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Market Survey

General Services Administration Southwest Supply Operations Center QSDLAA-S3 819 Taylor Street, Room 6A00

Ft. Worth, TX 76102

Betty Strickland 817-850-8278 FAX: 817-574-2615 (only fax pages _____)

OR

Return completed survey to Betty Strickland at email: bettyj.strickland@gsa.gov by COB November 1, 2010.

Company Name and Address: __________________________________________

Name and Title of Individual Completing Survey:___________________________

Phone:________________________ Email: ____________________________

1) General Information:

a. The solicitation will be a firm-fixed price IDIQ Contract, with an Economic Price Adjustment.

b. The contracts will be 1-year basic with four 1-year options

c. The solicitation will be negotiated.

d. The solicitation will be open for at least 30 days.

e. Delivery will be to Depots (except for large quantity direct deliveries) – FOB Destination.

f. Destination Inspection

g. For those NSN’s designated as small business, a company that proposes to furnish a product that they do not themselves manufacture must comply with FAR 19.102(f)(1). That reads, in part: “…such non-manufacturer must furnish in the performance of the contract, the product of a small manufacturer or producer, which end product must be manufactured or produced in the United States…..”

2) NSN:

The Item Purchase Description (IPD) is attached for your review. Will you certify that your item complies (with no exceptions) to the specifications and requirements of the IPD including the unit of issue? ___Yes ____No

4) Delivery:

a. What is your commercial delivery time for these item(s)? __________________

b. What is the best delivery time you would offer? _____________________

c. Can you do partial shipments? YES ____ NO _____

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

YES ____ NO ___

5) Minimum/Maximum Order:

a. What minimum order could you accept for this item? ________

NSN Item Minimum Order 7330-00-240-2137- Sauce Pan (Stainless Steel): ________ 7330-00-263-8504 – Pan, Roasting & Baking: ________ 7330-00-286-8069 – Pan, Roasting & Baking: ________ 7330-00-292-2306 - Cooking Pot (10 gallon): ________ 7330-00-292-2307 - Cooking Pot (15 gallon): ________

b. What is your production capacity per month on this item? ____________ NSN Item Production Capacity 7330-00-240-2137- Sauce Pan (Stainless Steel): ________ 7330-00-263-8504 – Pan, Roasting & Baking: ________ 7330-00-286-8069 – Pan, Roasting & Baking: ________ 7330-00-292-2306 - Cooking Pot (10 gallon): ________ 7330-00-292-2307 - Cooking Pot (15 gallon): ________

c. Our Estimated Peak Monthly Requirements for this item are:

NSN Burlington, NJ (N3) 7330-00-240-2137

___90______

7330-00-263-8504

__116______

7330-00-286-8069

__740______

7330-00-292-2306

__498______

7330-00-292-2307

__305______

6) Item Purchase Descriptions (IPDs):

What, if any, are the differences between our IPD(s) and your commercial item(s) (i.e. marking, packaging, standard unit pack)?

Do you see anything on the IPD that might cause a problem for you in quoting on these NSNs? _______________________________________________________

7) Marking, Packaging, and Palletization Requirements:

Are you familiar with these requirements: YES _____ NO ______

8) Company Information:

What is the size of your business? Large ____ Small _____

a. Are you a manufacturer or a dealer? ________________________________

b. Will you be providing a domestic or foreign item? _____________________

c. If foreign, what is the country of origin? _____________________________

You may add more pages or use the back if you need more room to answer any of the following questions.

9) If NSN’s are aggregated, would you still submit an offer? (Aggregated – Awarded together). Please note: Only like items will be grouped together.

YES ____ NO _____

If yes, which NSN’s would like to see in the aggregate?

If the NSNs are awarded in the aggregate, would you give a better discount?

10) Quantity Pricing:

What quantity breaks do you offer your commercial customers?

What quantity breaks would you offer the government?

11) Following is how you can obtain specifications:

NOTE!!!!

The Natick Drawings 2-9-35 and 2-9-120 and Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-52201-A are shown as attachments this notice.

FED Specs – GSA Federal Supply Specifications Section, Ste. 8100, 470 E. L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407 [Telephone 202-619-8925, FAX 202-619-8978] http://assist.daps.dla.mil/online/start/ Click on “Quick Search” (left side of the screen). You do not need a password.

MIL Specs – Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP), Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 [Telephone 215-697-2667/2179, FAX 215-697-1462] Web Site www.dsp.dla.mil Click on “Online Specs” or http://assist.daps.dla.mil/online/start/ Click on “Quick ” (left side of the screen). You do not need a password.

ANSI Standards – American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036 [Telephone 212-642-4900] ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 [610-832-9585, FAX 610-832-9555] Web Site: www.astm.org, email: service@astm.org. (ASTM does charge for their services)

Recycled Material – Two sites for information related to the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines and Recovered Materials Advisory Notices:

www.epa.gov/cpg Commercial Item Descriptions - http://assist.daps.dla.mil/online/start/ Click on “Quick” (left side of the screen). You do not need a password.

IPDs - will be available as an attachment to the solicitation.

10) Comments Item Purchase Description

7330-00-240-2137 Dated 6/8/2010

SAUCEPAN (STAINLESS STEEL): Shall have the following characteristics:

DIMENSIONS. The saucepan the following dimensions:

Capacity: 7-1/2 qt

Diameter: 9-1/2 inches

Bottom thickness: 0.045 inches Depth: 5-3/4 inches

The thickness shall be measured at any point within the bottom of the saucepan except for an area to include the edge (corner) and up to one inch from the edge (corner). The capacity tolerance shall be plus 20 percent, minus 5 percent. All other dimensions, unless otherwise specified, shall be minimums.

Unit of issue – EA (each)

Image is intended to be used as a guide

Product may vary MATERIAL. The saucepan, including handle and cover, shall be made from type 300 series corrosion-resisting steel.

CONSTRUCTION. The straight wall body of the saucepan shall be formed seamless from stainless steel and conform to the dimensions stated above. The handles shall be slightly concave and have a hole (1/4 inch minimum diameter) at the end for hanging the saucepan. The saucepan shall have a loop handle located directly opposite the primary handle. The loop handle shall have a minimum opening of ½ inch in height and 2-1/2 inches in width. The handles shall be attached by rivets, spot welding or continuous welding. The cover shall be made from stainless steel and shall have a minimum thickness of 0.025 inch. The cover shall be provided with a stainless steel strap handle with a minimum width of ½ inch and shall be spot welded to the cover. The cover handle shall have a minimum opening of ½ inch in height and 2-1/2 inches in width.

MARKING. The saucepan shall be marked with the manufacturer’s name, trade name, or trademark of such known character that the source of the item may be readily determined.

WORKMANSHIP. The saucepan shall be clean and free from any cracks, fractures, malforming, scale, pits and flux deposits. The saucepan shall have no sharp edges, slivers, burrs, deep scratches, tool marks, or other defects which may affect serviceability, durability, or appearance.

STANDARD COMPLIANCE. The saucepan shall comply with the requirements of NSF International Criteria C-2 or Standard No. 2.

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.

7330-00-263-8504 Dated 6/07/2010

PAN, BAKING AND ROASTING (ALUMINUM): Shall be in accordance with Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-52201A dated June 8, 2000. Shall have the following characteristics:

Items 1 and 2 - Pan (20-7/8 x 17-3/8 x 7”) and Cover (21-5/8 x 18-1/8 x 2”)

Unit of Issue – EA (each)

EXCEPTION TO THE CID: Page 2, Paragraph 3.2.1 (Pan), First line: Delete “20-5/8” and substitute “20-7/8” in its place.

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.

7330-00-286-8069 Dated 6/7/10

PAN, BAKING AND ROASTING: Shall have the following characteristics:

DIMENSIONS. The pan shall be 18 inches X 24 inches X 4-1/2 inches, top outside dimensions, ± 1/16 inch. The minimum thickness of the pan shall be 0.100 inch (10 gauge) measured at any point within the bottom of the pan except for an area to include the edge (corner) and up to 1 inch from the edge (corner).

CONSTRUCTION. The pan shall be formed seamless from a single piece of 3000 series aluminum alloy and shall be provided with handles. Handles shall be of the drop-chest type and shall be securely attached to the pan body. Handles shall have a minimum width of 4 inches and minimum diameter of 0.250 inch. The handles shall have a minimum of 1-1/2 inches clearance from the pan when in the horizontal position (90 degrees from the side of the pan). The handles shall be constructed from corrosion-resisting steel wire, chrome-plated carbon steel, or tinned steel wire. The pan shall be reinforced with two stainless steel or tinned steel straps, extending lengthwise along the outside bottom and up the end walls. Each strap shall measure 1 inch minimum width and 0.0827 inch (13 gauge) minimum thickness, and shall be securely attached by two aluminum alloy rivets at each end of each strap. The pans shall nest and not bind when stacked. The pan shall have an open bead and shall have a one-half bead with an inside radius of 1/8 inch minimum.

Unit of Issue – EA (each)

MARKING. The pan shall be marked with the manufacturer’s name, trade name, or trademark of such known character that the source of the item may be readily determined.

WORKMANSHIP. The pans shall have no sharp edges, slivers, burrs, deep scratches, tool marks, or other defects which might affect serviceability, durability, or appearance.

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.

7330-00-292-2306 Dated 6/8/10

POT, COOKING: Shall be in accordance with U.S. Army Natick Drawing 2-9-35 for Pot, Cooking, for Field Range Outfit, sheets 1 & 2, dated June 18, 1998. Shall have the following characteristics:

10 gallon capacity, without cover.

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.

7330-00-292-2307 Dated 3/22/2010

POT, COOKING: Shall be in accordance with U.S. Army Natick Drawing 2-9-120 for Pot, Cooking, for Field Range Outfit, pages 1 & 2, dated June 18, 1998 and U.S. Army Natick Drawing 2-9-35 for cover only. Shall have the following characteristics:

15 gallon capacity, provided with cover.

Unit of Issue – EA (each)

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/. 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.

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