marketsurvey fsc 7350.docx

MARKET SURVEY

GSA/FAS - GLOBAL SUPPLY

Federal Supply Class 7350 - Tableware

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Company:

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Your comments are valuable in the preparation of the upcoming solicitation for the above FSC Class 7350 - Tableware. Please review the following and respond no later than Thursday, June 16, 2011, via email at kara.yosten@gsa.gov or fax to 817-574-2615. This solicitation will consist of all the above National Stock Numbers (NSNs) to be stocked in both the French Camp, CA and Burlington, NJ depots. This is a market survey; this is NOT a request for quote.

NOTE: It is important that you return this survey completed, with your feedback in order to help GSA determine the requirements of the solicitation.

National Stock Numbers

Will you submit an offer on this NSN? (Mark with an “X”)

7350-00-641-4518 Disposable Squat Cup _______________

UNIT OF ISSUE BOX (BX – 1,200 cups)

7350-01-641-4520 Disposable Cup _______________

UNIT OF ISSUE BOX (BX – 1,000 cups)

7350-01-332-2111 Disposable Bowl _______________

UNIT OF ISSUE BOX (BX – 1,000 bowls)

7350-00-290-0593 Disposable Plate ________________

UNIT OF ISSUE BOX (BX – 1,000 plates)

7350-00-290-0594 Disposable Plate ________________

UNIT OF ISSUE BOX (BX – 500 plates)

1. Solicitation Information:

a) The type of contract is a blanket purchase agreement with one base period and four option periods. A review will be conducted before the exercise of each option.

Note: If an offer is submitted for any of the above items, that item should be available on the offeror’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract. If the item is not available under the offeror’s MAS contract, please contact the MAS contracting officer to have the item added.

b) Contract price(s) may be adjusted upward or downward during the review periods pursuant to market data in the Producer Price Index and or NAICS.

c) The Producer Price Index and/or NAICS will be tied to any price adjustments. If you do not agree with the ones listed below, please insert the one you feel is most appropriate for the item you are interested in supplying.

7350-00-641-4518 322215 ________ ____________

7350-00-641-4520 322215 ________ ____________

7350-01-332-2111 322299 ________ ____________

7350-00-290-0593 322299 ________ ____________

7350-00-290-0594 322299 ________ ____________

d) Delivery will be to the GSA depots at French Camp, CA (S3) and Burlington, NJ (N3) – FOB Destination or FOB Origin (dependent upon the terms of the offeror’s MAS contract).

Note: Delivery of product direct to a customer facility may be required.

e) Source Inspection (Government).

f) Special evaluation critera. For the NSN 7350-00-641-4518 only, environmental condsiderations will be an evaluation factor for the procurement. This factor consists of the following subfactors: greenhouse gas emissions, power usage effectiveness, and environmentally sustainable practices. Available at www.gsa.gov/portal/category/100471 is information about Executive Order 13514 and the greening of the federal supply chain. This also contains Recommendations for Vendor and Contractor Emissions along with more details about the Federal Supplier Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Pilot.

g) If you are not interested in submitting an offer for the above requirements, please explain why.

2. Delivery Terms:

What is your commercial delivery time for this item(s)? __________________________________________________

Can you deliver in 1-5 days? YES ____________ NO____________ If no, why?

If yes, how does it affect pricing? ____________________________________________________________________

Can you deliver in 10-20 days? YES _________ NO __________ If no, why?

If yes, how does it affect pricing? ____________________________________________________________________

Can you deliver in 30-45 days? YES _________ NO _________If no, why?

If yes, how does it affect pricing? ____________________________________________________________________

Can you deliver in 60-90 days? YES ________ NO_________ If no, why?

If yes, how does it affect pricing? ____________________________________________________________________

Can you deliver in over 90 days? YES ________ NO_________ If no, why?

If yes, how does it affect pricing? ____________________________________________________________________

a) What is the FOB designation on your MAS contract? Origin ____________ Destination ______________

b) Can you do partial shipments? YES ______ NO _________

c) Would it cost the Government more if you did partial shipments? YES _______ NO _________ If yes, explain why.

d) What is your monthly production capacity for these items?

NSNs Qty. per month

7350-00-641-4518 Disposable Squat Cup ____________

7350-00-641-4520 Disposable Cup ____________

7350-01-332-2111 Disposable Bowl ____________

7350-00-290-0593 Disposable Plate ____________

7350-00-290-0594 Disposable Plate ____________

3. Minimum/Maximum Order:

a) What is your commercial order minimum quantity for these items?

NSNs Minimum Qty.

7350-00-641-4518 Disposable Squat Cup ____________

7350-00-641-4520 Disposable Cup ____________

7350-01-332-2111 Disposable Bowl ____________

7350-00-290-0593 Disposable Plate ____________

7350-00-290-0594 Disposable Plate ____________

Please elaborate on what minimum order you could accept.

b) What is your commercial order maximum quantity for these items?

NSNs Maximum Qty.

7350-00-641-4518 Disposable Squat Cup ____________

7350-00-641-4520 Disposable Cup ____________

7350-01-332-2111 Disposable Bowl ____________

7350-00-290-0593 Disposable Plate ____________

7350-00-290-0594 Disposable Plate ____________

c) Is there expectation that we would receive better pricing if a maximum quantity is set for these items? If so, at what quantity could we expect to receive a better price and why?

d) What quantity breaks do you offer to your commercial customers? ________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Item Purchase Descriptions (IPDs) (see attached):

a) What, if any, are the differences between our IPDs and your commercial items?

b) Do you see anything on the IPDs that might cause a problem for you in quoting on these NSNs?

c) Are there any known economic or unusual market conditions that may have a drastic impact on this procurement?

5. Company Information:

a) Are you a SMALL __________ or LARGE ______________ business?

b) Are you a MANUFACTURER __________ or a DEALER ___________?

c) Is this commodity manufactured in the United States? _______ YES _______ NO

If no, then where? ________________________________________________________________________

d) What is your availability of raw material?

e) Who/Where is your PRODUCTION POINT for these items?

Company Name: ________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

City/State: ________________________________________________________

Zip Code: ________________________________________________________

Person to Contact: ________________________________________________________

Phone Number of Point of Contact: ________________________________________

6. eBuy:

a) eBuy is an electronic Request for Quote/Request for Proposal system designed to allow government buyers to request information, find sources, and prepare RFQs/RFPs online for the many products and services offered through GSA’s Mulitple Award Schedule and Technology contracts. The RFQ for this procurement will be posted on eBuy. The Internet address is: http://www.ebuy.gsa.gov. Are you familiar with eBuy? Are you registered in eBuy? If not, please explain.

Thanks for your time and participation. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at:

kara.yosten@gsa.gov

(IPDs listed below – Items #1-5)

ITEM 1:

NSN: 7350-00-641-4518

CUP, DISPOSABLE (PAPER): Shall be in accordance with Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-2577A dated January 31, 2003. Shall have the following characteristics:

TYPE II - Hot Food, STYLE A - Round, Two-piece, CLASS 1 - Uncoated (moisture resistance stock) or CLASS 3 - Plastic lined, CAPACITY - 12 ounces, FORM - Squat (height is less than twice the base diameter), COLOR - White

Unit of Issue – BX (box of 1200 cups)

Image is intended to be used as a guide

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 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.

ITEM 2:

NSN: 7350-00-641-4520

CUP, DISPOSABLE (PAPER): Shall be in accordance with Commercial Item Description A-A-2577B dated January 12, 2011. Shall have the following characteristics:

TYPE II - Hot Food, STYLE A - Round, Two-piece, CLASS 1 - Uncoated (moisture resistant stock) or CLASS 3 - Plastic coated, CAPACITY - 8 ounces, FORM - Rolled edge, Squat (height is less than twice the base diameter), COLOR - White

Unit of Issue – BX (box of 1000 cups)

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 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.

ITEM 3:

NSN: 7350-01-332-2111

BOWL, EATING (PAPER): Shall be Pactiv P/N MC50012, Huhtamaki P/N 21230, or equal, and with the following characteristics:

Paper, molded pulp, Regular duty, Round, Noncompartmented

Unit of Issue – BX (box containing one thousand (1,000) bowls)

Design and Construction: Disposable bowls shall be manufactured and treated by such processes to insure compliance with the requirements of this description. The raw materials and finished bowls shall conform to the applicable requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as Amended: Title 21, CFR Subchapter B, Parts 170 to 199.

Requirement is for a molded pulp/fiber product, not a pressed paper product. Molded pulp/fiber is wet molded, formed on a molding die, by deposit of a layer of pulp on a wire mesh by interior suction while immersed in a mixture of fibers and liquid.

Product may vary

Each bowl rim may be embossed, fluted, or otherwise embellished provided the feature does not prevent nesting. Each bowl shall lie flat and shall not tip, tilt, or rock when placed on a hard, flat, smooth surface.

Workmanship: The base material shall be protected from contamination during and after processing. Finished bowls shall be free from holes, tears, and foreign matter according to present industry standards. Bowls shall be free of excessive wrinkles, cracks, and rough edges according to normal manufacturing practices and other defects which affect serviceability or durability. The flat portion of the bowls food surface area shall be free from wrinkles and cracks.

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.

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 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.

NOTE: Replacement NSN for 7350-00-318-2447

ITEM 4:

NSN: 7350-00-290-0593

PLATE, PAPER: Shall be Huhtamaki P/N 21226, Pactiv P/N MC 50006001, or equal and shall have the following characteristics:

Paper, molded pulp, Heavy duty, Round, Noncompartmented Diameter - 6-1/2 inches (+0.500, - 0.687 inches) Depth – 0.500 inches (+/- 0.250 inches) Color - white

Unit of Issue – BX (box of 1000)

Design and Construction. Disposable plates shall be manufactured and treated by such processes to insure compliance with the requirements of this description. The raw materials and finished plates shall conform to the applicable requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as Amended: Title 21, CFR Subchapter B, Parts 170 to 199.

Requirement is for a molded pulp/fiber product, not a pressed paper product. Molded pulp/fiber is wet molded, formed on a molding die, by deposit of a layer of pulp on a wire mesh by interior suction while immersed in a mixture of fibers and liquid.

Image is intended to be used as a guide Product may vary

Each plate rim may be embossed, fluted, or otherwise embellished provided the feature does not prevent nesting. Each plate shall lie flat and shall not tip, tilt, or rock when placed on a hard, flat, smooth surface.

Workmanship. The base material shall be protected from contamination during and after processing. Finished plates shall be free from holes, tears, and foreign matter according to present industry standards. Plates shall be free of excessive wrinkles, cracks, and rough edges according to normal manufacturing practices and other defects which affect serviceability or durability. The flat portion of the plate’s food surface area shall be free from wrinkles and cracks.

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.

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 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.

ITEM 5:

7350-00-290-0594

PLATE, PAPER: Shall be Pactiv P/N MC0009, Huhtamaki P/N 21227, or equal, with the following characteristics:

Paper, molded pulp, Heavy duty, Round, Non-compartmented

Color - white

Unit of issue – BX (box containing five hundred (500) plates)

Design and Construction: Disposable plates shall be manufactured and treated by such processes to insure compliance with the requirements of this description. The raw materials and finished plates shall conform to the applicable requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as Amended: Title 21, CFR Subchapter B, Parts 170 to 199.

Requirement is for a molded pulp/fiber product, not a pressed paper product. Molded pulp/fiber is wet molded, formed on a molding die, by deposit of a layer of pulp on a wire mesh by interior suction while immersed in a mixture of fibers and liquid.

Product may vary

Each plate rim may be embossed, fluted, or otherwise embellished provided the feature does not prevent nesting. Each plate shall lie flat and shall not tip, tilt, or rock when placed on a hard, flat, smooth surface.

Workmanship: The base material shall be protected from contamination during and after processing. Finished plates shall be free from holes, tears, and foreign matter according to present industry standards. Plates shall be free of excessive wrinkles, cracks, and rough edges according to normal manufacturing practices and other defects which affect serviceability or durability. The flat portion of the plate’s food surface area shall be free from wrinkles and cracks.

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.

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 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.

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