marketsurvey_RC.docx

MARKET SURVEY

GSA, GLOBAL SUPPLY SERVICE, FAS

MWR & SECURITY ACQUISITION DIVISION

FSC 4510 Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories

TO: Name:

Company:

Your comments are valuable in the preparation of the upcoming solicitation for the above FSC Class 4510 – Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories.

Please review the following, complete and return the first 10 pages no later than Friday, May 21, 2010, via email at lori.herrera@gsa.gov or fax to 817-574-2615. This Market Survey will consist of three National Stock Numbers (NSNs).

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 if these NSNs should be placed on an RFQ.

Thanks!

1. Request for Information:

a) This acquisition will be for a Requirements Contract for a period of one year with four option years available. GSA is trying to determine if market conditions warrant awarding in the aggregate or item-by-item.

Please indicate below if you agree with Producer Price Index and/or NAICS code. If you do not agree with the one listed below, please insert the one you feel is most appropriate for the item you are interested in supplying.

4510-00-224-8549 Dispenser, Single Fold Paper Towel 332998 ______ _______

4510-00-203-2707 Dispenser, Liquid Soap 332999 ______ _______

4510-00-585-6305 Paper Towel Dispenser, C-Fold 332998 ______ _______

b) Would you quote if these items were advertised as a requirement contract where award is made in the aggregate – all or none? _________.

c) Would you quote if these items were advertised as a requirement contract where award is made item-by-item? _________.

d) Delivery will be to French Camp, CA 95231 and Burlington, NJ 08016 – FOB Destination. There may also be direct delivery orders.

e) Source Inspection (Government).

f) Are any of these items on your MAS schedule? If so, which items? _____________________________

4510-00-224-8549 Dispenser, Single Fold Paper Towel

Would you submit an offer on this NSN? _______________________

Estimated Demand for the next year NSN 4510-00-224-8549 (Dispenser, Single Fold Paper Towel)

NAICS:332998

Item

1-yr

BURLINGTON, NJ (N3)

Dispenser, Single Fold

IPD Attached

FRENCH CAMP, CA (S3)

Dispenser, Single Fold

IPD Attached

Country of Origin (Country in which the item is manufactured): ______________

UNIT OF ISSUE IS------ Each (EA)

Minimum/Maximum Order 4510-00-224-8549 Dispenser, Single Fold Paper Towel:

a) What is your commercial minimum order for this item? _____________

b) What is your commercial maximum order for this item? _____________

c) Is there expectation that we would receive better pricing if a maximum quantity is set for this item? 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? __________

4510-00-203-2707 Dispenser, Liquid Soap

Would you submit an offer on this NSN? _____________________________________

NSN 4510-00-203-2707 (Dispenser, Liquid Soap)

NAICS: 332999

Item

1-yr

BURLINGTON, NJ (N3)

Liquid Soap Dispenser

IPD Attached

FRENCH CAMP, CA (S3)

Liquid Soap Dispenser

IPD Attached

Minimum/Maximum Order 4510-00-203-2707 Dispenser, Liquid Soap:

e) What is your commercial minimum order for this item? _____________

f) What is your commercial maximum order for this item? _____________

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

h) What quantity breaks do you offer to your commercial customers? __________

4510-00-585-6305, Paper Towel Dispenser, C-Fold

Would you submit an offer on this NSN? ___________________________________

NSN 4510-00-585-6305 (Dispenser, Paper Towel C-Fold)

NAICS: 332998

Item

1-yr

BURLINGTON, NJ (N3)

Dispenser, Paper Towel C-Fold

IPD Attached

FRENCH CAMP, CA (S3)

Dispenser, Paper Towel C-Fold

IPD Attached

Minimum/Maximum Order 4510-00-585-6305, Paper Towel Dispenser, C-Fold:

i) What is your commercial minimum order for this item? _____________

j) What is your commercial maximum order for this item? _____________

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

l) What quantity breaks do you offer to your commercial customers? __________

2. Delivery Terms For NSN 4510-00-224-8549 Dispenser, Single Fold Paper Towel

Delivery –

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?

· Can you do partial shipments? Yes ______ no _________ Would it cost the Government more if you did partial shipments?

Yes ______ No _______ If yes, explain why

· What is your monthly production capacity for this item?

NSNs Qty per month

4510-00-224-8549 Dispenser, Single Fold Paper Towel ___________

Delivery Terms For NSN 4510-00-203-2707 Dispenser, Liquid Soap:

Can you deliver in 1-5 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? _____________________________

Would it cost the Government more if you did partial shipments?

Yes ______ No _______ If yes, explain why

· What is your monthly production capacity for this item?

NSNs Qty per month

4510-00-203-2707 Dispenser, Liquid Soap ___________

Delivery Terms For 4510-00-585-6305, Paper Towel Dispenser, C-Fold:

Can you deliver in 1-5 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? _____________________________

Would it cost the Government more if you did partial shipments?

Yes ______ No _______ If yes, explain why

· What is your monthly production capacity for this item?

NSNs Qty per month

4510-00-585-6305, Paper Towel Dispenser, C-Fold ___________

3. Item Purchase Descriptions (IPD) (see pages11-13) For NSN 4510-00-224-8549 Dispenser, Single Fold Paper Towel:

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

b) Do you see anything on the IPDs that might cause a problem for you in quoting on this NSN?__________________________________

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

Item Purchase Descriptions (IPD) (see pages14-16) For NSN 4510-00-203-2707 Dispenser, Liquid Soap:

d) What, if any, are the differences between our IPDs and your commercial item?

e) Do you see anything on the IPDs that might cause a problem for you in quoting on this NSN?__________________________________

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

Item Purchase Descriptions (IPD) (see pages 17-19) For NSN 4510-00-585-6305, Paper Towel Dispenser, C-Fold:

g) What, if any, are the differences between our IPDs and your commercial item?

h) Do you see anything on the IPDs that might cause a problem for you in quoting on this NSN?__________________________________

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

4. Company Information:

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

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

c) If you are a dealer, is the manufacturer a small or large business:

4510-00-224-8549 Dispenser, Single Fold Paper Towel

4510-00-203-2707 Dispenser, Liquid Soap

4510-00-585-6305 Paper Towel Dispenser, C-Fold

d) Is this commodity manufactured in the United States?

4510-00-224-8549 Dispenser, Single Fold Paper Towel

4510-00-203-2707 Dispenser, Liquid Soap

4510-00-585-6305 Paper Towel Dispenser, C-Fold

e) What is your availability of raw material? __________________________________

e) Who/Where is your PRODUCTION POINT for

NSN 4510-00-224-8549 Dispenser, Single Fold Paper Towel

Company Name ________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

City/State/Zip Code: ______________________________________

Person to Contact: _________________________________________

Phone number of Point of Contact: _______________________

Who/Where is your PRODUCTION POINT for

NSN 4510-00-203-2707 Dispenser, Liquid Soap

Company Name ________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

City/State/Zip Code: ______________________________________

Person to Contact: _________________________________________

Phone number of Point of Contact: _______________________

Who/Where is your PRODUCTION POINT for

NSN 4510-00-585-6305, Paper Towel Dispenser, C-Fold

Company Name ________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

City/State/Zip Code: ______________________________________

Person to Contact: _________________________________________

Phone number of Point of Contact: _______________________

5. Federal Business Opportunities:

a) FedBizOpps.gov is the single government point-of-entry (GPE) for Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000. Government buyers are able to publicize their business opportunities by posting information directly to FedBizOpps via the Internet. Through one portal - FedBizOpps (FBO) - commercial vendors seeking Federal markets for their products and services can search, monitor and retrieve opportunities solicited by the entire Federal contracting community. The Internet address is: http://fbo.gov. Are you familiar with the FedBizOpps? Are you registered with the FedBizOpps? If not, please explain.

Thanks for your time and participation. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at lori.herrera@gsa.gov

ITEM PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

NSN 4510-00-224-8549 Dispenser, Single Fold Paper Towel

DISPENSER, PAPER TOWEL: The dispenser shall be designed for and capable of dispensing single-fold paper towels (for hand drying), and shall have the following characteristics:

1) Fabricated of carbon or stainless steel with a minimum thickness of 0.029 inch.

2) Minimum capacity of 350 paper towels. The paper towels shall have a basis weight in pounds of 25-30 (24x36-500), smaller dimension of 9-1/4 inches 1/2 inch, and a fold depth of 5-1/2 inches 1/2 inch.

3) Provided with a front opening hinged door panel and lock with one key, minimum, and shall lock automatically when the door is closed, or be provided with a dead bolt keylock, at the manufacturer’s option; bottom dispensing slot; fill indicator; and rear panel fastening holes for surface mounting.

4) The paint for the finish shall be white dry/powdered or a smooth baked, white gloss enamel, which shall be hard and durable. The exterior and interior finish shall be continuous, free from blisters, pinholes, or other blemishes. Exposed surfaces of the finish shall be smooth and uniform in application and color, free of chips, runs, cracks, or other defects affecting appearance or serviceability.

Unit of issue is each (EA)

Product Conformance: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this purchase 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.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The dispenser(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.

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.

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.

NSN 4510-00-203-2707 Dispenser, Liquid Soap

DISPENSER, SOAP, LIQUID: Shall be a rigid dispenser suitable for dispensing liquid soap, and with the following characteristics:

1) The dispenser shall have a 10 fluid ounce minimum capacity and shall dispense liquid soap by means of a spring action push-in valve or other suitable pump action design. The dispensing mechanism shall be capable of being operated with one hand while dispensing soap. The dispenser shall be self-priming and except for initial use after filling or refilling, shall not require more than one positive action to begin dispensing soap.

2) Parts in contact with soap shall be stainless steel, chromium plated brass, chromium plated carbon steel, chromium plated aluminum, chromium plated zinc die casting, or plastic.

3) All exposed or visible metal parts except stainless steel shall be chromium plated. Stainless steel shall have a polished finish. Exposed or visible plastic shall be chromium plated, white plastic, white baked on enamel finish, or the manufacturer’s standard pastel color.

4) A wall type bracket or holder with not less than three mounting screws shall be furnished with each dispenser. The dispenser shall be fully assembled and ready for mounting on a flat vertical surface. Installation, operation, and maintenance instructions shall be provided with each dispenser. The instructions shall include repair procedures and a listing of available repair parts.

5) The dispensers shall be capable of being cleaned, filled, and repaired without the use of special tools.

Unit of issue is each (EA)

Product Conformance: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this purchase 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.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The dispenser(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.

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.

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.

NSN 4510-00-585-6305 Dispenser, Paper Towel C-Fold

DISPENSER, PAPER TOWEL: The dispenser shall be designed for and capable of dispensing C-fold paper towels (for hand drying), and shall have the following characteristics:

1) Fabricated of carbon or stainless steel with a minimum thickness of 0.029 inch.

2) Minimum capacity of 300 paper towels. The paper towels shall have a basis weight in pounds of 25-30 (24x36-500), smaller dimension of 10-1/8 inches 1/2 inch, and a fold depth of 4 inches 1/2 inch.

3) Provided with a front opening hinged door panel and lock with one key, minimum, and shall lock automatically when the door is closed, or be provided with a dead bolt keylock, at the manufacturer’s option; bottom dispensing slot; fill indicator; and rear panel fastening holes for surface mounting.

4) The paint for the finish shall be white dry/powdered or smooth baked, white gloss enamel, which shall be hard and durable. The exterior and interior finish shall be continuous, free from blisters, pinholes, or other blemishes. Exposed surfaces of the finish shall be smooth and uniform in application and color, free of chips, runs, cracks, or other defects affecting appearance or serviceability.

Unit of issue – EA (each)

Product Conformance: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this purchase 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.

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.

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.

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.