Attachment 02 - Specifications updated.pdf

ACQUISITION INFORMATION

Cardboard Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) Containers for Blade packing.

Defense Logistics Agency, Distribution Oklahoma City, OK. (DDOO)

CONTAINERS REQUIREMENTS

Each SPI container shall be constructed and assembled complete and in accordance with the applicable special packaging instruction. All designated part numbers for the individual components of each SPI container is identified in the Schedule of Supplies and are referenced in the attached drawings. All items shall be shipped completely assembled and delivered on wooden pallets.

The SPIs are available electronically at Special Packaging Instruction Retrieval and Exchange System (SPIRES) ‐ https://spires.wpafb.af.mil/. SPIRES is the Air Force centralized electronic repository and authoritative source for Air Force managed and Contractor Supported Weapon System (CSWS) managed weapon system specific Special Packaging Instructions (SPIs). SPIRES is designed to facilitate proper packaging of weapon system serviceable and repairable spare parts for the warfighters who prepare cargo for worldwide movement. A SPI illustrates detailed special packaging requirements for cushioning, blocking, bracing, and constructing containers and to pack the asset. See also Reusable Container Worldwide Warehouse (RECON) Tool (information on the SPIRES Website). American Society for Testing Materials (ASTMs) as designated in the Special Packaging Instructions. ASTM International is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards. Copies of ASTM Standards are available from the following address:

American Society of Testing and Materials 100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohocken, PA 19428‐2959 Phone: 610‐832‐9585, Fax: 610‐832‐9555 Website: www.astm.org

Each wood pallet used for shipping the blade packing boxes shall be in compliance with the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Publication No. 15 (ISPM 15): Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade. Each pallet shall have special markings as identified within the applicable ISPM 15.

FIRST ARTICLE TEST (FAT)

The Contractor shall submit one (1) sample of each Pack within 30 calendar days after date of contract award to the Government Point of Contact (POC) at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City OK for approval. A FAT item shall not be sent to DDOO as the Requirement Owner will make the acceptability determination. Within 10 calendar days after receipt of the sample, the Government POC shall notify the contractor concerning acceptability of the samples. If the sample complies with the technical specifications, the Government will accept the sample and the sample quantity will be accepted as a delivered item. If the sample does not comply with the technical specifications, the Contractor shall be responsible for correction and resubmittal of the sample at no cost to the Government. If the Contractor cannot provide acceptable samples, the Government reserves the right to terminate the contract award in accordance with FAR 52.212‐4(m), Termination for Cause, and either issue an award to the next lowest offeror or resolicit the requirement.

FAT DELIVERY ADDRESS

The Contractor shall deliver all FAT samples to the following address:

James Carpenter Maintenance Branch Chief DLA Distribution OKC XM Bldg. 1, Door 57 Tinker AFB, OK 73145 Com: 405‐855‐3044

DSN: 392‐855‐3044

PACKING AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS:

All shipping containers shall be packaged best commercial practice in accordance with ASTM 3951 and marked in accordance with MIL‐STD‐129P. All shipments must contain proper shipping documentation. The Contractor shall attach a commercial packing list, packed in a water resistant envelope, to the exterior shipping container. All documents must include at a minimum, contract number, document number for the item, any known assigned part number(s), quantity contained and Unit of Issue (U/I). Omission of any required shipping documentation data could cause a delay in receipt of goods and significantly delay of payment.

SPECIAL MARKING REQUIREMENTS:

Each shipping container shall have special markings as required by each respective SPI.

ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (EPA):

The use of an EPA clause will be included in the resulting contract. The EPA clause may be used to offset volatile price changes in the commodities market .

END OF SPECIFICATIONS