Tab 11-Vendor Questions.pdf

1. Does the heat treated stamp need to be diagonally placed opposite of the other heat treated stamp, or it doesn't matter as long as the heat treated stamp is on both sides of the pallet. Yes, apply markings in a visible location on at least two diagonally opposite sides of the wood packaging product where the markings remain visible after pallet strapping is applied. Per 4140.65 DOD M July 2020 version stamping requirements.

2. Is this contract exempt from paying taxes? Yes, the federal government is tax exempt.

3. Is there a commercial truck check in for the truck drivers? Yes

4. What's the maximum weight that will be placed on each pallet? 1,000 lb.

5. Will the pallets be double stacked at any time in the warehouse or in transit? Yes

6. Will the pallets be stored in racks? Yes

7. Will we have 4 weeks lead time between each order? For example if an order is delivered on 01/01/2024 then the next order wouldn't be due until 02/01/2024. Yes

8. The picture for the 24x24x6 shows the height as 5inches. Is 5 inches an acceptable height?

Correct, lumber to be used is nominal and will vary slightly in size.

9. This below doesn't apply to this contract. Is that correct? Not a requirement but could aid in loading/offloading/transportation.

On page 2 section 11:

“REQUIREMENTS FOR PALLETS: Material must be shipped on serviceable, winged pallets in accordance with MD00100452, Revision C, dated 09/2016.”

10. Is it okay if the wing pallets are made from class 3 or better southern yellow pine? Yes

11. Has this contract been awarded before, if so to whom and how much was the award? No

12. What's the budget for this award? Not able to disclose this information.

13. This description doesn't match the pictures. I highlighted what we think the description is supposed to say. Please Advise: Correct below.

Pallet 26x16x6: Top deck is made of 2 nominal 1”x6”x26” 1 in front and 1in back are flush to the end of the cross member (2x4) and 1 nominal 1”x4”x26” evenly spaced in the middle. Bottom is made of 2 nominal 1”x4”x26” and flush to the ends of the cross member (2x4). Crossmember are to be made of nominal 2”x4”x16” and must bear an easily viewed ISPM 15 compliant stamp on opposing sides of the assembled pallets 2x4.

ISPM 15 Compliant Stamp must be incompliance with DoDM 4140.65, July 2,2020, Section 3.2-Table 2: elements table 1-5. Construction of the Pallets shall be from Class 3 Heat Treated Lumber or better with the 2x4 in set 3.5” from each end of the deck to make a Wing Tip Style pallet. 2” ring shank nails are to be used to assemble the pallet and 2 nails are to be used at each adjoining location of 1x to 2x4. Quoted prices shall include delivery to Tracy, CA.

14. This description doesn't match the pictures. I highlighted what we think the description is supposed to say. Please Advise. Correct below.

Pallet 30x30x6: Top deck is made of 4 nominal 1”x6”x30” 1 in front and 1 in back are flush to the end of the cross member (2x4) and 2 evenly spaced in the middle. Bottom is made of 2 nominal 1”x4”x30” and flush to the ends of the cross member (2x4).

Crossmember are to be made of nominal 2”x4”x30” and must bear an easily viewed ISPM 15 compliant stamp on opposing sides of the assembled pallets 2x4. ISPM 15 Compliant Stamp must be incompliance with DoDM 4140.65, July 2, 2020, Section 3.2- Table 2: elements table 1-5. Construction of the Pallets shall be from Class 3 Heat Treated Lumber or better with the 2x4 in set 3.5” from each end of the deck to make a Wing Tip Style pallet. 2” ring shank nails are to be used to assemble the pallet and 2 nails are to be used at each adjoining location of 1x to 2x4.

15. Do you want them brand new? Or is semi-new fine if we can make them for a lower price? Yes, we need them brand new with no bore holes or bark

16. Are there packaging requirements for the intended contract? Also, will there be MIL-

STD-129 and RFID labeling requirements? No packaging requirements, however pallets need to be banded in groups of 15. No RFID labeling requirements. Pallets need to be heat treated stamped per ISPM15 requirements.