TIQ_-_15011K_Pallet_Lumber.DOCX

General Lumber Clarification

1. All board thickness dimensions referenced in MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1, Figures 5, 6, and 7 located, on pages 19, 20, and 21 are equal to the minimum dimension referred to on Table 2 (Relationship of Nominal to Minimum Dimensions for Dry Lumber), In Accordance With (IAW) ASTM D6199. Block dimension and the board widths may be either nominal (IAW Table 2 of ASTM D6199) or “cut to” dimension IAW MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1, as specified per table below.

2. The thickness of Group 4 woods (hard woods) listed on Table 1 of ASTM D6199 are based off the “quarter” system and shall be equal to the minimum dimension referenced in Table 2 of ASTM D6199 (I.E. ¾”).

3. No surface of the boards cut for this contract will be surfaced. All boards for this contract will be calculated to rough size/cut dimensions.

General Lumber Questions

4. Please indicate if your company is Large Business, Small Business, Women Owned Small Business, HUB-Zone or Veteran Owned Small Business and provide your Cage Code. Also please identify if your company is directly involved in the cutting, sawing, planning, and milling process of lumber, or if your company is a buyer only.

5. To your company’s knowledge, are there any concerns or issues in the supply chain for Hardwood Group IV as specified in ASTM D6199-18A (2018) Table 1?

Y___ N ____

If yes, please state all known issues and concerns in the current supply chain market, do you believe these will be resolved anytime soon.

6. What is the industry standard for +, and/or – tolerance for Group 4, rough size/cut lumber in regards to the length, width, and thickness?

15011K Raw Material Questions

7. Is your company a direct manufacturer of raw material (lumber) for Type II (unassembled) pallets IAW MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1 military specification?

Y___ N ____

If yes, please state your actual capabilities of manufacturing raw materials (lumber) for Type II (unassembled) pallets IAW MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1 military specification.

If no, please state your subcontractor’s capability of manufacturing raw materials (lumber) for Type II (unassembled) pallets IAW MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1 military specification.

8. Has your company successfully supplied the raw materials (lumber) for Type II (unassembled) pallets to the Government IAW MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1 that have met the thickness and width Tolerance of + 1/8” – 0 in the last 7 years?

Y___ N ____

If yes, please indicate if you would be willing to provide this raw materials (lumber) to the USG in the near future?

If no, please cite what your company can provide, in regards to the + and/or - tolerance, and also what the industry standard is for the + and/or - tolerance.

9. Has your company successfully supplied the raw materials (lumber) for Type II (unassembled) pallets to the Government IAW MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1, to lengths of 35”, 40”, 45 1/2", and 48”, with a Tolerance of + 1/8” – 1/8” and be willing to provide in the near future?

Y___ N ____

If yes, please cite the processes your company employs to conform to this standard.

If no, please cite what your company can conform to in regards to tolerance + and/or -, and also what is industry standard tolerance.

10. If your company was given a purchase order for the raw material (lumber) for Type II (unassembled) pallets IAW MIL-DTL-15011K, what would be your company’s production lead time be in DAYS from time purchase order assigned to delivery to McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, OK 74501?

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 1" X 4" X 35"

LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSIONS: 1" X 4" X 35"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL (3/4") - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, CUT TO 3 5/8" - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8 - 0)

LENGTH, 35" - TOLERANCE (+ OR - 1/8")

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 6 ON PAGE 20. ITEM 3.

5K

EA

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 1" X 4" X 40"

LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 1" X 4" X 40"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL, (3/4") - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, CUT TO 3 5/8" - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8 - 0)

LENGTH, 40" - TOLERANCE (+ OR - 1/8")

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 5 ON PAGE 19. ITEM 3.

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 1" X 8" X 45 1/2"

LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 1" X 8" X 45 1/2"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL, (3/4”) - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, CUT TO 7 5/8” - TOLERANCE (+ OR - 1/8")

LENGTH, 45 1/2" - TOLERANCE (+ OR - 1/8")

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 6 ON PAGE 20. ITEM 9, SECTION A-A (ALT). CHAMFERS SHOWN ON DRAWING ARE NOT REQUIRED.

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 1" X 8" X 48"

LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 1" X 8" X 48"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL, (3/4") - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, CUT TO 7 5/8” - TOLERANCE (+ OR - 1/8")

LENGTH, 48" - TOLERANCE (+ OR - 1/8")

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 5 ON PAGE 19. ITEM 9, SECTION A-A (ALT). CHAMFERS SHOWN ON DRAWING ARE NOT REQUIRED.

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 1" X 6" X 45 1/2"

LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 1" X 6" X 45 1/2"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL, (3/4") - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, 6" NOMINAL, (5 1/2") - TOLERANCE (+ OR - 1/8")

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 6 ON PAGE 20. ITEM 2.

10K

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 1" X 5” MIN TO 8 1/2" X 48"

LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 1" X 5" MIN TO 8 ½” X 48"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL, (3/4") - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, 5" CUT TO MIN TO 8 ½” – NO TOLERANCE

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 5 ON PAGE 19. ITEM 2.

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 1" X 6" X 48"

LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 1" X 6" X 48"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL, (3/4") - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, CUT TO 5 5/8" - TOLERANCE (+1/8 - 0)

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 5 ON PAGE 19. ITEM 1.

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 1" X 8" X 35"

LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 1" X 8" X 35"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL, (3/4") - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, 8" NOMINAL , (7 1/4") - TOLERANCE (+ OR - 1/8)

LENGTH, 35" - TOLERANCE (+ OR - 1/8")

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 6 ON PAGE 20. ITEM 7.

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 1" X 8" X 40"

LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 1" X 8" X 40"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL , (3/4") - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, 8" NOMINAL , (7 1/4") - TOLERANCE (+ OR - 1/8)

LENGTH, 40" - TOLERANCE (+ OR - 1/8")

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 5 ON PAGE 19. ITEM 7.

10k

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 1" X 8" X 45 1/2"

LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 1" X 8" X 45 1/2"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL, (3/4") - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, CUT TO 7 1/2" - TOLERANCE (+ OR - 1/8")

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 6 ON PAGE 20. ITEM 1. STRAP SLOT SHOWN ON DRAWING NOT REQUIRED

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 2 ¾” X 3 5/8” x 7 5/8” LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 4" X 3" X 7 5/8" (POST STOCK)

THICKNESS, CUT TO 2 3/4" - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, CUT TO 3 5/8" - TOLERANCE (+1/8 - 0)

LENGTH, CUT TO 7 5/8" - TOLERANCE (+ OR - 1/8")

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 5 AND 6 ON PAGE 19 AND 20. ITEM 5.

30K

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 2 ¾” X 3 5/8” x 5 5/8” LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 4" X 3" X 5 5/8" (POST STOCK)

THICKNESS, CUT TO 2 3/4" - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, CUT TO 3 5/8" - TOLERANCE (+1/8 - 0)

LENGTH, CUT TO 5 5/8" - TOLERANCE (+1/8 - 0)

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 5 AND 6 ON PAGE 19 AND 20. ITEM 6.

60K

DIMENSION: 1" X 6" X 48"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL, (3/4") - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, CUT TO 5 5/8" - TOLERANCE (+1/8 - 0)

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 5 ON PAGE 19. ITEM 8 SECTION A-A (ALT). CHAMFERS SHOWN ON DRAWING ARE NOT REQUIRED.

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 1" X 3 3/4” MIN TO 8 1/2" X 48"

LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 1" X 3 3/4” MIN TO 8 1/2" X 48"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL, (3/4") - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, CUT TO 3 3/4" TO 8 ½” – NO TOLERANCE

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 5 ON PAGE 19. ITEM 4.

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 1" X 6" X 45 1/2"

LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 1" X 6" X 45 1/2"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL, (3/4") - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, CUT TO 5 5/8" - TOLERANCE (+1/8 - 0)

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 6 ON PAGE 20. ITEM 8 SECTION A-A (ALT). CHAMFERS SHOWN ON DRAWING ARE NOT REQUIRED.

LUMBER, HARDWOOD, 1" X 6” X 45 1/2"

LUMBER, UNTREATED, SOUND GRADE, SQUARE EDGE, NO OPEN DEFECTS, NO BARK AND NO DECAY - HARDWOOD GROUP IV AS SPECIFIED IN ASTM D6199-18A (2018) TABLE 1.

DIMENSION: 1" X 6" X 45 1/2"

THICKNESS, 1" NOMINAL, (3/4") - TOLERANCE (+ 1/8" - 0)

WIDTH, 6" NOMINAL, (5 ½”) – (+ 1/8" - 0)

REFERENCE MIL-DTL-15011K, WITH AMENDMENT 1, FIGURE 6 ON PAGE 20. ITEM 4.

15011K Finished Pallet Questions

11. Has your company ever produced a Type 1 (assembled) pallet to the Government or Industry IAW MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1 military specification?

Y___ N ____

If yes, please cite purchase order/contracts, estimated quantities supplied, lead times, and the revision of MIL-DTL-15011 use to construct the pallets.

12. Is your company a direct manufacturer of Type 1 (assembled) pallets IAW MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1 military specification?

Y___ N ____

If yes, please state your capabilities of manufacturing Type 1 (assembled) pallets IAW MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1 military specification and what revision of MIL-DTL-15011 do you currently use.

If no, please state your subcontractor capabilities of manufacturing Type 1 (assembled) pallets IAW MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1 military specification and what revision of MIL-DTL-15011 do they currently use.

13. If your company was given a purchase order for approximately 5,000 Type 1 (assembled) pallets IAW MIL-DTL-15011K, with Amendment 1, what would be your production lead time be in DAYS from time purchase order assigned to delivery to McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, OK 74501?