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Purchase Description Sandbags and Large Airliftable Single Point Pickup Utility Sandbags

The requirements of this contract will include procurement of typical sandbags and large airliftable utility sandbags, that can be single-pointed lifted, for use during a flood event. This scope of work provides a technical specification regarding the procurement the sandbags, packaging, and delivery. Below are the materials/specifications that must be used for this procurement.

SPECIFICATION

TYPICAL SANDBAGS AND SHIPPING CONTAINERS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This specification covers sandbags and shipping containers.

1.1.1 Classification

Sandbags covered by this specification must be of the woven bag type.

1.2 REFERENCES

None.

1.3 SUBMITALS

SANDBAGS

Upon award, provide a certificate to the Contracting Officer Representative that the products delivered under the resulting contract/delivery orders conform to the specifications listed herein.

The contractor must submit five sandbags of a type that is being supplied for the contract within 96 hours after award to the Contracting Officer Representative.

SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SHIPMENT OF SANDBAGS

Upon award, provide a certificate to the Contracting Officer Representative that the products delivered under the resulting contract/delivery orders conform to the specifications listed herein. All shipping containers must be built to the specifications provided in the attached Shipping Container Shop Drawing in Appendix 1.

Shop drawings of the shipping containers, including a list of materials and material dimensions must be submitted for acceptance within (ten) 10 calendar days of the contract award date to the Contracting Officer Representative.

1.4. DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this specification, the following definitions apply.

1.4.1 Shipping Container

A shipping container is a six-sided, wooden box, built to industry standards, that is used for the storage and transportation of materiel. Shipping containers have the nominal dimensions of 4

ft. in length, 4 ft. in width, and 4 ft. in height.

1.4.2 Denier.

Denier is a unit of measure for the linear mass density of fibers; typically defined as the mass in grams per 9,000 meters.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SANDBAGS

Sandbags must be constructed in accordance with the following specifications.

2.1.1 Sandbag Dimensions.

The sandbags must be constructed with the nominal dimensions of 26 (± ½”) inches long by 14 (± ½”) inches wide.

2.1.2 Sandbag Material.

The sandbags must be constructed from coated polypropylene fabric. The sandbags must be constructed with a minimum denier of 700 and be a minimum of 10x10 woven pattern.

2.1.3 Sandbag Tie String.

The length of the tie string must not be less than 24 inches. The ends of the tie string must be heat-sealed or knotted to prevent unraveling. The tie string must be located on one side of the bag (at seam or folded bag edge), not less than 4 inches nor more than 5 inches from the top edge of the bag. Tie strings must be located on the outside of the bag.

2.1.4 Sandbag Color.

The sandbags must be white in color.

2.1.5 Sandbags UV Resistance Coating

The sandbags must contain ultraviolet resistance to retain 70% strength after 200 hours of exposure to accelerated weathering testing.

2.2 SHIPPING CONTAINERS. Lumber components must be the industries’ commonly accepted practice for nominal dimensions and wood type and must conform to commercial practice standards. Plywood must be performance-rated paneling, and all panels must be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive that meets commercial standard. Plywood must have no defects (knot holes, worm holes, etc.) extending through the panel. Water repellent wood sealant conforming to commercial standards must be used on all wood material.

All 1×4 joists must be fastened to the side, top, and end panels with weather resistant screws or ring nails spaced not more than 3 inches apart in a staggered fashion. All joists must be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive, as well as with weather resistant screws or ring nails. The skidded load bearing base must be fastened with weather resistant screws or ring nails, through the plywood from the inside into the cleats, with a minimum of 80% depth penetration, with no through penetration. All skidded load bearing bases must be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive, as well as using weather resistant screw or ring nails. The sides, ends, and bottom panels must be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive and nailed together with 2½” nails, with no through penetration. The top (lid) is screwed on with 2½” wood screws, with no through penetration. The shipping containers must be able to stacked 3 high as delivered.

All shipping containers must be built to the specifications provided in the attached Shipping Container Shop Drawing in Appendix 1.

2.3 CONUS and OCONUS. CONUS for this contract is an acronym for “contiguous United States,” which includes the 48 US states on the continent of North America (that are south of Canada) including the District of Columbia. OCONUS is an acronym for outside the contiguous United States, which includes Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories and possessions, such as Puerto Rico.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

3.1.1 Workmanship

The sandbags must be uniform in size and color, clean, unstained, and free of any extraneous material. Workmanship must insure serviceability of the sandbags.

3.1.2 Drop Test

Sandbags will be tested and must pass a drop test by filling the sandbag with 44 pounds (± ½lb) (approximately 760 cubic inches) of clean, dry sand and knot the tie string firmly about the choke. Adjust the contents of the bag to form a shape about 4 inches by 10 inches by 20 inches before each drop. Drop the bag (free fall) from a height of 48 inches on 1) open face, 2) on side seam if present, 3) the head or tied or chocked end of the bag, and 4) on the bottom, onto a hard, unyielding surface such as stone or concrete of sufficient mass to absorb the shock without deflection. After each drop, the sandbag must be examined for visible evidence of damage such as tears, punctures, broken yarns or thread, or exposure of the contents by any means other than sifting. Slight slippage or yawning in the seams must not be considered damage. A sandbag must only be dropped once, a full test round requires separate sandbags, up to four (4) sandbags, to be drop tested for each perspective. Visible evidence of damage constitutes failure of this test and will result in discussions for resolution. A drop test will be performed by USACE on submitted samples and randomly for delivery orders.

3.2. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY AND DELIVERY METHODS

a. Sandbags packed

1. Shipped in shipping containers totaling 12,500, with 500 per bundled in 500 lots.

2. Shipped on pallet totaling 14,000, with 1,000 per bundle.

b. Emergency Conditions. Items shipped on pallets can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 48 hours. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit for items shipped on pallets. This process can be repeated every 48 hours from the issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

c. Urgent Conditions. Items shipped on pallets can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 5 business days. Business days excludes weekends and federal holidays. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit for items shipped on pallets. This process can be repeated every 48 hours from the issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

d. Non-emergency (Normal) Conditions. Items shipped in containers can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 45 days. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit for items shipped in containers. This process can be repeated every seven days from the issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

e. Non-Emergency (Normal) Conditions for OCONUS. Orders must be delivered OCONUS within 90 days of receipt of delivery order. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit. This process can be repeated every seven days from the issuance of the (maximum order) delivery ordered.

f. All deliveries must be made on side access trailers capable of being unloaded with a forklift without access to a ramp or dock. Outside CONUS may be delivered in box truck or shipping containers. Requests for CONUS deliveries in closed bed trucks must be approved by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative before shipment.

g. Transportation costs will be a separate contract line item. Transportation costs will be reimbursed based on the actual cost of transportation. The Contractor must provide supporting documentation with their invoice.

h. The Contractor must give 48-hour notice for urgent and non-emergency (normal) conditions and 24-hour notice for emergency conditions to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the delivery point of contact (listed in the specific delivery order) before delivery. The contractor must contact the delivery point of contact at both three hours and one hour prior to arrival.

i. Deliveries required for Urgent and Normal Conditions must be Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for Federal Holidays. Emergency deliveries (required within 48 hours) are 24 hours per day and may be 365(6) days per year including all holidays. Site delivery restrictions will be on each contract order.

j. If a significant delay occurs that will prohibit the delivery of the product by the due date, the contractor must immediately report the delay by phone call and email to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative. An equitable adjustment may be deducted from the contract price relative to the delay. In each case, the price deducted must be dependent upon the reason for the delay. The delay report must include current location, cause of delay and anticipated delivery time.

3.3. PACKAGING AND MARKING

Preservation, packaging, packing, unitization and marking furnished by the Contractor must provide protection for a minimum of one year and meet or exceed the following requirements:

a. Preservation - Commercial.

b. Level of Packing - Commercial.

c. Quantity of bundles of sandbags for delivery type.

3.3.1 Bundle

A bundle must contain Sandbags stacked flat-wise, compressed and banded. A bundle must be so constructed that it will allow subsequent handling.

3.3.1.1 Shipping Containers

A shipping container must contain 12,500 sandbags of 25 bundles of 500 count sandbags.

3.3.1.2. Pallets

Pallet must contain 14,000 sandbags of 14 bundles of 1,000 count sandbags.

3.3.3 Packaging.

a. Bundles must be packed in shipping containers or on pallets. Shipping containers and pallets must comply with the regulations of the carrier used and must provide safe delivery to the destination at the lowest tariff cost. Shipping containers must be capable of multiple handling, stacking and storage under favorable conditions (such as enclosed facilities) for a minimum of one year.

b. Shipping containers must be closed on all sides, ends, bottom and top. Tops must be easily removable/replaceable. Rough, sharp, or dangerous edges, corners, or fasteners will not be permitted. Marking materials creating hazardous conditions must not be used.

3.3.4 Unitization

a. Shipping Containers. The shipping containers must be constructed with the nominal (no more than ±½”) outside dimensions of 4 feet in length, 4 feet in width, and 4 feet in height.

Shipping containers must be the most cost effective and must be of minimum height to contain and protect the bags. The loaded bundles must be contained in a manner that will permit safe handling during shipment and storage.

b. Palletization. The bundles must be triple shrink-wrapped with transparent plastic film and secured to the pallet according to manufacturer recommended industry standards, allowing for safe transportation, including vertical stacking. Pallets must be new construction, treated lumber or hardwood or plastic and meet ISO 8611-1:2025.

c. All shipping containers and pallets shall be capable of multiple handlings.

3.3.5 Marking

3.3.5.1 Shipping Containers.

The exterior of all shipping containers must be marked, on all four sides, in the upper left-hand corner, with the full colored, 6×6 inch, Corps signature (logo and text), as shown in Appendix 2.

The exterior of all shipping containers must be marked on all four sides with “Typical Sandbags” in four-inch number/letters and in two-inch letters: the container quantity (number of bags contained in the shipping container), the weight of the filled container, and the contractual delivery date. Letters must be capitals without serifs and numerals must be Arabic per industry specifications and standards.

The top (lid) of all shipping containers must be marked with a stenciled arrow indicating the location of the wood screws used to security the top (lid) to the container.

3.3.5.2 Pallets

The exterior of all pallets must be marked with “Typical Sandbags”, the quantity number of bags, contract date, pallet weight, 3 x 3-inch Corps Signature (Logo and Text) in Appendix 2, and be 8.5 x 11-inch or larger label or paper (landscape or tabloid). The label must be placed on at least two sides of the pallet between layers of shrink wrap and be intact when delivery occurs.

Letters must be capitals without serifs and numerals must be Arabic per industry specifications and standards.

3.7 PAYMENT AND INVOICING

Payment for supplies ordered under this contract will be made upon receipt of the invoice. Invoices must be submitted within 14 days of services rendered. Invoices must include contract number, delivery order number and Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) when multiple CLIN’s are issued on a contract, and delivery costs as specified in 3.2.g.

The invoices must also include copies of the BOL (please see clause 52.212-4(g) for further information).

All invoices must be submitted to the COR appointed on the delivery order.

PART Appendix

1. 4’×4’×4’ Shipping Container Drawing

2. Corps Signature (Logo and text)

SPECIFICATION

LARGE SANDBAGS AND SHIPPING CONTAINERS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This specification covers large utility sandbags that can be single point lifted and packing for shipping.

1.1.1 Classification

Sandbags covered by this specification must be of the woven bag type.

1.2 REFERENCES

None.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

LARGE UTILITY SANDBAGS

Upon award, provide a certificate to the Contracting Officer Representative that the products delivered under the resulting contract/delivery orders conform to the specifications listed herein.

The contractor must submit one large airliftable single point lifted utility sandbag of a type that is being suppled for the contract within 96 hours after contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative.

SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SHIPMENT OF LARGE SANDBAGS

Upon award, provide a certificate to the Contracting Officer Representative that the products delivered under the resulting contract/delivery orders conform to the specifications listed herein. All shipping containers must be built to the specifications provided in the attached Shipping Container Shop Drawing in Appendix 1.

Shop drawings of the shipping containers, including a list of materials and material dimensions must be submitted for acceptance within (ten) 10 calendar days of the contract award date to the Contracting Officer Representative.

1.4 DEFINITIONS.

1.4.1 Shipping Container.

A shipping container is a six sided, wooden box, built to industry standards, that is used for the storage and transportation of materiel. Shipping containers have the nominal dimensions of 4

ft. in length, 4 ft. in width, and 4 ft. in height.

1.4.2 Denier.

Denier is a unit of measure for the linear mass density of fibers; typically defined as the mass in grams per 9,000 meters.

1.4.3 Safety Factor

The Safety Factor, depending on the ratio, in this case 5:1, means that the large sandbag is specified to hold 5 times the amount of the bags safe working load.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 LARGE SANDBAGS

Sandbags must be constructed in accordance with the following specifications.

2.1.1 Sandbag Dimensions

The sandbags must be constructed with the nominal dimension of 36 (±3”) inches wide, by 36 (±3”) inches deep, by 48 (±3”) tall.

2.1.2 Sandbag Material.

The sandbags must be constructed from coated polypropylene fabric. The sandbags must be constructed with a minimum denier of 1,600, be a minimum of 11x11 woven pattern, and have a safety factor of 5:1. Sandbags must be suitable for the containment of sand or similar material.

2.1.4 Sandbag Lifting Straps.

The sandbags harness system must run along the entire perimeter of the sandbag and end in four lifting loops on each top corner of the bag. Lifting straps must run vertically along the four corners of the bag and crisscross on the bottom of the bag. The loops must be of sufficient length to ensure that they can be joined together and lifted from a center point when the large utility bag is filled with sand. The straps and bag must allow a single point vertical lift using a shackle. An example shackle would have width bow diameter of nominal 2.0 inches or larger or a maximum throat opening of 1.25 inches to 1.875 inches.

2.1.5 Sandbag Duffel Tops

The sandbags must contain duffle tops, or the equivalent, to ensure that the entire bag is completely enclosed.

2.1.6 Sandbag Color

The sandbags must be white in color.

2.1.7 Sandbag Strength.

The sandbags must be constructed with the strength to be able to support a minimum load of 2,500 lbs. All straps, loops, and the bag, itself, must be constructed of sufficient strength and durability to allow for helicopter airlift and drop operations. Each sandbag must be labeled with load capacity, safety factory, and capable for airlift.

2.1.8 Sandbag UV Resistance Coating

The sandbags must contain ultraviolet resistance to retain 70% strength after 200 hours of exposure to accelerated weathering testing.

2.2 SHIPPING CONTAINERS. Lumber components must be the industries’ commonly accepted practice for nominal dimensions and wood type and must conform to commercial practice standards. Plywood must be performance-rated paneling, and all panels must be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive that meets commercial standard. Plywood must have no defects (knot holes, worm holes, etc.) extending through the panel. Water repellent wood sealant conforming to commercial standards must be used on all wood material.

All 1×4 joists must be fastened to the side, top, and end panels with weather resistant screws or ring nails spaced not more than 3 inches apart in a staggered fashion. All joists must be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive, as well as with weather resistant screws or ring nails. The skidded load bearing base must be fastened with weather resistant screws or ring nails, through the plywood from the inside into the cleats, with a minimum of 80% depth penetration, with no through penetration. All skidded load bearing bases must be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive, as well as using weather resistant screw or ring nails. The sides, ends, and bottom panels must be bonded with moisture resistant adhesive and nailed together with 2½” nails, with no through penetration. The top (lid) is screwed on with 2½” wood screws, with no through penetration. The shipping containers must be able to be stacked 3 high as delivered.

All shipping containers must be built to the specifications provided in the attached Shipping Container Shop Drawing in Appendix 1.

2.3 CONUS and OCONUS. CONUS for this contract is an acronym for “contiguous United States,” which includes the 48 US states on the continent of North America (that are south of Canada) including the District of Columbia. OCONUS is an acronym for outside the contiguous United States, which includes Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories and possessions, such as Puerto Rico.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

3.1.1 Workmanship

The sandbags must be uniform in size and color, clean, unstained, and free of any extraneous material. Workmanship must insure serviceability of the sandbags.

3.2 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY AND DELIVERY METHODS

a. Large Utility Sandbags must be packed:

1). Shipped in wooden shipping containers totaling 100 Large Utility Sandbags.

2). Shipped on a pallet totaling 100 Large Utility Sandbags.

b. Emergency Conditions. Items shipped on pallets can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 48 hours. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to 50% of Maximum Order Limit for large utility sandbags within a 48-hour period, which can be repeated every 48 hours during Emergency Conditions.

c. Urgent Conditions. Items shipped on pallets can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 5 business days. Business days excludes weekends and federal holidays. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the 50% of the maximum order limit for large utility sandbags which can be repeated every 48 hours from the issuance of an order(s) of an Urgent Condition (50% of maximum order) delivery order.

d. Non-emergency (Normal) Conditions. Items shipped in containers can be ordered to be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 45 days. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit for items shipped in containers. This process can be repeated every seven days from issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

e. Non-Emergency (Normal) Conditions for OCONUS. Orders must be delivered for OCONUS locations within 90 days of receipt of delivery order. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit. This process can be repeated every seven days from the issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

f. All deliveries must be made on side access trailers capable of being unloaded with a forklift without access to a ramp or dock. Requests for closed bed trucks must be approved by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) before shipment.

g. The Contractor must give 48-hour notice for urgent and non-emergency (normal) conditions and 24 hour notice for emergency conditions to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the delivery point of contact (listed in the specific delivery order) before delivery. The contractor must contact the delivery point of contact at both three hours and one hour prior to arrival.

h. Urgent and Non-Emergency Orders must be delivered Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for Federal Holidays unless noted otherwise in an order. Emergency deliveries (required within 48 hours) must be anytime, 24 hours per day and 365 days per year including holidays.

i. If a significant delay occurs that will prohibit the delivery of the product by the due date, the contractor must immediately report the delay by phone call and email to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative. An equitable adjustment may be deducted from the contract price relative to the delay. In each case, the price deducted must be dependent upon the reason for the delay. The delay report must include current location, cause of delay and anticipated delivery time.

3.3 PACKAGING AND MARKING

Preservation, packaging, packing, unitization and marking furnished by the Contractor must provide protection for a minimum of one year and meet or exceed the following requirements:

a. Preservation: Commercial

b. Level of Packing: Commercial

c. Quantity of Bundles of large utility sandbags by delivery type. S

3.3.1 Bundle

A bundle must contain Large Utility Sandbags and must be stacked flat-wise, compressed and banded. A bundle must be so constructed that it will allow subsequent handling. A bundle of 25 would be the nominal dimensions of 20” wide, 20” high and 40” long.

3.3.1.1 Shipping Containers

A shipping container must contain 100 large utility sandbags that are bundled to have four (4) x 25 count large utility sandbag bundles.

3.3.1.2. Pallets

Pallet must contain 100 large utility sandbags secured to the pallet. Four (4) bundles of 25 count large sandbags is preferred.

3.3.3 Packaging

a. Large Utility Sandbags must be packed in shipping containers or on pallets. Shipping containers and pallets must comply with the regulations of the carrier used and must provide safe delivery to the destination at the lowest tariff cost. Shipping containers must be capable of multiple handling, stacking and storage under favorable conditions (such as enclosed facilities) for a minimum of one year.

b. Shipping containers must be closed on all sides, ends, bottom and top. Tops must be easily removable/replaceable. Rough, sharp, or dangerous edges, corners or fasteners will not be permitted. Marking materials creating hazardous conditions must not be used.

3.3.4 Unitization

a. Shipping Containers. The shipping containers must be constructed with the nominal (no more than ±½”) outside dimensions of 4 feet in length, 4 feet in width, and 4 feet in height.

Shipping containers height must be the most cost effective and must be of minimum height to contain and protect the bags. The loaded bundles must be contained in a manner that will permit safe handling during shipment and storage.

b. Palletization. The bundles must be triple shrink-wrapped with transparent plastic film and secured to the pallet according to manufacturer recommended industry standards, allowing for safe transportation, including vertical stacking. Pallets must be new construction, treated lumber or hardwood or plastic and meet ISO 8611-1:2025.

3.3.5 Marking

3.3.5.1 Shipping Containers.

The exterior of all shipping container must also be marked, on all four sides, in the upper left-hand corner, with the full colored, 6×6 inch, Corps signature (logo and text), as shown in Appendix 2. The exterior of all shipping containers must be marked on all four sides with “Large Sandbags” in four-inch number/letters and in two-inch letters: the container quantity (number of bags contained in the shipping container), the weight of the filled container, and the contractual delivery date. Letters must be capitals without serifs and numerals must be Arabic per industry specifications and standards.

The top (lid) of all shipping containers must be marked with a stenciled arrow indicating the location of the wood screws used to security the top (lid) to the container.

3.3.5.2 Pallets

The exterior of all pallets must be marked with “Large Sandbags”, the quantity number of bags, contract date, pallet weight, 3 x 3-inch Corps Signature (Logo and Text) in Appendix 2, and be

8.5 x 11-inch or larger label or paper (landscape or tabloid). The label must be placed on at least two sides of the pallet between layers of shrink wrap and be intact when delivery occurs.

Letters must be capitals without serifs and numerals must be Arabic per industry specifications and standards.

3.6 PAYMENT AND INVOICING

Payment for supplies ordered under this contract will be made upon receipt of the invoice. Invoices must be submitted within 14 days of services rendered. Invoices must include contract number, delivery order number and Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) when multiple CLIN’s are issued on a contract. The invoices must also include copies of the BOL (please see clause 52.212-4(g) for further information).

All invoices must be submitted to the COR appointed on the delivery order.

Appendixes

1. 4’×4’×4’ Shipping Container Shop Drawing

2. Corps Signature (Logo and text)