCRIPTION

A one-part, chromated, non-hardening, jointing compound for use in the wet assembly of dissimilar metals.

Size: 5.75 fl oz quantities in a 6 fl oz, plastic cartridge.

Shelf life code: 6 (2 years)

Maximum age on delivery: 4 months

PRC DeSoto International Inc. part number Mastinox 6856K.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.4, T4.1, T5.4 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

15. 8030-01-369-0047

CA

2,168

SEALING COMPOUND, POLYTHIOETHER:

DESCRIPTION

A two-part, polythioether windshield sealant compound for use on glass, polycarbonate, acrylic, and other aircraft substrates.

Class B-2: suitable for application by extrusion gun or spatula; 2 hour work life.

Size: 2 fl oz in a 2.5 fl oz cartridge.

Maximum age on delivery: 2 months

PRC-DeSoto International Inc. part number PR-1829 B-2.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.3, T4.5, T5.1 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

16. 8030-01-452-0832

KT

SEALING COMPOUND:

DESCRIPTION

A two-part, silicone rubber-based, sealing compound for use in temperature applications from -65 to 400 deg. F, including firewalls and having a two-hour application time.

Size: 1 pint kits

Shelf life code: 2 (6 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 1 month

PRC-DeSoto International Inc. part number PR-1995 B-2.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.1, T4.2, T5.4 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

17. 8030-01-361-1814

CA

2,709

SEALING COMPOUND:

DESCRIPTION

Type I-2: for brush or dip application, 2 hour work life

Class 1: polysulfide rubber base material

Grade A: contains chromate corrosion inhibitors

Size: a minimum of 3.5 fl oz in a 6.0 fl oz sectionalized, extrusion cartridge.

Shelf life code: 3 (9 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 2 months

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T1.1, T3.2, T4.5, T5.1 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

18. 8030-01-118-4083

KT

SEALING COMPOUND:

DESCRIPTION

A fillet grade, weather-resistant, two-part polysulfide sealant for use on aircraft windows and windshields suitable for application by spatula; 2 hour work life.

Size: a one quart kit consisting of a minimum of 24 fl oz base resin and required amount of hardener packaged in separate containers.

Shelf life code: 3 (9 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 2 months

PRC-DeSoto International Inc. part number PR-1725 B-2.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T3.3, T4.2, T5.2 and T6.1.

Unit of

Est. 2-yr

Issue

Quantity

19. 8030-01-014-5869

BT

7,919

SEALING COMPOUND:

DESCRIPTION

Type II: lubricating, thixotropic

Grade: N

Color: blue

Size: 50 cc packaged in plastic squeeze bottles..

Shelf life code: 5 (18 months)

Maximum age on delivery: 3 months

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T1.2, T2.1, T3.4, T4.4, T5.3 and T6.1.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL DOCUMENT

T1.1 In accordance with Military Specification MIL-PRF-81733D, Sealing and Coating Compound, Corrosion Inhibitive, dated May 15, 1998.

QPL qualification required: QPL transformed to QPD, July 24, 2009. Please go to http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/, and follow the steps below to view the QPD.

1. input "81733" in document Number field and click "Submit"

2. Click on the primary specification link in "Document ID" column.

3. click on "Qualification" in the "Overview" section to view the QPD.

NOTE: Third party inspection certification (Nadcap program) required for this specification.

Applies to item(s) : 17.

T1.2 In accordance with Military Specification MIL-S- 46163A, dated July 12, 1983 and Interim Amendment 3, dated February 3, 1995.

Applies to item(s) : 19.

EXCEPTION(S) TO TECHNICAL DOCUMENT

T2.1

1. Para. 4.6.2.1.2. The locking torque values shall be calculated and reported as the average of the five final locking torque average values of the individual nut/bolt assemblies. Five assemblies shall be used and tested.

2. Para. 4.3.2.2 Individual Lot tests. Add: "g. Bottle leak test. Select five (5) bottles from different cartons/boxes from the same lot or batch. Compress each sealed squeeze-bottle a minimum of 25% using small individual 'C' clamps installed to simulate finger squeezing of the bottle. Determine the 25% squeeze rate by measuring the 'C' clamp gap just at contact with the middle of the bottle and after tightening the clamp sufficient to reduce the gap by 25% or more. Place the compressed bottles upside down for 7 days. Any visible sign of leakage shall fail the packaged lot or batch offered the government."

3. The products shall not contain any 1,1,1-trichloroethane or other ozone depleting compounds.

Applies to item(s) : 19.

ITEM MARKING

T3.1 Each item shall be marked with the following:

(1) lot or batch number

(2) shelf life monitoring data including dates of manufacture and reinspection or expiration

(3) instructions for use, thinning, mixing, shaking, etc.

(4) instructions for storage, i.e. do not freeze, requires refrigeration, etc.

(5) each kit component shall be marked with the kit name and component part.

(6) manufacturer's name and part number

(7) if applicable, the maximum volatile organic compound content (VOC), less water and exempt solvents, in lbs/gl or grams/liter.

(8) if the item is on an existing contract, the supplier shall follow the pre-arranged

California South Coast Air Quality Management District labeling requirements.

Applies to item(s) : 1, 3, 7 and 16.

T3.2 Each item shall be marked with the following:

(1) MIL-PRF-81733, type, class, and grade

(2) manufacturer's name and part number

(3) lot or batch number

(4) dates of packaging and reinspection for non-premixed and frozen items

(5) dates of mixing and expiration for premixed and frozen items

(6) use of button boards and corresponding numbering for premixed and frozen items

(7) instructions for mixing and use

(8) instructions for storage

(9) maximum volatile organic content (VOC) (less water and exempt solvents) in grams per liter or pounds per gallon.

(10) each component of the kit shall be marked with the kit name and component part.

(11) if the item is on an existing contract, the supplier shall follow the pre-arranged

California South Coast Air Quality Management District labeling requirements.

Applies to item(s) : 17.

T3.3 Each item shall be marked with the following:

(1) marking in accordance with SAE Aerospace Standard AS5502, paragraphs 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 except for specification title, AMS designation, class, and type.

(2) instructions for use, thinning, mixing, shaking, etc. on unit containers only

(3) instructions for storage, i.e. do not freeze, requires refrigeration, etc.

(4) if a kit, then each kit component shall be marked with the kit name and component part.

(5) manufacturer's name and part number

(6) if applicable, the maximum volatile organic compound content (VOC), less water and exempt solvents, in lbs/gl or grams/liter.

(7) if the item is on an existing contract, the supplier shall follow the pre-arranged

California South Coast Air Quality Management District labeling requirements.

Applies to item(s) : 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 18.

T3.4 Each item shall be marked with the following:

(1) lot or batch number

(2) shelf life monitoring data including dates of manufacture and reinspection or expiration.

(3) manufacturer's name and part number

(4) instructions for use, thinning, mixing, shaking, etc.

(5) instructions for storage, i.e. do not freeze, requires refrigeration, etc.

Applies to item(s) : 2, 14 and 19.

PACKAGING

T4.1 PACKAGING: The product shall be furnished in the specified quantities packaged in the manufacturer's original containers and in accordance with normal commercial practice. There shall be no interaction chemically or physically with the contents so as to damage the containers or alter the strength, quality, or purity of the contents. The filled containers shall be closed in a manner that will insure the contents will not spill or leak from the containers during shipment, handling, storage, and redistribution.

Applies to item(s) : 6, 13 and 14.

T4.2 KIT PACKAGING: The product shall be furnished in the specified kit size quantities packaged in the manufacturer's original, separate containers and in accordance with normal commercial practice. There shall be no interaction chemically or physically with the contents so as to damage the containers or alter the strength, quality, or purity of the contents. Such packaged ingredients shall be further packaged or assembled together as a complete unit in kit form. The filled containers and kit assembly shall be closed in a manner that will insure the contents will not spill or leak from the containers and that separation of the components will be prevented during shipment, handling, storage, and redistribution.

Applies to item(s) : 3, 5, 16 and 18.

T4.3 PACKAGING: All components comprising one kit shall be packaged in the manufacturer's original containers and in accordance with the supplier's normal commercial practice provided that there will be no interaction chemically or physically with the contents so as to damage the containers or alter the strength, quality, or purity of the contents. The filled containers shall be closed in a manner that will insure that the contents will not spill or leak from the containers during shipment, handling, storage, and redistribution. Such packaged ingredients shall be further packaged or assembled together as a complete unit in kit form. The kit assembly shall be closed in a manner that will insure the contents will not spill or leak from the containers and that separation of the components will be prevented during shipment, handling, storage, and redistribution.

Applies to item(s) : 1.

T4.4 PACKAGING: The product shall be furnished in specified quantities in plastic, squeeze bottles of the type normally used for this product provided that there will be no interaction chemically or physically with the contents so as to damage the bottles or alter the strength, quality, or purity of the contents. The filled bottles shall be closed with vapor-tight, resealable/replaceable caps that will insure that the contents will not spill or leak during shipment, handling, storage, and redistribution.

Applies to item(s) : 19.

T4.5 PACKAGING: The product shall be furnished in cartridges conforming to Military Specification MIL-S-38714B, Sealant Cartridge for Two Component Materials, dated May 15, 1987. There shall be no interaction chemically or physically with the contents which would damage the container or alter the strength, quality, or purity of the contents. Each filled cartridge shall be sealed in an appropriate type bag/envelope. The cartridges shall be closed in a manner that insures the contents shall not spill or leak during shipment, handling, storage, and redistribution.

Applies to item(s) : 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 and 17.

PACKING

T5.1 PACKING: Twenty-four (24) injection cartridges packaged as described above shall be further packed in a close-fitting, corrugated fiberboard box conforming to Section 6(a), Rule 41 of the Uniform Freight Classification and Item 222 of the National Motor Freight Classification (200 minimum burst). Closure of the boxes shall be in accordance with Section 7 of Rule 41 of the Uniform Freight Classification. Gross weight of the box and contents shall not exceed 65 pounds.

Applies to item(s) : 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 17.

T5.2 PACKING: Material packaged as specified above shall be packed in a close-fitting, corrugated, fiberboard box conforming to Section 6(a), Rule 41 of the Uniform Freight Classification and Item 222 of the National Motor Freight Classification (200 minimum burst). Closure of the boxes shall be in accordance with Section 7 of Rule 41 of the Uniform Freight Classification. Gross weight of the box and contents shall not exceed 65 pounds.

Applies to item(s) : 1, 3 and 18.

T5.3 INTERMEDIATE PACKAGING: Not more than 25 units packaged as specified above shall be further packaged in a close fitting corrugated fiberboard box conforming to Section 6(a), Rule 41 of the Uniform Freight Classification and Item 222 of the National Motor Freight Classification. Closure of the boxes shall be in accordance with Section 7 of Rule 41 of the Uniform Freight Classification. The units shall be protected within the box by individually packaging in paperboard boxes or with full height partitions or other suitable means to ensure that the containers are not damaged during shipment, handling, storage, and redistribution.

PACKING: Intermediate packaged boxes may be further packed in a close-fitting, corrugated, fiberboard box conforming to Section 6(a), Rule 41 of the Uniform Freight Classification (UFC) and Item 222 of the National Motor Freight Classification. Closure of the boxes shall be in accordance with Section 7 of Rule 41 of the UFC. Gross weight of box and contents shall not exceed 65 pounds.

Applies to item(s) : 2 and 19.

T5.4 INTERMEDIATE PACKAGING: Not more than 25 units packaged as specified above shall be further packaged in a close fitting corrugated fiberboard box conforming to Section 6(a), Rule 41 of the Uniform Freight Classification and Item 222 of the National Motor Freight Classification. Closure of the boxes shall be in accordance with Section 7 of Rule 41 of the Uniform Freight Classification.

PACKING: Intermediate packaged boxes may be further packed in a close-fitting, corrugated, fiberboard box conforming to Section 6(a), Rule 41 of the Uniform Freight Classification (UFC) and Item 222 of the National Motor Freight Classification. Closure of the boxes shall be in accordance with Section 7 of Rule 41 of the UFC. Gross weight of box and contents shall not exceed 65 pounds.

Applies to item(s) : 5, 14 and 16.

MARKING

T6.1 All unit, intermediate, transport packages and unit loads shall be marked and bar coded for delivery to civilian activities in accordance with the latest version of FED-STD-123, "Marking For Shipment (Civil Agencies)", or marked and bar coded for delivery to military activities in accordance with the latest version of MIL-STD-129, "Military Marking For Shipment and Storage". "Latest version" is defined as the version in effect on the date of bid submittal. Federal Standards and Military Standards can be accessed on-line via the Defense Logistics Agency's "Assist" Quicksearch web site:

http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/.

South Coast Air Quality Management District Provision: If the item is on an existing contract, the supplier shall follow the pre-arranged California South Coast Air Quality Management District labeling requirements.

PALLETIZATION

Pallet Configuration: The pallets shall be 48-inch length x 40-inch width, general purpose, four-way entry, flush stringer, double-face non-reversible pallets. Pallet lumber used shall be bark free.

Pallet Load Size: The load plus the pallet shall have a maximum height of 53 inches and shall not exceed 2500 pounds in weight for shipments to Eastern Distribution Center (Burlington). The palletized load shall not exceed 2000 pounds in weight for shipments to the Western Distribution Center (Sharpe).

Stacking Strength: The pallet plus the load shall be capable of supporting two additional like loads without any product damage and without the load or the pallet collapsing. Vertical, horizontal, or filler reinforcement may be added as necessary to provide strength.

Partial Palletized Loads: Less than one-half pallet loads shall not be used for stacking, unless load is balanced on pallet. The partial palletized load shall be used for top loading only.

NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENT TO EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES:

Per Clause D-FSS-468, non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood package material used in shipments destined for ultimate delivery to or through a European Union (EU) country shall comply with the Emergency Measures (2001/219/EC) adopted by the Commission of the European Communities (CEC). Additionally, shipments delivered to DoD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU countries shall comply with DLA PROCLTR 01-15.

Applies to item(s) : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19.

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