Amendment 0001 Wooden Shipping Containers.docx

SP330026Q5007

Amendment 0001

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DLA DISTRIBUTION

430 MIFFLIN AVENUE, SUITE 3102A

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070-5007

POC: Sharon Stine, (717) 580-8769

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and Zip Code)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

SP3300-26-Q-5007

3/18/2026

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copy of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, X is required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

SEE ATTACHED PAGES

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15a. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

BY_

BY_________________________________________

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1. The purpose of this amendment is to provide changes to SP330026Q5007. Comment by Smith, Erik J CIV DLA DISTRIBUTION (USA): #2 should be your to update your schedule of supplies. You don’t reference attachment for the schedule of supplies anywhere.

2. Update Schedule of Supplies See attachment 1. Ensure all items are completed.

3. Provide Answers to the following questions:

a. Section 4 Packing talks about marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129R Will these labels be provided?

ANSWER: Mil-Std 129 applies to the personnel packing the crate for shipment. It shows how the labels are placed. Will these labels be provided? No

b. Are we responsible for shipping the crates to Japan or will one of the locations in California ship them to Japan?

ANSWER:

Contractors will Ship-to: Defense Distribution San Joaquin, CA (DDJC), and Mark For: SB3180 DLA Distribution DDYJ -OK, DDJC will ship to DDYJ.

c. Can the bands be plastic instead of steel?

ANSWER:

For the banding. The crate will be empty coming in. So long as the plastic banding has the tinsel strength to hold the cap to the crate its fine. If we were talking about banding units together, then the steel needs to be utilized to prevent breaking under pressure.

The contractor can test the plastic banding on site for up to 5 pieces to ensure it holds. Again, they will need to use one with high enough tinsel strength not to snap under pressure and movement.

d. Can you please ask the customer to send pictures and specs of the 48"x40" wing pallets they want the crates shipped on.

ANSWER:

Per DDOO: Winged Pallet requirement has been removed.

e. Can you please ask the customer to send good pictures of the front, side, back, top, and bottom of all the crates they want.

Pictures are attached All crates are built the same, except for the width. The gentlemen who work with the crates daily wanted to remind us that the inside measurements need have the ½” (e.i.36 ½”x144 ½”) added to it.All specs are sited in ASTM-B-660-23 Figure S1.2 and can be purchased from ASTM.

f. Can you please ask the customer to send pictures and specs of the 48"x40" wing pallets they want the crates shipped on.

ANSWER: Winged Pallets have been removed as a requirement

g. The solicitation states FOB Destination and directs large shipments to Okinawa, Japan through DLA Distribution San Joaquin (Tracy, CA) as a transshipment point. Does the contractor's freight obligation end at the Tracy, CA facility, or does the unit price need to include ANSWER: Yes, the contractor’s obligation ends when they arrive at the DLA Distribution San Joaquin (DDJC)

h. What is the required delivery lead time (days ARO) per delivery order for each CLIN?

ANSWER: 30 days from date of order

i. May a single delivery order be fulfilled across multiple shipments, or must each order ship complete?

ANSWER: Yes

j. The description references "ASTM B660, most recent version (modified)." Can the government provide specific modifications or deviations from the standard that apply to this solicitation? An engineering drawing or technical data package for each CLIN would also be greatly appreciated.

Answer: Per the Supplies Requirement Specifications Document, 2.0 A, The Contractor shall provide shipping containers fabricated in accordance with American Society for Testing Materials ASTM-B-660-23 (last updated in 2023) as designated in the attached Supplies Item List – Wooden Shipping Containers.

k. The item description allows "plywood or paper overlaid veneer" construction. Is one material preferred or required? If plywood, what grade, thickness, and glue bond (interior vs. exterior) is required?

ANSWER: Answers are provided in the ASTM guidelines, but otherwise you would need to refer to the pictures. “Paper overlaid veneer” are fiberboard sheets. Since they are so long, as for the order quantities, we usually can get the following per truck load.

36” 40 to 80 EA 48” 40 to 80 EA 60” 10 to 20 EA

l. What is the required telescopic overlap depth — i.e., how far does the cap engage the tray in the assembled configuration?

ANSWER:

Answers are provided in the ASTM guidelines, but otherwise you would need to refer to the pictures. “Paper overlaid veneer” are fiberboard sheets.

Since they are so long, as for the order quantities, we usually can get the following per truck load.

36” 40 to 80 EA 48” 40 to 80 EA 60” 10 to 20 EA

m. Is ISPM 15 heat treatment required on all wood components?

ANSWER: Answers are provided in the ASTM guidelines, but otherwise you would need to refer to the pictures. “Paper overlaid veneer” are fiberboard sheets. Since they are so long, as for the order quantities, we usually can get the following per truck load.

36” 40 to 80 EA 48” 40 to 80 EA 60” 10 to 20 EA

n. What fastener type is required for assembly — nails, screws, or staples? Are ring-shank or screw-shank fasteners required, or is smooth-shank acceptable?

ANSWER: Answers are provided in the ASTM guidelines, but otherwise you would need to refer to the pictures. “Paper overlaid veneer” are fiberboard sheets. Since they are so long, as for the order quantities, we usually can get the following per truck load.

36” 40 to 80 EA 48” 40 to 80 EA 60” 10 to 20 EA

o. Are lumber cleats required on panel faces? If so, what species group and grade are required?

ANSWER: Winged pallets have been removed. This is not a requirement

p. Winged pallets are required per MD00100452 Rev C. Are pallets to be included in the contractor's unit price, or does the government furnish them?

ANSWER: Winged Pallet Requirement has been removed

q. What is the required quantity of boxes per pallet for each CLIN?

ANSWER: The Winged Pallet requirement has been removed. These crates are usually shipped on their own and strapped 10 units together.

r. Is the first article or pre-production sample required prior to fulfillment of production delivery orders? If so, what is the approval process and timeline?

ANSWER: Per the Supplies Requirement Specifications Document for Wooden Shipping Containers:

2.4 SAMPLES

A. The Contractor shall submit one (1) sample of each of the three (3) shipping containers within (fifteen) 15 calendar days after date of contract award to the Government Point of Contact (GPOC) at DLA Distribution Oklahoma City for approval. See 3.4.

B. Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the sample, the GPOC shall notify the Contractor concerning the acceptability of the sample. The Government will issue a delivery order to accept and reimburse the Contractor for the acceptable samples.

C. 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.

D. If the Contractor cannot provide acceptable samples, the Government reserves the right to terminate the contract award and either issue an award to the next lowest offeror or resolicit the requirement.

E. The Government reserves the right to waive the sample requirement in writing, at its own discretion.

s. Will this be delivered to 2 different locations?

ANSWER: Please refer to the Combined Synopsis Solicitation:

3.4 DELIVERY INFORMATION

t. Are these deliveries all over 70 lbs?

ANSWER: Yes

u. Direct Shipment to Okinawa (SB3180): The solicitation provides shipping instructions for OCONUS (Okinawa, JP) via a transshipment point (CCP) in San Joaquin, CA. Given our strategic location in South Korea, we can offer more cost-effective and faster direct delivery to Camp Kinser, Okinawa. Is the Government open to receiving shipments directly at the destination (FOB Destination) from an overseas location, provided all customs and marking requirements are met?

ANSWER: Yes, given that your location is OCONUS it would be more cost effective to deliver direct versus using the CCP

v. Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) Index: The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.216-2. To ensure a realistic and reasonable quote for the 5-year ordering period, could the Government specify the exact Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Producer Price Index (PPI) or the specific "market price" source that will be used to trigger price adjustments.

ANSWER: Site used for EPA Index is https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/PCU321920321920M

w. Past Performance for New Entrants: If a quoter possesses no recent, relevant past performance in CPARS, is it sufficient to provide the statement as outlined in Section 13.6.2 to be rated as "Acceptable"?

ANSWER: They will be found to be unknown and will be determined acceptable.

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect.