84 Fedbiz Market Survey.docx

Market Survey

Please complete and return pages 1-6, no later than June 15, 2011

Acquisition Division (Branch I)

Company Name:

Address:

Phone: Fax:

E-Mail:

NAICS Nomenclature SIC Code

316991 – Brief Case SIC

Do you agree with the NAICS Code selected for your item/items of interest?

Yes ____ No _____

If not, what NAICS Code do you feel is more appropriate? _______________________

(Please list the NAICS Code and Nomenclature associated)

Why, do you choose this NAICS? __________________________

(Websites for NAICS/SIC and size standards = http://www.sba.gov/size/ and www.census.gov/epcd/www/naicstab.htm .)

What is the size of your business? large ______ small _______

Are you a 8(a) small business? _____yes ______ no

Are you a HubZone small business? ______yes _____no

Are you a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business? _______

Are you a manufacturer or a dealer? _______________

Your Name & Title:

What is the best time for us to contact you?

1) Solicitation Information:

2) List of NSNs. Please fill in the blanks in the tables on the next two pages. Orders will go to Burlington, NJ, and French Camp, CA, with some direct delivery orders.

5-yr. Qty.

1-2

8460-00-782-6726

Dispatch Case

EA

3-4

8460-01-411-8605

Briefcase

EA

5-6

8460-01-412-2611

Briefcase

EA

7-8

8460-01-430-4208

Gen. Utility Case

EA

Do you have these items on your Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)? ___________________ If so, which items do you have on your MAS contract? _________________________________________

If so, who is the manufacturer? ____________________________ _______________________ _______________________ ________________________________

What is their part number?_______________________________, _________________________, ___________________________

Will you submit an offer on this NSN?

8460-00-782-6726 _______yes _________ no 8460-01-411-8605 ______ yes ________ no 8460-01-412-2611 ______ yes _________no 8460-01-430-4208 ________yes _________ no

If, these NSNs were to be aggregated by group (both locations, Burlington, New Jersey, and French Camp, California), would you submit an offer?

YES ______ NO_______

1) Delivery:

What is your commercial delivery time for this item? _______________

What is your best ship time after receipt of order? ______________

Can you ship in 10-20 days? YES _______ NO __________ If no, why?

If yes, how does it affect pricing? ________________________________

Can you ship in 21-30 days? YES _________ NO _________If no, why?

Can you ship in 45 days? YES _________ NO _________If no, why?

Can you do partial shipments? _______________________________

Would it cost the Government more if you did partial shipments?

YES____ NO_____

2) Minimum/Maximum Order:

What is your commercial minimum order for those items you plan to submit an offer on? _______________ (If more space is needed, please feel free to add an attachment, to list the items) You may add more pages, or use the back if you need more room to answer any of the following questions.

3) Delivery:

What delivery times on page 4 would affect pricing? How much?

Would it cost the Government more if you did partial shipments?

YES NO

4) Item Purchase Descriptions (IPD’s):

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

Do you see anything on the IPD that might cause a problem for you in quoting on this NSN?

5) Special Provisions:

A pre-award sample may be required.

Will you be able to provide pre-award samples ? _______YES ________NO

Based on our requirements, we are looking at a minimum order of whatever minimum order limitation that is been approved by your MAS Contract.

However, historically we have placed orders that exceed your MAS Contract minimum.

How will this effect pricing? _______________________________________

Can you accept this as your minimum order? YES ______NO ______

If not, what minimum order could you accept? _____________

What is your commercial maximum order for this item? _______________

What is your production capacity per month on this item? ______________

What quantity breaks do you offer your commercial customers? ____________

Based on our requirements, what quantity breaks would you offer the government? ___________________

NOTE: Pages 7-19 do not need to be returned.

NSN: 8460-00-782-6726

CASE, DISPATCH, MOLDED PLASTIC: Shall be a molded plastic attaché style dispatch case, 18 1/4 inches ( 1 inch) X 12 1/4 inches (minimum) X 5 1/4 inches ( 1/2 inch), color – black. Shall have the following characteristics:

1.1 Case design. The finished briefcase shall be hard molded, box type, with a partial or full tongue and groove or overlapping valence (frame or console). The length and height dimensions shall include the frame but no other components. The thickness dimension shall be an exterior measurement measured at a point 1 1/2 inches (+/- 1/8 inch) in from the top corner on a diagonal line connecting either top corner with the opposite bottom corner of the case.

1.2 Frame (valence). The lid and bottom sections forming the case frame shall be corrosion resistant steel, aluminum alloy glass reinforced plastic, or other suitable commercial material at the contractor's option.

Corners of metal frames shall have a 90-degree bend with a radius. Mitered corners shall not be acceptable. The perimeter of the top and bottom sections of the frame shall be of a full or partial tongue and groove, or overlapping construction. When drop tested the frame shall not be deformed, abraded, or gouged to the extent that any operation of the briefcase is hindered. The frame shall not crack, puncture or fracture when drop tested.

Aluminum alloy frames shall be constructed of extruded aluminum, finished with either a chemical satin or caustic etch with a clear or black anodized finish, or chemically bright dipped and coated with polyvinyl acetate resin or epoxy powder for corrosion resistance. Glass reinforced plastic or other material frames shall be either silver or black in color.

1.3 Lid and bottom plastic shells. Both the lid and bottom shells of the case shall be molded of the same material. The material shall be a suitable high impact strength plastic. The method of attachment to the frame shall result in complete adherence of the shells to the frame. The shell shall show no evidence of cracking or crazing. When drop tested the shells shall show no cracking, corner dimpling, fractures, or punctures, and the shells shall not separate from the frame in any fashion.

1.4 Exterior shell finish. The exterior finish of the plastic shells shall be uniformly coarse-grained and the exterior color of the case shall be black.

1.5 Handle. The case handle shall be either plastic, metal or a combination of both and the same color as the case. The handle shall be securely fastened to the frame. When the handle is tested as specified, it shall not be permanently deformed, or become loosened or detached.

1.6 Hardware. The hardware finish shall match the finish of the frame and may be either painted, chrome or copper/nickel plated. When the briefcase is drop tested, the hardware shall not crack, fracture, or become loose or detached from the assembly. When drop tested, the latches shall remain closed and shall operate as designed. After completion of the lock, latch and hinge test, none of the components shall be cracked, fractured, loosened or deformed to the extent that the case does not operate in the same manner and function as before the test.

Hardware shall consist of a minimum of the following:

Exterior hinges as described 2 Interior hinges or stays 4 Feet or bumpers, plastic 2 Latches, recess mounted 1 Central lock or 2 locks integral with latches 2 Keys (if locks are key operated)

1.6.1 Hinges. There shall be one continuous exterior hinge extending at least 75% of the width of the case. At the option of the contractor, two 1.75 +/- 0.15 inch wide exterior hinges may be used in lieu of one continuous hinge. There shall be two interior hinges or stays. The interior hinges shall be a positive stop-type to hold the lid in the open position. All hinges shall be securely fastened to the case and either partially or completely mounted through the frame.

1.6.2 Latches and locks. There shall be two latches, integral within the frame and recess mounted on the exterior. Pushbutton and slide latches shall fit flush with the frame (exterior). There shall be either 1 centrally mounted lock, or two locks integral with the latches. The lock(s) may be either key or combination type. If combination type, the combination shall be changeable. If key type the case shall be provided with two keys, each shall open all locks on the case. There shall be some indication, clearly marked, located on either the latch, frame, or case shell that notes the proper opening direction of the case.

1.6.3 Feet. The case shall have four feet (minimum) on the hinge face on which it will stand upright and be stable with the case closed. The feet may be molded as part of the case, formed as part of the hinges, or be separate metal or plastic attachments. Color shall match the exterior color of the case or exterior hardware.

1.7 Interior finish. The interior of the case shall be lined with a suitable fabric of a color harmonious with the case shells and shall include an apron that covers the entire hinged area of the interior. All raw perimeters of the lining and apron shall be either bound with material and lock stitched or concealed within the frame. The lining shall be securely bonded, lie smoothly in the case, and be free of wrinkles and bubbles.

1.8 Pockets. The interior of the lid shall have a file pocket with a minimum of two tiered full-size compartments, two exterior compartments and two adjustable retaining straps.

Each full-size compartment shall open to a minimum of 14 1/2 inches by 9 inches with the retaining straps attached. A suitable binding shall be placed around the outermost folio pocket edge. The pockets shall be completely enclosed on the front, bottom, and sides except that a space on the sides at the bottom, not to exceed 3 inches, may be open. The pockets shall be held closed by 2 retaining straps, one on each side near the top. The file pocket shall have a minimum of two small accessory pockets and two pen loops on the outer surface. An additional small accessory pocket may be substituted for the pen loops.

1.9 Marking. The cases shall be marked with the manufacturer's name, trade name, or known trademark. A printed tag within or attached to the case shall be acceptable.

1.10 Workmanship. The completed case shall present a neat, finished appearance both inside and outside, and shall exhibit no evidence of sharp, jagged, or rough frame crimping or other unfinished components. There shall be no sharp edges or points on the exterior or interior. The case shall be free from defects that may affect durability, serviceability, or appearance.

1.11 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this 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.

2.0 Tests.

2.1 Drop test. An assembled case shall be filled with pillows or bags, loaded with sand or vermiculite or some similar substances, to attain the test load and at the same time fill from 50 to 75 percent of the interior to allow for load shifting. The net load shall be 25 pounds ( 1/2 pound). The case shall be closed and remain unlocked during the test. The weighted case shall then be dropped 15 times to a concrete floor or steel plate from a height of 36 inches (plus or minus 1 inch, measured from the lowest point of the case): 5 times so that it lands on its feet or bottom bumpers, 5 times so that it lands on one side end and 5 times so that it lands on the opposing side end. Upon completion of the test, the case shall be examined to insure that none of the components are cracked, fractured, perforated, loosened or deformed to the extent that the case is inoperable. After performance of the that do not effect the function of the case shall not be considered defects. The failure of any sample to pass this test shall constitute failure of the lot.

2.2 Handle test. Support the case in an upside down position so that the handle will face the floor and swing freely. Attach directly to the handle a 150 pound (plus or minus 5 pounds) weight, evenly distributed over the length of the handle and leave suspended for 30 minutes. Remove the weight and check attachment of handle to the case for loosening and/or pull-through of rivets or other attaching hardware. At completion the handle shall remain securely fastened to the case and shall not be deformed and shall show the same freedom of movement as before the test. The failure of any sample to pass this test shall constitute failure of the lot.

2.3 Lock, latch and hinge test. An assembled case shall be unlatched, opened to completely engage the stay, closed, and latched for 10,000 cycles. The above procedure shall be considered one cycle when tested in the sequence cited. Upon completion of the test, the case shall be examined to insure that none of the components are cracked, fractured, loosened or deformed to the extent that the case is inoperable. Deformation, abrasion, or gouging of the frame is permitted only to the extent that it does not, at the same time, deform the shell and/or result in binding of the mating frame sections.

UNIT OF ISSUE - EA (each)

IMAGE IS REPRESENTATIONAL AND INTENDED ONLY AS A GUIDE.

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

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: 8460-01-411-8605

BRIEFCASE: Double briefcase with detachable lower section; Black artificial leather, combination locks, brass-finished hardware, reinforced handles, 18" X 13" X 6" overall (each separate compartment is approximately 18” X 13” X 3”). Briefcase section includes expandable file pockets, pen loops, business card pockets, etc. Shall be Summit Travelware, P/N SU-8605 or MBA Office Supply, P/N 7200BK or equal.

UNIT OF ISSUE -EA (each)

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

NSN: 8460-01-411-8605

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.

NSN: 8460-01-411-8605

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: 8460-01-412-2611

BRIEFCASE: Shall have the following characteristics and requirements:

OVERALL SIZE - 18" X 13" X 6" (nominal) (each separate compartment is approximately 18” X 13” X 3”)

This is an executive type, double section briefcase that has a detachable lower section (see illustration below). The interior of the briefcase is lined with artificial leather and includes three (3) 15 inch wide, expandable file pockets, various pen loops and pockets for items such as business cards.

(detachable lower section shown above)

UNIT OF ISSUE - EA (each)

NSN: 8460-01-412-2611

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

NSN: 8460-01-412-2611

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 image1.png image2.png