IPD8115-01-582-9708.doc

ITEM PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

General Services Administration

8115-01-582-9708 UI: EA

BOX, SHIPPING:

DESCRIPTION

DIMENSIONS: 48 X 32 X 34 inches, 120 X 80 X 85 centimeters

SPECIAL FEATURES: Collapsable, self containing unit.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION:

Standard Euro Pallet Box. Super strength durability. Reusable container made of injection molding polypropylene top and bottom. Lockable. Can be lifted from front or side. Box is formed with 1/2 inch(12.7 millimeter) thick polysleeve, all ends welded to make box weather proof resistant to rain and snow. Manufactured with recycled materials. BOX MAX. WEIGHT 772-pounds(350 kilograms)

PACKAGING/PACKING

PACKAGING/PACKING: Each item shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice and packed to assure acceptance by common carrier and to provide product protection against loss or damage during multiple shipments, handling and storage. The shipping container shall be in compliance with the National Motor Freight Classification and the Uniform Freight Classification, and shall not be more than 51 pounds in weight.

MARKING

For civilian destinations - In accordance with FED-STD-123H, dated August 8, 2007. For military destinations - In accordance with MIL-STD-129P, dated December 15, 2002, and Change 4, dated September 19, 2007. Bar code marking shall be included for both civilian and military destinations.

PALLETIZATION

IN ACCORDANCE WITH BELOW PALLETIZATION REQUIREMENT, DATED 8/15/2004, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED IN THE CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER.

PALLETIZATION REQUIREMENT 8/15/2004

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/. Clause D-FSS-468 requires non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood packaging material used in shipments destined to IPPC compliant countries require the appropriate wood treatment. 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.

PCM

POSTCONSUMER RECOVERED MATERIAL FOR CORRUGATED BOXES:

For boxes rated < 300 psi: The contractor shall certify that the Solid Fiber Boxes shall contain 25 - 50% recovered fiber, including 25 - 50% postconsumer fiber.

For boxes rated 300 psi and above: The contractor shall certify that the Solid Fiber Boxes shall contain 25 - 30% recovered fiber, including 25 - 30% postconsumer fiber.

Postconsumer fiber is defined in accordance with EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, which may be found at:

www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/index.htm

PCRM content shall be by weight as defined in 40 CFR, Part 247 for fiberboard. The contractor shall submit evidence in writing from the mills to confirm the percent by weight of the post consumer recovered material content. The Government reserves the right to verify the accuracy of the certification by reviewing relevant production and/or supplier records.

The following statement shall be printed on the outside of each box on the bottom panel:

"The fiberboard used in manufacturing this box contains a minimum of X% recovered fiber, including X% postconsumer fiber."

The standard recycling logo shall be printed on the outside of each box on the bottom panel. Size of statement and logo are at the supplier's option.

The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

Regulatory requirement (Plastic Thermoformed): The contractor shall certify that the product offered shall include a minimum of 25 -50 percent postconsumer recovered plastic in accordance with the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, which may be found at:

www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/index.htm

The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

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