Attachment 02 - Specifications.pdf

ACQUISITION INFORMATION

SPI Containers / Wooden Pallet and Lid – Blade Pack Container

DDOO

CONTAINERS REQUIREMENTS

Each wood shipping container shall be constructed and assembled complete and in accordance with the applicable Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) to include all designated part numbers identified in the Schedule of Supplies and the attached drawings. Each wood pallet and wood lid for sheet metal shall be constructed and assembled complete and in accordance with the information in the Schedule of Supplies and the attached drawings to include all designated part numbers identified. All items shall be shipped completely assembled.

American Society for Testing Materials (ASTMs) as designated in the Schedule of Supplies/Services. The SPIs are available electronically at Special Packaging Instruction Retrieval and Exchange System (SPIRES) ‐ https://spires.wpafb.af.mil/sindex.cfm. SPIRES is the AF electronic repository for AF and Contractor Supported Weapon System (CSWS)‐managed Weapon System specific SPIs. SPIRES facilitates proper packaging of weapon system serviceable and repairable spare parts for the warfighters who prepare cargo for worldwide movement. ASTM International is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards. Copies of ASTM Standards are available from the following address:

American Society of Testing and Materials 100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohocken, PA 19428‐2959 Phone: 610‐832‐9585, Fax: 610‐832‐9555 Website: www.astm.org

Each wood shipping container for blade packs shall be in compliance with the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Publication No. 15 (ISPM 15): Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade.

Each SPI wood shipping container shall have special markings as identified within the applicable SPI.

FIRST ARTICLE TEST (FAT)

The Contractor shall submit one (1) sample of each wood product within 30 calendar days after date of contract award to the Government Point of Contact (POC) at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City OK for approval. A FAT item shall not be sent to DDOO as Requirement Owner will make acceptability determination. Within 10 calendar days after receipt of the sample, the Government POC shall notify the contractor concerning acceptability of the sample. If the sample complies with the technical specifications, the Government will accept the sample and the sample quantity will be accepted as a delivery quantity reimburse the Contractor for the acceptable samples. If the sample does not comply with the technical specifications, the Contractor shall be responsible for correction and resubmittal of the sample at no cost to the Government. If the Contractor cannot provide acceptable samples, the Government reserves the right to terminate the contract award in accordance with FAR 52.212‐4(m), Termination for Cause, and either issue an award to the next lowest offeror or resolicit the requirement.

FAT DELIVERY ADDRESS

The Contractor shall deliver all samples to the following address:

James Carpenter Maintenance Branch Chief

Mode of Shipment:

DLA Distribution OKC XM Bldg. 1 Door 57 Terms of Shipment:

Tinker AFB, OK 73145 Com: 405‐855‐3044 Port of Discharge

DSN: 392‐855‐3044

PACKING AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS:

All wooden shipping containers shall be packaged best commercial practice in accordance with ASTM 3951 and marked in accordance with MIL‐STD‐129P. All shipments must contain proper shipping documentation. Contractor shall attach a commercial packing list packed in a water, resistant envelope to the exterior shipping container. All documents must include at a minimum, contract number and document number for the item, any known assigned part number(s), quantity contained and Unit of Issue. Omission of any required shipping documentation data could cause a delay in receipt of goods and significantly delay payment.

SPECIAL MARKING REQUIREMENTS:

Each wooden shipping container shall have special markings as required by each respective SPI.

ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (EPA):

The use of an EPA clause is required to offset volatile nature of wood within the lumber industry. The widely accepted industry price index that has been used in the past for similar acquisitions and accurately reflects market conditions is the Random Lengths Lumber Market Report – Random Lengths Structural Panel Composite Price (http://www.randomlengths.com/Woodwire/RL‐Lbr‐Pnl/). This report is updated every Friday afternoon at 2:00PM (Pacific Time).

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