Sec_D_02__Markings_ _Packaging.doc

Solicitation #CPN-B-CZ001-1

Section D Part 02 Packaging and Marking D.2.1 552.211-75 Preservation, Packaging and Packing (FEB 1996)

Unless otherwise specified, all items shall be preserved, packaged, and packed in accordance with normal commercial practices, as defined in the applicable commodity specification. Packaging and packing shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform Freight Classification and the National Motor Freight Classification (issue in effect at time of shipment) and each shipping container or each item in a shipment shall be of uniform size and content, except for residual quantities. Where special or unusual packing is specified in an order, but not specifically provided for by the contract, such packing details must be the subject of an agreement independently arrived at between the ordering agency and the contractor.

D.2.2 552.211-77 Packing List (FEB 1996) A packing list or other suitable shipping document shall accompany each shipment and shall indicate:

(a) Name and address of the consignor

(b) Name and complete address of the consignee

(c) Government order or requisition number

(d) Government bill of lading number covering the shipment (if any)

(e) Description of the material shipped, including item number, quantity, number of containers, package number (if any), and weight of each package

D.2.3 Packing, Marking and Storage of Equipment All packing, marking and storage incidental to shipping of equipment to be provided under this contract shall be made at the contractor’s expense (shipping costs included in the item price). Such packing, supervision, marking, and storage costs shall not be separately billed to the Government.

D.2.4 Shipment Items shall be preserved, packaged, and/or packed so as to ensure acceptance by common carrier and provide safe transportation at the most economical rate(s).

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