Market Survey GP1.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 Wednesday, January 4, 2012, via email at sharita.sheppard@gsa.gov. Please return pages 1-10 only. This solicitation will consist of eighteen (18) 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 eighteen (18) 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.

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?

· 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 09/13/2011

NSN 8415-01-028-5575

NFES 0078

CHAPS, PROTECTIVE, SIZE 36: Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 6170-4G, dated September 6, 2011, and Drawings MTDC 823 Revision B, dated January 2000, and MTDC 824 Revision B, dated January 2000, with the following characteristics:

Size 36 inch length

First article sample(s) are required.

A copy of the pamphlet "Inspecting and Repairing Your Chain Saw Chaps" shall be placed inside each unit package plastic bag prior to sealing in accordance with 3.2.10, 5.2, 6.6 and 6.9 of the specification.

EXCEPTIONS TO DRAWING MTDC-823B:

1. Change Sheet 1, Material List, as follows:

Item 1, DELETE “green” and REPLACE with “orange”

Item 11, after "Width 3/4 inch" add "or 1 inch (at manufacturers discretion)" AND after “black” ADD “or orange”

Item 24, DELETE “green” and REPLACE with “orange”

2. Wherever shown on drawings: Delete “FSS” and substitute “GSA”.

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.

PACKAGING: Each pair of chaps shall be folded and packaged in accordance with 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.2 of the specification. Prior to sealing the plastic bag a copy of MTDC supplied pamphlet "Inspecting and Repairing Your Chain Saw Chaps" shall be inserted with each pair of chaps.

PACKING: Ten (10) pairs, each packaged as specified, shall packed in accordance with 5.3 of the specification.

MARKING: The unit packaging and shipping containers shall be marked in accordance with 5.4 (and 5.4.1 when applicable).

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

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 09/13/2011

NSN 8415-01-294-7717

NFES 0150

CHAPS, PROTECTIVE, SIZE 40: Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 6170-4G, dated September 6, 2011, and Drawings MTDC 823 Revision B, dated January 2000, and MTDC 824 Revision B, dated January 2000, with the following characteristics:

Size 40 inch length

First article sample(s) are required.

A copy of the pamphlet "Inspecting and Repairing Your Chain Saw Chaps" shall be placed inside each unit package plastic bag prior to sealing in accordance with 3.2.10, 5.2, 6.6 and 6.9 of the specification.

EXCEPTIONS TO DRAWING MTDC-823B:

1. Change Sheet 1, Material List, as follows:

Item 1, DELETE “green” and REPLACE with “orange”

Item 11, after "Width 3/4 inch" add "or 1 inch (at manufacturers discretion)" AND after “black” ADD “or orange”

Item 24, DELETE “green” and REPLACE with “orange”

2. Wherever shown on drawings: Delete “FSS” and substitute “GSA”.

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.

PACKAGING: Each pair of chaps shall be folded and packaged in accordance with 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.2 of the specification. Prior to sealing the plastic bag a copy of MTDC supplied pamphlet "Inspecting and Repairing Your Chain Saw Chaps" shall be inserted with each pair of chaps.

PACKING: Ten (10) pairs, each packaged as specified, shall packed in accordance with 5.3 of the specification.

MARKING: The unit packaging and shipping containers shall be marked in accordance with 5.4 (and 5.4.1 when applicable).

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

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 09/13/2011

NSN 8415-00-286-7507

NFES 0045

CHAPS, PROTECTIVE, SIZE 32: Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 6170-4G, dated September 6, 2011, and Drawings MTDC 823 Revision B, dated January 2000, and MTDC 824 Revision B, dated January 2000, with the following characteristics:

Size 32 inch length

First article sample(s) are required.

A copy of the pamphlet "Inspecting and Repairing Your Chain Saw Chaps" shall be placed inside each unit package plastic bag prior to sealing in accordance with 3.2.10, 5.2, 6.6 and 6.9 of the specification.

EXCEPTIONS TO DRAWING MTDC-823B:

1. Change Sheet 1, Material List, as follows:

Item 1, DELETE “green” and REPLACE with “orange”

Item 11, after "Width 3/4 inch" add "or 1 inch (at manufacturers discretion)" AND after “black” ADD “or orange”

Item 24, DELETE “green” and REPLACE with “orange”

2. Wherever shown on drawings: Delete “FSS” and substitute “GSA”.

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.

PACKAGING: Each pair of chaps shall be folded and packaged in accordance with 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.2 of the specification. Prior to sealing the plastic bag a copy of MTDC supplied pamphlet "Inspecting and Repairing Your Chain Saw Chaps" shall be inserted with each pair of chaps.

PACKING: Ten (10) pairs, each packaged as specified, shall packed in accordance with 5.3 of the specification.

MARKING: The unit packaging and shipping containers shall be marked in accordance with 5.4 (and 5.4.1 when applicable).

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

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 12/06/2011

NSN 8465-01-310-5130

NFES 0911

LINER, 5 GALLON DRINKING WATERBAG: Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-103A dated December 1999, and MTDC Drawing 834D dated May 8, 2000, with the following characteristics:

5 Gallon Liner for Type I (Drinking) Waterbag as defined by paragraph 3.2.9.1 of FS 5100-103A.

First article sample(s) are required.

EXCEPTIONS TO 5100-103A:

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 6.4) 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.”

Paragraph 3.2.9.1 Type I. Delete the first sentence and substitute the following: “The liners for the type I waterbag shall be Liqui-Box Corp. Liner WS18L-3 with T1 Toggle valve”.

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 Z1.4-2008), 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 "nonacceptance" when it refers to a result of following the specified procedure.

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.

PACKAGING: Ten (10) liners shall be packaged in a plastic bag or fiberboard box and closed to prevent accidental opening.

PACKING: Ten (10) packages of liners (100 total liners) shall be packed in a close-fitting corrugated fiberboard box, minimum burst strength 200 psi, and shall be in compliance with the Uniform Freight Classification and the National Motor Freight Classification.

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.

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

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 12/06/2011

NSN 8465-01-321-1679

NFES 0597

LINER, 5 GALLON SUPPRESSION WATERBAG: Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-95B dated November 1998, and Drawing MTDC 864 Revision C dated August 1998, with the following characteristic:

Type III - for 5 gallon suppression waterbag.

First article sample(s) are required.

EXCEPTIONS TO FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATION 5100-95B:

1. Delete paragraph 3.1 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. Paragraph 5.2, Delete and replace with the following:

“5.2 Packing. Ten (10) boxes of type III liners (100 liners total), packaged as specified in 5.1.1.2, shall be packed into a 36”L X 16-5/8”W X 21.50”D fiberboard box, minimum burst strength 275 psi (ECT 44) meeting the requirements of the latest version of ASTM D 5118. Boxes shall be in compliance with the National Motor Freight Classification. Each box shall be closed in accordance with the latest version of ASTM D 1974.”

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 Z1.4-2008), 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 "nonacceptance" when it refers to a result of following the specified procedure.

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.

EXCEPTION TO DRAWING MTDC-864, Revision C:

1. Sheet 1, Material List, Part #3, Stabilizing Ring, delete the description and replace with: "3.000 OD X 0.188 WALL (2.624 ID) 6061-T6 ALUMINUM TUBING."

2. Sheet 2, Detail for Part #3 Stabilizing Ring, delete "2.750" and replace with "3.000", delete "2.620" and replace with "2.624", delete ".375" and replace with "0.375 +/-0.020".

PACKAGING: Each liner with the cap inserted finger tight shall be folded and packaged as specified by 5.1.1.2 of 5100-95B.

INTERMEDIATE PACKING: Ten (10) liners shall be packaged as specified by 5.1.1.2.1 and 5.2 of 5100-95B.

PACKING: Ten (10) boxes of liners (100 liners total) shall be packed as specified by 5.2.

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". Each shipping container shall be clearly marked "STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE" in 1-inch high minimum lettering.

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.