FA527022Q0068 Questions and Answers.docx

Question Does the government want these units to arrive in Tracy, CA crated instead of drivable? Or will the government be taking drivable units and crating/prepping for shipment themselves?

Answer

CONTRACTOR SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions apply to shipments originating in the United States destined for Okinawa, Japan.

Section A – Applies to All Orders Shipments 0-70 pounds and within size limitations: Ship prepaid by the least costly small package carrier or the United States Postal Service. Any direct charge for prepaid cost will be listed as a separate item on the invoice for the supplies shipped. Submit a copy of the transportation or freight bill with the invoice for cost verification. Failure to provide a copy of the paid freight bill may result in the contractor not being fully reimbursed for freight charges. Contractors shall not divide quantities into small parcels of 0-70 pounds for the purpose of avoiding shipment by other modes of transportation. Contractors shall not insure shipments at Government expense for the purpose of recovery in case of loss or damage, except where minimum insurance is required for the purpose of obtaining receipts at point of origin and upon delivery.

Shipments 0-70 pounds NOT within size limitations, or shipments 71 pounds and over: Ship prepaid by commercial surface (water), or the least costly small package carrier. If this is not possible, ship item(s) through the Defense Transportation System.

Any shipping container or load exceeding 200 pounds gross weight shall be placed on a standard wooden/plastic skid with a minimum 3 7/8” clearance for the purpose of handling with forklifts or other material handling equipment and to allow ease of loading/unloading.

Section B – Applies to Orders Shipped via Military Sealift Procedures for shipping through the Military Sealift Command, Consolidation and Containerization Point (CCP), Tracy, CA:

a. All shipments must be packaged, marked and labeled in accordance with DoD 4500.9R, Defense Transportation Regulation, Part II, Cargo Movements and MIL-STD 129. Shipments considered hazardous must be prepared in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulation-Transportation, and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDGC).

b. All shipments must be marked “For Export”.

c. The shipment and all paperwork must be annotated with the transportation control number (TCN) the ultimate destination and purchase order (P.O) number. Use of the military shipping label (DD Form 1387) is encouraged.

d. All shipments must be on “heat treated” pallets. Do not direct deliver to the port – carrier must call the CCP at 209-839-4518 to obtain a delivery appointment. The Contractor shall use shipping labels provided by the Government.