Market Survey GP2.doc

MARKET SURVEY

GSA, GLOBAL SUPPLY SERVICE, FSS

FIRE AND INDUSTRIAL ACQUISITION DIVISION

Name: _______________________________________________________ Company: ____________________________________________________ Phone #: _____________________________________________________ Fax #: _______________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________ Your comments are valuable in the preparation of the upcoming solicitation for the above FSC Classes – Fire Items. Please review the following and respond no later than January 4, 2012, via email at sharita.sheppard@gsa.gov. Please return pages 1-6 only. This solicitation will consist of seven (7) national Stock Numbers (NSNs) to be stock in our French Camp, CA depot. This is a market survey; this is NOT a request for quote. This survey includes all seven (7) Item Purchase Descriptions (IPDs).

NOTE: It is important that you return this survey completed, with your feedback in order to help GSA determine if the NSN should be place on a Solicitation.

National Stock Numbers

Will you submit an offer on?

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

· Please check the ones you will quote in the aggregate.

Aggregate Group – Yes or No

1. Solicitation Information:

· The solicitation will be negotiated. However, offerors are encouraged to submit their best offer as award may be made based upon the initial offers received.

· Delivery will be French Camp, CA 95231 – FOB Destination.

· Inspection (Source).

· 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.

· Pricing will be FOB Destination. Can you meet this? ______ Yes or _____No

If no, please explain________________________________________

2. Delivery Terms:

a. First Article Samples – we anticipate that first article samples will be required 30 days after notice of award for the following NSNs: NSN 5510-01-137-7507, NSN 4320-00-595-0762, and NSN 4320-00-595-0762F.

Can you meet this requirement? Yes ______ No _______

If no, explain why and what are your best terms for presentation of First

Article Samples would _______________________________________________________________________

b. Delivery – Can you deliver in 15 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 these items?

For those items going to GSA’s depots, palletization is required, will this be a problem? ____________________________________________________________

Do you have a copy of Federal Standard 123 and MIL Standard 129? _________

Do you have a copy of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)?_____

Is your product package in accordance with the below IPDs? ______

Would you be able to provide proof of conformance if the Government requested such proof? _____

3. Minimum/Maximum Order/Dollar:

· Do you have commercial customers for these items?____________

· What is your commercial minimum order and/or dollar for these items?

Minimum Order and/or Dollar

· What is your commercial maximum order and/or dollar for these items?

Maximum Order and/or Dollar

Is there expectation that we would receive better pricing if a maximum quantity is set for these items? If yes, at what quantity could we expect to receive a better price? No ____ or Yes ______

Maximum Quanitiy

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

a) Can you supply the below items according to the Item Purchase Description listed below?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

b) What, if any, are the differences between our IPDs and your commercial items? i.e., marking, packaging. standard unit pack).

c) Do you see anything on the IPDs that might cause a problem for you in quoting on these NSNs? If yes, please list those concerns _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

5. Company Information:

a) Is your company a SMALL __________ or LARGE ______________ business?

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

c) If you are a dealer for these items, will you be using a small or large manufacturer? ___________________________

d) Is this commodity manufactured in the United States? _______ If not, please list the country.___________________________

· Can you provide a commitment letter from the manufacturer of these items?_______

e) If providing a foreign product, how long does it take to get the product from that country? __________ Adding the days to your delivery time, what is the total number of days it will take for this product to be delivered to our depots? ________

h) Are you a qualified 8(a) small business concern? _____

i) Are you a qualified HUBZone small business concern? _____

j) Are you Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern? _____

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

Company Name _____________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City/State/Zip Code: __________________________________________ L) Are these commercially available off the shelf (COTS) items? ______ Thanks for your time and participation. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at sharita.sheppard@gsa.gov

ITEM PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONS

ITEM #1

IPD dated 12/02/2011

NSN: 9905-01-523-2324

NFES 0267

RIBBON, FLAGGING, SURVEYOR’S (HAZARDS): Shall be in accordance with the following characteristics:

The flagging shall be of polyvinyl chloride material, 2 mil thick minimum, 1-3/16 inch wide minimum, 300 feet long per roll minimum, black in color with yellow 1/2 inch diagonal stripes every 1/2 inch. The color shall not be colorfast and shall fade after extended exposure to sunlight, and the flagging shall remain flexible to -20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Maximum age on delivery – Two (2) months from date of manufacture.

Unit of issue – BX (box containing twelve (12) rolls)

Workmanship – The ribbon shall be free of holes, dirt, ragged edges, discoloration, and be suitable for the purpose intended. No defects that affect appearance or serviceability shall be permitted.

Figure 1: Representative image of product.

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Item 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.

PACKAGING: Twelve (12) rolls shall be packaged in a close-fitting fiberboard box.

PACKING: Twelve boxes (144 rolls) shall be packed in a close-fitting corrugated fiberboard box, minimum burst strength 200 (minimum edge crush strength 32 lb per inch width), and shall be in compliance with the Uniform Freight Classification and the National Motor Freight Classification.

SUPPLEMENTAL PACKING AND PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS: All fiberboard boxes, cushioning, and dunnage used in packing and packaging of this item shall contain recovered materials in accordance with the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline For Products Containing Recovered Materials (40 CFR 247) and the EPA Paper Products Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (Federal Register, Vol. 61, No. 104, May 29, 1996). The EPA's Recommended Recovered Fiber Content Levels for Paperboard and Packaging Products are available at http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/tools/cpg/products/paperbrd.htm 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.

SPECIAL MARKING shall include:

1) Lot Batch number.

2) Dates of manufacture and re-inspection twelve (12) months after date of manufacture.

SPECIAL MARKING (NFES): The National Fire Equipment System (NFES) number appearing below the National Stock Number (NSN) of this Item Purchase Description shall be marked on the shipping container below the NSN. The NFES number shall be preceded by "NFES".

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

IPD dated 12/08/2011

NSN 7310-00-128-6837

NFES 0048

CONTAINER, PLASTIC MOLDED: Shall be a box of 20 plastic containers with overpack boxes. The containers and boxes shall meet the following requirements:

Plastic container: Each plastic container shall have a 5.0 gallon minimum capacity and be composed of low density polyethylene compound blow-molded or thermoformed to minimum wall thickness of 0.010 inch. The container shall be for Food and Beverage use.

The plastic shall have a specific gravity at 23oC of 0.910 to 0.925 when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1505. The plastic shall have a melt index of 2.6 grams per 10 minutes maximum when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1238. The plastic shall have a tensile strength of 1500 psi minimum and an ultimate elongation of 400% minimum, at 23oC when tested in accordance with ASTM D 638.

The plastic shall be in complete compliance with Food and Drug Administration Regulations governing the raw materials permitted for the fabrication of packaging materials used in the packaging of food and beverage. Any compound, combination of compounds, additives, modifying substances, or special process known to cause or contribute any toxic or other harmful effect to the food or beverage contained is prohibited, whether or not specifically prohibited by the Food and Drug Regulations.

The container shall have an opening in the top a bonded screw neck with a 38 mm (minimum) cap closure, a cap shall supplied for each container, each shall be installed in place finger tight. When properly installed, the cap shall not leak with the container filled to capacity with potable water and held opening down for 15 minutes. Any leakage of any container fails the lot.

Unit of Issue – BX (Box of twenty (20)plastic containers with caps, collapsed and nested, twenty (20) knock down fiberboard overpack containers and twenty (20) handles.

Overpack box: The overpack box shall be Weather Resistant, Variety SW, Grade V3c of ASTM D 5118. The box shall be intended to be used with a carrying handle, which shall be supplied. The box shall have an opening that matches the plastic container opening when properly assembled and the container filled, and shall be of sufficient size and shape to allow the removal of the cap, and the filling and emptying of the plastic container with the box properly assembled and taped. The box shall have an inspection hole that is cut-out or perforated to "punch-out", the hole shall be 1 inch minimum in diameter and placed in the center of one side. When properly assembled and taped, the handle and box shall be capable of withstanding 100 lifts to a height of 1 foot, using the handle only, with the container filled with 5 gallons of potable water.

In addition to the MARKING requirements below, the overpack box shall be marked as follows:

FOOD AND BEVERAGE GRADE

THESE CONTAINERS TO BE USED

WITH FOOD AND BEVERAGES"

SUPPLEMENTAL PACKING AND PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS: All fiberboard boxes, cushioning, and dunnage used in packing and packaging of this item shall contain recovered materials in accordance with the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline For Products Containing Recovered Materials (40 CFR 247) and the EPA Paper Products Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (Federal Register, Vol. 61, No. 104, May 29, 1996). The EPA's Recommended Recovered Fiber Content Levels for Paperboard and Packaging Products are available at http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/tools/cpg/products/paperbrd.htm Workmanship. The containers, boxes and components, shall be of good quality workmanship, suitable for the purpose of storing and transporting potable liquids and food.

Contractor Certification. The contractor shall certify and maintain substantiating evidence that the product offered has been tested as specified and conforms to all of the requirements of this purchase description. The product shall conform to the manufacturer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

PACKAGING: The plastic containers shall be collapsed to allow nesting, with the caps in place finger tight. The fiberboard overpack containers shall be knocked down to enable them to be packed flat.

PACKING: Twenty (20) plastic containers with caps, collapsed and nested, twenty (20) knocked down fiberboard overpack containers, and twenty (20) handles shall be packed in a shipping container. The shipping container shall be a corrugated fiberboard box, minimum burst strength 350 psi (minimum edge crush strength 44 lb per inch width), and 24" x 24" x 20-1/2" in interior size, plus or minus 1/2". The complete pack shall be in compliance with the applicable freight regulations.

SPECIAL MARKING: The National Fire Equipment System (NFES) number appearing below the National Stock Number (NSN) of this Item Purchase Description shall be marked on the shipping container below the NSN. The NFES number shall be preceded by "NFES".

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.

ITEM #3

IPD dated 12/02/2011

NSN: 5110-00-263-0341

NFES 0063

HANDLE, FILE, WOOD: Shall have the following characteristics:

File handle, sized to fit files 10 to 14 inches in length.

Material – white birch, hickory, maple, or beech wood

Moisture content – Shall not exceed 15 percent

Design: – The file handle shall be smoothly finished. The design shall be as shown below. The overall length (L) shall be 5-1/2 inches ( 1/8 inch and the diameter (D) shall be 1-5/16 inches ( 1/4 inch.

The small end of the handle shall be equipped with a metal ferrule (22 gage steel minimum) with a protective plating or an equally effective device to prevent the file handle from splitting. The file handle shall be drilled to accept the tangs of files 10 to 14 inches in length. Each file handle shall be drilled axially to half its length with a tolerance of ( 3/8 inch. The diameter of the drilled hole shall be 5/16 inch ( 1/32 inch.

UNIT OF ISSUE: – DZ (one dozen handles)

WORKMANSHIP: Details of workmanship shall be in accordance with the best commercial standards and practices. Paints, coatings, platings, and finishes shall be smooth, dry, adherent, continuous, and not stained or discolored. The item shall be clean and free of corrosion and debris (e.g., chips, shavings, slivers) or other foreign material. The item shall be free from manufacturing workmanship defects (e.g., loose, missing, binding or misaligned parts, sharp or rough external edges, corners or surfaces) and material workmanship defects (e.g., pits, rips, fins, burrs, tears, nodules, cracks, blisters) which may adversely impact the item's serviceability, durability, safety, or appearance.

ITEM MARKING: Each item shall be marked with the manufacturer's name or identifying symbol, and the state or country of manufacture. All marking shall be engraved, etched, molded, indented, or put on with permanent ink in such a manner that it remains clearly legible throughout the life of the item.

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this item 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.

PACKAGING: Twelve (12) items shall be preserved and packaged in a unit package designed to protect the item against damage during shipment, handling, and storage.

SUPPLEMENTAL PACKING AND PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS: All fiberboard boxes, cushioning, and dunnage used in packing and packaging of this item shall contain recovered materials in accordance with the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline For Products Containing Recovered Materials (40 CFR 247) and the EPA Paper Products Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (Federal Register, Vol. 61, No. 104, May 29, 1996). The EPA's Recommended Recovered Fiber Content Levels for Paperboard and Packaging Products are available at:

http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/tools/cpg/products/paperbrd.htm SPECIAL MARKING: The National Fire Equipment System (NFES) number appearing below the National Stock Number (NSN) of this Item Purchase Description shall be marked on the shipping container below the NSN. The NFES number shall be preceded by "NFES".

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."

ITEM #4

IPD dated 12/02/2011

NSN: 5110-00-263-0342

NFES 0358

HANDLE, FILE (WOOD): Shall have the following characteristics:

File handle, sized to fit files 3 to 6 inches in length

Material – white birch, hickory, maple, or beech wood

Moisture content – Shall not exceed 15 percent

Design – The file handle shall be smoothly finished. The design shall be as shown below. The overall length (L) shall be 4 inches ( 1/8 inch and the diameter (D) shall be 1 inch ( 1/4 inch.

The small end of the handle shall be equipped with a metal ferrule (22 gage steel minimum) with a protective plating or an equally effective device to prevent the file handle from splitting. The file handle shall be drilled to accept the tangs of files 3 to 6 inches in length. Each file handle shall be drilled axially to half its length with a tolerance of ( 3/8 inch. The diameter of the drilled hole shall be 1/8 inch ( 1/32 inch.

Unit of issue – DZ (One dozen handles)

WORKMANSHIP: Details of workmanship shall be in accordance with the best commercial standards and practices. Paints, coatings, platings, and finishes shall be smooth, dry, adherent, continuous, and not stained or discolored. The item shall be clean and free of corrosion and debris (e.g., chips, shavings, slivers) or other foreign material. The item shall be free from manufacturing workmanship defects (e.g., loose, missing, binding or misaligned parts, sharp or rough external edges, corners or surfaces) and material workmanship defects (e.g., pits, rips, fins, burrs, tears, nodules, cracks, blisters) which may adversely impact the item's serviceability, durability, safety, or appearance.

ITEM MARKING: Each item shall be marked with the manufacturer's name or identifying symbol, and the state or country of manufacture. All marking shall be engraved, etched, molded, indented, or put on with permanent ink in such a manner that it remains clearly legible throughout the life of the item.

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.

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.

PACKAGING: Twelve (12) items shall be preserved and packaged in a unit package designed to protect the item against damage during shipment, handling, and storage.

SUPPLEMENTAL PACKING AND PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS: All fiberboard boxes, cushioning, and dunnage used in packing and packaging of this item shall contain recovered materials in accordance with the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline For Products Containing Recovered Materials (40 CFR 247) and the EPA Paper Products Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (Federal Register, Vol. 61, No. 104, May 29, 1996). The EPA's Recommended Recovered Fiber Content Levels for Paperboard and Packaging Products are available at:

http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/tools/cpg/products/paperbrd.htm SPECIAL MARKING: The National Fire Equipment System (NFES) number appearing below the National Stock Number (NSN) of this Item Purchase Description shall be marked on the shipping container below the NSN. The NFES number shall be preceded by "NFES".

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."

ITEM #5

IPD dated 12/02/2011

NSN: 5110-01-137-7507

NFES 1857

HANDLE, PULASKI TOOL, WITH WEDGE: Shall be a wood handle for the Pulaski Tool (NSN 5120-00-293-3467) with a plastic wedge attached. The handle shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-355E dated April 26, 2000, and Drawing MTDC 632 Revision “F” dated April 12, 2000.

First article sample(s) are required.

UNIT OF ISSUE - EA (1 each)

The first article samples shall be inspected and tested for conformance to all requirements for the handle by itself. Certification is acceptable as evidence of conformance to the moisture content and density requirements.

EXCEPTIONS TO FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATION 5100-355E:

1) Page 3, Paragraph 3.1, Delete and substitute the following: “3.1 First article. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the item shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 6.3) in accordance with 4.3. During the term of the contract the contractor shall be required to notify the contracting officer in writing when a component, or the component supplier, changes in any way; when a major manufacturing process changes in any way; and when a manufacturing location changes. The contracting officer may at any time require the contractor to submit a new first article sample when substantive changes occur during the term of the contract.”

2) Page 10, paragraph 5.2, In the third sentence after grade 500, ADD: “or 71 lb minimum edge crush strength”.

In order to provide clarification to the sampling and inspection procedures as outlined within the referenced Forest Service specification and the industry standard cited therein (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003), the following exceptions shall be incorporated. All references to "defect" (or "defects") shall be deleted and the term "nonconformity" (or "nonconformities") shall be substituted in its place. Similarly, all references to "percent defective" shall be changed to "percent nonconforming" and the phrase "defects per hundred units" shall be changed to "nonconformities per hundred units." The term "rejection" shall be changed to "non-acceptance" when it refers to a result of following the specified procedure.

EXCEPTION’s TO FOREST SERVICE DRAWING MTDC-632F:

1) "MTDC-632F, second sheet, side view of the Handle "2", delete the "12 REF" dimension without replacement."

2)"MTDC-632F, sheet 2, delete all +/- 1/16 cross-section diameter tolerances and replace with +1/4, -1/8 cross-section diameter tolerances."

INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS:

As an exception to specific statements contained within the referenced Forest Service specification, the following items shall be furnished only to successful bidders upon contract award: color shade samples, full-size drawings and full-size patterns. For bidding purposes, 11" X 17" drawings will be furnished upon request. They will contain sufficient information regarding size, shape, and quantity of material for bidding purposes. Note it is the bidder's responsibility to determine yield and waste from the provided 11" X 17" drawings and no further direction or clarification will be provided by the government.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: Twelve (12) Pulaski handles with wedges 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.

PACKAGING: A plastic wedge as specified shall be taped to the head end of each handle.

SUPPLEMENTAL PACKING AND PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS: All fiberboard boxes, cushioning, and dunnage used in packing and packaging of this item shall contain recovered materials in accordance with the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline For Products Containing Recovered Materials (40 CFR 247) and the EPA Paper Products Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (Federal Register, Vol. 61, No. 104, May 29, 1996). The EPA's Recommended Recovered Fiber Content Levels for Paperboard and Packaging Products are available at:

http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/tools/cpg/products/paperbrd.htm SPECIAL MARKING: The National Fire Equipment System (NFES) number appearing below the National Stock Number (NSN) of this Item Purchase Description shall be marked on the shipping container below the NSN. The NFES number shall be preceded by "NFES".

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."

ITEM #6

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