A21. W91QVN-20-R-0004.docx

W91QVN20R0004

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

NOTICE TO OFFEROR

All sources may submit a proposal or quote as applicable. However, the Republic of Korea (ROK)-United States (U.S.) Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), precludes the U.S. Government from granting Invited Contractor or Technical Representative status to any offeror, for this requirement. All sources submitting a proposal or quote, as applicable, including U.S. sources, must already have, or obtain the requisite business licenses directly from the ROK Government, and conduct business in accordance with all applicable ROK laws, including but not limited to, rules and policies regarding labor, taxation, and immigration. Any contractor not already doing business in Korea, must submit adequate verification in its initial proposal or quote, that it has the requisite business licenses directly from ROK Government to perform the contract and the capacity to conduct business in accordance with all applicable ROK law, including but not limited to, rules and policies regarding labor, taxation, and immigration. If an initial proposal does not fully demonstrate this authorization and capacity, it will not be further considered for award. Whether an offeror demonstrates this authorization and capacity shall be determined by the Contracting Officer.

Proposed price shall be provided by local currency (Korean Won).

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Outbound Services under Schedule I

FFP

The CLIN unit price must be matched with total amount of Schedule I from Attachment A and B.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: V003

ESTIMATED

NET AMT

Inbound Services under Schedule II

The CLIN unit price must be matched with total amount of Schedule II from Attachment A and B.

ESTIMATED

Intra-City and Area under Schedule III

The CLIN unit price must be matched with total amount of Schedule III from Attachment A and B.

ESTIMATED

Estimated Cost for War Hazard Losses is Zero (0).

NET AMT

Accounting for Services

(CMR requirement) must be reported by 30 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract.

NET AMT

FFP

The CLIN unit price must be matched with total amount of Schedule I from Attachment A and B.

ESTIMATED

FFP

ESTIMATED

FFP

ESTIMATED

FFP

NET AMT

FFP

(CMR requirement) must be reported by 30 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract.

NET AMT

FFP

The CLIN unit price must be matched with total amount of Schedule I from Attachment A and B.

ESTIMATED

FFP

ESTIMATED

FFP

ESTIMATED

FFP

NET AMT

FFP

(CMR requirement) must be reported by 30 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract.

NET AMT

FFP

The CLIN unit price must be matched with total amount of Schedule I from Attachment A and B.

ESTIMATED

FFP

ESTIMATED

FFP

ESTIMATED

FFP

NET AMT

FFP

(CMR requirement) must be reported by 30 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract.

NET AMT

FFP

The CLIN unit price must be matched with total amount of Schedule I from Attachment A and B.

ESTIMATED

FFP

ESTIMATED

FFP

ESTIMATED

FFP

NET AMT

FFP

(CMR requirement) must be reported by 30 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract.

NET AMT

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

PACKING, CONTAINERIZATION AND LOCAL DRAYAGE OF DIRECT PROCUREMENT METHOD (DPM) PERSONAL PROPERTY SHIPMENTS

PART I - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

A. SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor will furnish all personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, services, and materials, except as specified herein as government-furnished, for the preparation of the personal property (including servicing of appliances) of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel for shipment, drayage and/or storage and related services through the DPM. The contractor will be guided by coded publications in Attachment G2 to accomplish the necessary requirements in this Performance Work Statement. Work to be performed will be those services in Schedules I, II, and III awarded to the contractor as outlined in individual Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) items (see Attachment G3). Table G-1, Task/Type of Move Matrix, shows which tasks normally apply to each type of move. The contractor shall furnish all materials except Government-owned containers (Federal Specification PPP-B-580), all equipment, plant and labor; and perform all work in accomplishing containerization of personal property for overseas or domestic movement or storage, including stenciling, cooperage, drayage of personal property in connection with other services, de-containerization of inbound shipments of personal property, the handling of shipments into and out of the Contractor's facility; and the complete services for Intra-City/Intra-Area (Local) moves. Specific requirements for each task are described below. If specific instructions or requirements are not provided, commercial standards of services and best business practices are acceptable. Excluded from the scope of this contract is the furnishing of like services or materials which are provided incident to complete movement of personal property when purchased by the Through Government Bill of Lading or other method/mode of shipment or property to be moved under the Do-It-Yourself moving program or otherwise moved by the owner. The contractor shall perform services within the following defined areas of performance, which include terminals identified in the Schedule and/or individual CLIN items. The Government will consider all areas of performance described in the Schedule and/or individual items as including the contractor's facility, regardless of geographical location.

1. Pre move Survey. The contractor will determine the nature of personal property offered for shipment either by physical inspection or telephone survey with the member/employee. The survey will be conducted at a time and date mutually agreed upon between the contractor and the member/employee. Any pack/pickup date changes will be coordinated with the ordering officer.

2. Weighing.

a. The gross, tare, and net weight of all shipments will be determined through the use of scales properly certified by a state inspector of weights and measures In Accordance With (IAW) the regulations of the state or district having legal jurisdiction over the scales. Personnel designated to operate the scales will be licensed or otherwise qualified as weigh masters if required by the state, commonwealth, or district. When a metric scale is utilized, the contractor will use 1 kilogram per 2.2 pounds for conversion.

b. The contractor will submit weight tickets, reflecting gross, tare, and net weight, in duplicate, properly certified IAW federal, state, and commonwealth or district regulations to the ordering officer with documentation (Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) 0002).

c. When scales are not available or their use is not practical, the application of a constructive weight of seven pounds per cubic foot will be used provided prior written approval is obtained from the ordering officer. (See Paragraph A.2.d for constructive weight of Professional Books, Papers, and Equipment (PBP&E), (also known as PRO or PRO-Gear).

d. When PBP&E are included as part of the shipment, the weight of each item individually described on the inventory will be entered on the same line of the inventory next to the description. The total weight of such articles will be annotated separately on the inventory and packing list. The PBP&E weight may be obtained using bathroom or platform type scales. If it is not possible or practical for the contractor to weigh the items at the time of packing and pickup, and there is no cube indicated on the inventory, a constructive weight of 7 pounds per cubic foot will be used for PBP&E.

e. The weight tickets will contain the name and address of the weighing station, the date, name of contractor, van or trailer number, name of member/employee, call number assigned by the ordering officer, and signature of the weigh master.

f. For inbound personal property, the contractor will bill on the origin net weights obtained from the Personal Property Government Bill of Lading/Bill of Lading (PPGBL/BL) or other movement document and need not submit a weight certificate, unless a reweigh is ordered. When a reweigh is ordered, the contractor will bill on the reweigh weight.

g. If the PPGBL/BL, movement document, or container does not reflect the net weight for inbound shipments or if the PPGBL/BL is unavailable at the destination, the contractor will bill on the origin gross weights obtained from the PPGBL/BL, or other available sources, such as containers or supporting documentation. The contractor is required to use all means available (containers, supporting documentation) to obtain a net weight prior to submitting the bill. If the bill is submitted on the origin gross weight, the contractor is paid for the gross weight based on the net weight bid price.

h. The contractor will perform reweigh services when ordered. The reweigh will normally be requested at the time the delivery order is placed and will be performed IAW instructions set forth in Paragraph A.2.a. When so advised by the ordering officer, a designated representative of the ordering officer or the member/employee will be permitted to accompany, in a separate conveyance, the contractor to witness the reweigh. This would be at no extra charge and the contractor would not provide the separate conveyance.

i. When a reweigh is ordered, the contractor will furnish the ordering officer weight tickets in duplicate within seven workdays of completion of the service.

j. When the weighing of a shipment at origin is witnessed by the Personal Property Shipping Office (PPSO), the back of all copies of the weight ticket will be annotated with the statement “weight observed” and verified by the signature of the PPSO. The number 7 copy of the PPGBL/BL (property received copy) will be similarly annotated prior to mailing to the destination PPSO. When computer generated PPGBL/BLs are used, the copy going to the destination PPSO will be annotated.

k. Billing Procedures. For Continental United States (CONUS) activities, to include Hawaii and Alaska, shipments are payable on the basis of 100-pound minimum weight for Unaccompanied Baggage (UB) and a 500-pound minimum weight for Household Goods (HHG), net or gross weight, as indicated in the bid item. For overseas activities, excluding Hawaii and Alaska, shipments are payable on the actual net weight shipped.

l. Actual pieces, weight, and cube of UB shipments will be provided to the Transportation Office (TO)/PPSO prior to the issuance of the PPGBL/BL.

3. Time Requirements.

a. This contract begins 1 Feb 20, and ends 31 Jan 25, both dates inclusive. Any work ordered before, and not completed by the expiration date shall be governed by the terms of this contract. The Government will not place new orders under this contract that require that performance commence more than 15 days after the expiration date. The Government may place orders required for the completion of services (for shipments in the contractor's possession) for 180 days past the expiration date. The ordering officer will normally give the contractor notice to commence services ordered herein at least 1 full workday prior to the date specified. Oral orders will be confirmed in writing within 2 workdays following order acceptance by the contractor. The contractor will be available to receive orders between the hours 0800 and 1700. Upon request, the contractor will provide information as to whether the service will be performed between the hours of 0800 to 1200 hours or between the hours of 1200 to 1700 hours, based upon the best information available.

b. The contractor will not begin pickup or delivery services at a customer’s residence before 0800 hours or after 1700 hours without prior approval of the ordering officer and the customer. The contractor will not begin any service that will not allow completion by 2100 hours without approval by the ordering officer and the customer by 1630 hours of the scheduled date. When services cannot be completed on the scheduled date, the contractor will notify the ordering officer and the customer. In case of an approved suspension of operations, the contractor will assure his/her return the next workday at 0800 hours to complete the services.

c. If containerization is ordered at the contractor’s facility, the HHG or UB will be picked up on the date and within the hours specified. Unless a longer period is authorized by the ordering office, the maximum containerization time allowed at the contractor’s facility will be 3 workdays following the specified pickup date for HHG and 2 workdays following the specified pickup date for UB.

d. The contractor will accept from commercial carriers and pickup from commercial, air, water, and military terminals inbound shipments of HHG or UB. The contractor will notify the ordering officer upon arrival of a shipment but not later than 1200 hours of the next workday. Delivery will be affected within 3 workdays following the date of the contractor’s arrival notification unless otherwise specified. For shipments in storage, the contractor will affect delivery to the residence within 3 workdays following notification for delivery by the ordering officer (e.g., if the ordering officer calls on Monday, the personal property will be delivered on or before Thursday). The contractor will not deviate from the specified delivery date unless approved by the ordering officer.

e. In unusual situations, it may be necessary for the ordering officer to direct performance of services at specified times or days. When services are ordered for other than normal duty days and hours, then overtime charges are applicable under Attachment G3, Schedule I, Item 0014, and Additional Services.

4. Preparation, Packing, Loading, and Containerization.

a. Personal property will be prepared, packed, loaded, and containerized for all types of shipments destined for the CONUS or Outside CONUS (OCONUS). It is the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with the ordering officer container size and configuration for each mode of shipment prior to packing containers.

b. The contractor will perform all preparation and packing in a manner requiring the least cubic measurement, producing packages that withstand normal movement without damage to the container or contents and at a minimum of weight. All shipments will be protected from the elements (rain, snow or sun) and theft at all times.

(1) Items of unusual nature may require disassembly service by a third party. The contractor will not arrange for third party servicing without the authorization of the ordering officer. The charges for third party service will be billed by the contractor as a separate charge on the invoice and supported with two copies of the third party Company’s invoice. Examples of such items are: shranks, wall units, grandfather clocks, and grand pianos.

(2) The contractor will not be required to disassemble swing sets, outdoor recreation equipment, television and radio antennas, and similar articles. The member/employee will disassemble these items. Items disassembled by the member/employee will be shown in the remarks section of the inventory as disassembled by the owner (DBO).

(3) Member/Employee Packed Items. Items already packed by the member/employee will be inspected and repacked by the contractor, with the exception of Schedule I, Item 0006, Outbound Service-Unaccompanied Baggage Packed by Member/Employee and Item 0007, Outbound Service-Unaccompanied Baggage Packed By Member/Employee-Consolidated Shipments/government Facility. The carrier assumes liability for whatever they pack. The carrier has the right to inspect all items and will use the appropriate carton(s) to pack all items (i.e., clothes in wardrobe boxes) thereby affording items the proper protection. PPSOs will ensure that items are shipped in sealed cartons for stacking in trucks/crates and to avoid pilferage. Therefore, one of two things must occur:

(a) The carrier pack all contents in cartons and then stack empty plastic totes or tubs separately for onward movement, or

(b)The member/employee provide an already-packed tote/tub. The carrier will then inspect and decide the following:

1 Empty the tote/tub and place its contents in a carton, or

2 Ship the tote/tub as is with contents. (It will be the carrier’s responsibility to place the tote/tub in a proper carton or container for safe movement. Tape may not be placed directly on the tote/tub).

The above decision is at the carrier’s discretion. Members/employees cannot insist that the contents must remain in the tote/tub since the carrier assumes liability for the tote/tub and the contents.

(4) Trunks and Footlockers. Trunks and footlockers may contain a properly packed quantity of HHG that is reasonable for the construction and condition of the container.

c. When the ordering officer authorizes tailgating, the load will not extend beyond the surface of the tailgate or beyond the surface of the vehicle. The tailgated items will be protected from inclement weather by a suitable covering.

d. Containerization. Containerization of outbound HHG and UB will be done at the member’s/employee’s residence, unless otherwise authorized by the ordering officer. The contractor will perform all exterior containerization services as prescribed in Paragraph A.7 for the type of articles, destination, and method of shipment designated by the ordering officer.

(1) Firearms. When firearms are included in containerized shipments, they will be placed in the number one container in such a manner to permit easy withdrawal for inspection. Model, serial number, and gauge of the firearm will be listed on the inventory form (See Paragraph A.5.c.).

(2) Boats. Boats may include, but are not limited to, the following: canoes, skiffs, light rowboats, kayaks, and sailboats. The contractor will be required to accept a boat and/or boat trailer less than 14 feet in length or over 14 feet in length (member only) but less than 500 pounds in weight from a member/employee. Employees are limited to domestic shipment of boats and their associated trailer that can be transported in a moving van (e.g., canoe, kayak, rowboat, and outboard/inboard motorboat [14 feet or less]). Components and boat accessories that will not fit into an American Society for Testing and Materials, (ASTM) D4169-01, Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems or Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) Pamphlet 55-12, Transportation and Travel Commercial Containers for Department of Defense Household Goods Shipments, container will be containerized IAW ASTM D6251/D6251M-01, Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panel board Shipping Boxes. The member/employee will be responsible for any special crating or materials needed to move the boat by DPM.

e. Security Seals. All exterior HHG/UB containers and boxes, including overflow and oversize boxes and rug tubes/cartons, will be sealed with accountable seals at the member’s/employee’s residence, unless otherwise authorized by the ordering officer. Sealing will be completed prior to any movement and the seal (control) numbers entered on the inventory, cross-referencing the container number. Two seals, as a minimum, for UB, will be used per box and seals will secure the access overlap top and ends. If only two seals out of asset of four are used, the seals not used will be destroyed at the time of sealing or given to the member/employee. Four seals, as a minimum, on HHG, will be used per box and seals will secure the access overlap door and side panels.

f. Removal of Debris. Packing and loading at the origin will include, as a minimum, removing from the member’s/employee’s residence all empty contractor-provided containers, packing materials, and other debris accumulated incident to packing and loading unless specifically waived by the member/employee in writing.

5. Tagging, Inventorying, and Packing List.

The contractor, in coordination with the member/employee, will prepare an accurate, legible, HHG/UB descriptive inventory similar to Figure G1-1, Household Goods Descriptive Inventory. The contractor will count and examine all goods tendered for shipments, receipt for them, and make written exception for any goods not in apparent good order. All tagging will be accomplished prior to the removal of goods from the residence.

a. Inventory Identification. Each carton will be marked to indicate the general contents and member’s/employee’s last name. Each carton will be tagged and inventoried as a separate inventory line item. Identify the cartons by type and cube with an indication of general contents, such as, linens, pots and pans, mirror carton, 3.5 cubic feet.

b. Inventory Symbols. The “Exception Symbols” and “Location Symbols,” as shown in Figure G1-1, will be used to describe locations and exceptions. Locations and exceptions will be true and accurate. The omission of exception symbols will indicate good condition except for normal wear. Describe in as much detail as possible items of furniture; for example, television sets will be identified as being either “color” (C) or “black and white” (B&W) and console or portable. The contractor will annotate on the inventory item(s) such as TVs, stereo components, computer hardware, VCRs, video cameras, by make, model, and serial number when these are visible on the outside of the item.

c. Each privately owned firearm will be annotated on the inventory by make, model, caliber or gauge, and serial number.

d. For PBP&E, ensure that the term “PRO-GEAR (PRO)” is used to identify such articles on the inventory, together with the cube and weight of the individual carton; a line entry item for each container, such as, carton PRO 3 cubic ft., 53 lbs. These items identified by the member/employee will be separated from other items of the shipment, weighed separately, and placed in separate boxes or cartons to provide safe transportation. The symbol PRO will be used. The total weight of the packed professional items will be recorded on the last page of the inventory and on the packing list for outbound HHG and UB shipments.

e. Items disassembled by the contractor will be shown in the remarks section of the inventory as contractor disassembled (CD). Items disassembled by the member/employee will be shown in the remarks section of the inventory as DBO. When an article is packed in an original container furnished by the member/employee, the inventory will indicate the type of article and will be shown as “CP”, contractor packed.

f. Motorcycles, mopeds, and motor scooters will be inventoried as one line item, listing their serial number, make, year, model, and odometer reading. For international shipments, ensure one copy of the title and/or registration are attached to all copies of the Government Bill of Lading (PPGBL/BL)/Commercial Bill of Lading/Transportation Control and Movement Document (TCMD).

NOTE: Motorcycles and mopeds that do not conform to vehicle emissions standards and motor vehicle safety standards of the destination country cannot be shipped as part of a HHG shipment.

g. When the ordering officer permits the contractor to partially containerize a shipment at the warehouse, each item removed from the residence will be annotated on the inventory as containerized warehouse (CW).

h. Inventory Form. The inventory form will bear the signature of the member/employee, and date signed, together with the signature of the contractor’s representative and date signed certifying to its accuracy and completeness.

i. The contractor will prepare the inventory in five copies for outbound HHG and UB shipments and in three copies for local drayage moves. The original and all copies will be legible and will bear the name and complete mailing address of the contractor. The original inventory will be furnished to the ordering officer, the contractor will retain one copy, and one copy will be given to the member/employee (CDRL 0003). For HHG and UB, the contractor will place in a waterproof envelope secured to the No. 1 container: one copy of the inventory; one copy of the DD Form 1299, Application for the Shipment and/or Storage of Personal Property (Figure G-2), and if an overseas shipment, one copy of the member’s/employee’s orders and custom’s document. Additionally, for HHG, the contractor will place an envelope containing the following documents in an easily accessible location inside the No. 1 container: one copy of the packing list and Exception Sheet for shipments released from non-temporary storage (NTS). For unaccompanied baggage shipments, the contractor will place one copy of the member’s/employee’s orders inside the carton prior to sealing. The member/employee will be required to furnish all necessary copies of their orders.

j. Annotate the receiving document or inventory to show any overage, shortage, and damage found, including visible damage to external shipping containers and condition of security seals each time custody of the property changes from a storage contractor (warehouseman) to the contractor or from one contractor or carrier to another. When available, use the same inventory prepared at origin to verify delivery and condition of the articles at destination.

k. Packing Lists. The packing list identified in Figure G1-2, Packing List of Household Goods, or a similar format, will be used. The contracting officer will advise the contractor as to the required packing list prior to the start date of the contract. The contractor will prepare a packing list at the time the goods are packed, noting the number of each piece, the weight, and the cubic measurement.

l. Removal from NTS. When the personal property is to be removed from NTS, the contractor will obtain from the storage contractor two legible copies of the NTS inventory and in conjunction with the storage contractor, check each item of the storage lot IAW such inventory. If at the time each item is checked there is a difference in condition of the item from that listed on the NTS inventory, the contractor will prepare an Exception Sheet and such differing conditions will be noted thereon. When the contractor elects to make a new inventory, differences as to condition of individual items, as compared with the NTS inventory, will be shown on an Exception Sheet as described above. In the event the opinions of the contractor's representative and storage contractor's representative differ as to shortages and overages or condition of an item(s), both opinions will be listed on the Exception Sheet and separately identified as to the source. Both parties will sign and date the Exception Sheet, each retaining a legible copy for their respective files (CDRL 0004). Such an Exception Sheet will remain an internal industry document. In the event a claim is filed, the contractor will provide legible copies of the Exception Sheet to the claims officer.

(1) Preparation of Inventories. Inventories prepared on shipments released from NTS will indicate the same article identification and item number as on the NTS inventory or a cross-reference will be made on the new inventory indicating the item number and identification from the NTS inventory. The use of legible photo reproductions of the storage contractor’s inventory in lieu of preparing a new inventory is permissible.

(2) Identify personal property by affixing a tag or tape to each article (not applicable to individual items in packing containers). Each shipment will be separately identified by lot number. Each article will be assigned a number that will correspond with the item number shown on the inventory form. The type of identification used and the method of affixing it to the article will be such as not to damage any article so identified.

(3) Identify items disassembled or serviced by contractor or by third party at origin and record such items in the remarks section of the inventory.

6. Appliance Servicing and Unservicing. The contractor will service and unservice appliances IAW manufacturer’s specifications. If third party servicing or unservicing is required and approved by the ordering officer, the contractor will bill the services as prescribed in Paragraph A.4.b.(1).

7. Containers and Vehicles

a. Government-Owned Containers (GOCs). GOCs are containers constructed IAW Commercial Standard American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)-D4169-01, Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems. GOCs also include those containers listed in MTMC Pamphlet 55-12, those meeting ASTM-D6251, and wooden overflow and oversize containers purchased by the government or received by the contractor awarded the Schedule II, Inbound Services contract. GOCs will be used to the extent as they are available for Schedule I, Items 0001 through 0005, before using contractor-furnished containers.

(1) All GOCs and contractor-furnished containers will be free of defects (holes, loose or broken framing, missing skids, caulking repairs, or separated plywood). Unacceptable containers are those that have been extended to accommodate oversize or overflow items, any panel bowed or bulging beyond their normal conformity, those with deteriorated plywood (either rotted or delaminated), those caulked on outside seams or joints, and those patched without the use of caulking compound. Patches on the outside surfaces are not acceptable because they increase the overall dimension and are subject to being scraped off during handling. The floor will be solid and all skids installed and in sound condition.

(2) All GOCs and contractor-furnished containers must conform to US Department of Agriculture requirements for Wood Packaging Materials (WPM). WPM is defined as wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxed, reels, dunnage, crates, frames, and cleats. Packaging materials exempt from the requirements are materials that have undergone a manufacturing process such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer and oriented strand board. All WPM must be constructed from Heat Treated (HT) lumber (HT to 56 degrees centigrade for 30 minutes) and certified by an accredited agency recognized by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC), Incorporated or an equivalent organization recognized by the host nation’s government for WPM procured outside the United States (US) IAW WPM policy and WPM enforcement regulations (http://www.alsc.org) (*) Non-DoD Website. Wood fumigated with methyl bromide is not authorized for use in the shipment of HHGs as damage may occur to the HHGs. All materials must include certification markings IAW ALSC standards and be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings will be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load will also comply with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Publication No. 15, International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM): Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material (WPM) in International Trade and be marked with an ALSC approved dunnage stamp. Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry. Additional information on WPM requirements can be found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov (*).

b. Containers for articles such as large pieces of marble or glass table tops that require more protection than the standard packing techniques will be constructed IAW ASTM D6039/D6039M-02, Standard Specification for Crates, Wood, Open and Covered. These containers will be used for interior packing purposes.

c. Skids. Any container that will be handled with a forklift will be constructed with two or more skids. All wooden containers entering the Defense Transportation System (DTS) with a gross weight of 100 pounds or more or with length and width dimensions of 48 inches by 24 inches or more will be equipped with two skids of not less than a minimum of 3 inches high and 3 1/2 inches wide. Skid sizes will be IAW ASTM-D6251.

d. Banding. Containers of plywood construction will be banded IAW Commercial Standard ASTM D3953-02, Standard Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals or of equal quality with nonmetal banding.

e. Coopering of Government-Owned Containers will be performed when authorized by the ordering officer. Patches will not increase the overall container dimensions. All repairs will be done prior to delivery to residence.

f. Vehicles. The contractor will ensure that all vehicles used in the movement of personal property will be of a safe and sound condition so as not to permit damage to personal property.

8. Marking Exterior Shipping Containers.

The contractor will mark all GOCs by stenciling with letters at least one inch high. Freehand marking will not be used. Felt tip markers will not be used. All old shipment markings will be obliterated prior to delivery to residence. Each container will be stenciled with all required elements prior to departure from the warehouse.

a. Permanent markings on containers will be legible and conform to Commercial Standard ASTM-D4169-01 and MTMC Pamphlet 55-12. The following permanent markings will be stenciled in black letters 1 1/2 inches high, Figures G1-3, Location of Permanent Markings on ASTM-D4169-01 Wood HHG Box, and G1-4, Location of Permanent Markings on MIL-STD-1489 HHG Box:

On one side and one end:

USE NO HOOKS

STORE UNDER COVER

US PROPERTY

SDDC APPROVED

In the appropriate places:

CENTER OF BALANCE

LIFT HERE

FORKLIFT HERE

b. On Commercial Standard ASTM-D4169-01 and MTMC Pamphlet 55-12 containers, the following additional permanent markings will be stenciled on one side and one end toward the top of the container in black letters 2 inches high. The contractor will stencil the word “UP” with an arrow pointing to the top of the container. Then under “UP” on an orange background not to exceed 8 x 10 inches in black letters approximately 2 inches high, the contractor will stencil “DPM.” The word “EXPEDITE” will be symmetrically spaced below in 1 1/2 inch high black letters. (See Figures G1-3 and G1-4.)

c. Shipments identified as “BLUEBARK” will be stenciled in 1-inch letters with the code word BLUEBARK above the PPGBL/BL number.

d. As a minimum, the property member’s/employee’s last name will be legibly hand written or stenciled on all containers prior to departure from the origin residence, warehouse, or other pickup point.

e. Permanent markings on DPM HHG, Figure G1-5, Container Marking for Household Goods, and UB, Figure G1-7, Markings of Unaccompanied Baggage containers will be legible and conform to Commercial Standard ASTM-D4169-01 and MTMC Pamphlet 55-12. DPM HHG and UB containers will have a completed military shipping label (MSL) affixed on one side and one end panel for all shipments entering the DTS, except for duffel bags and similar packages which will have an MSL affixed to one surface. The MSL, Figure G1-6, Military Shipping Label for Personal Property, requires human-readable information as well as linear and 2-dimensional bar codes. The human readable and linear bar coded portions of the MSL are prepared as described below and the 2-dimensional bar code is prepared IAW Appendix R. If the shipping container does not lend itself to the application of the label, or if the label would cover or interfere with other required markings, the label will be attached to a general purpose tag or a placard. The general purpose tag or placard will be tied, wired, or otherwise fastened to the shipment unit or movement conveyance.

f. The following listed human readable data and Code 39 linear bar codes will be placed on each MSL. Some entries are keyed to numbered blocks on the Military Shipping Label, and some are in addition to that form’s requirements. The human readable unit of measure will be provided in United States (US) standard terms, e.g., pieces, inches, feet, pounds for measured items and the data values will be rounded up to the nearest whole number with leading zeros suppressed. Also see Military Standard-129, Department of Defense Standard Practice, Military Marking For Shipment and Storage, and ANSI MH10.8.1.

(1) Transportation Control Number (TCN): Human readable and linear bar code using 1/2 inch high Code 39 format.

(2) Transportation Account Code (TAC), PPGBL/BL Number, and Carrier.

(3) From: The consignor DODAAC and in-the-clear address.

(4) Type Service: In-the-clear text, e.g., TGBL Cd J. The clear-text descriptions may be derived from the personal property TCN field 15 descriptions.

(5) Ship to/POE: Three-digit air/water POE code, and enough space for 5 lines of up to 35 characters for the in-the-clear address.

(6) Transportation Priority: Bold text 3/4 inches tall.

(7) POD: Three-digit air/water POD code or blank.

(8) Consignee/Mark For: Member’s Name followed by the consignee DODAAC and/or Mark For in-the-clear address, and linear bar code using 1/2 inch high Code 39 format.

(9) Weight: Actual gross weight (this piece) with unit of measure. Do not zero fill.

(10) RDD: Three-digit code or blank. Blank for classified Unit Move.

(11) Cube: Cube (this piece) with unit of measure. Do not zero fill.

(12) Tare Weight: Weight of container before loading personal property.

(13) Date Shipped: Four-position code or in-the-clear date. Blank for Unit Move.

(14) Net Weight: Weight of personal property loaded into a container.

(15) Piece Number: Piece number of this shipment (of Total Pieces) and a linear bar code using 1/2 inch high Code 39 format. Do not zero fill. Piece Number and Total Pieces may be expressed as “Piece Number of Total Pieces” to save space on the label.

(16) Total Pieces: Total number of pieces in this shipment unit. Do not zero fill.

(17) PDF417 2D symbol IAW with Appendix R.

Note. Social Security Number will not be stenciled on the container unless it is a part of the TCN. Failure to comply will be considered a violation and action will be taken by the PPSO.

g. Carriers may optionally stencil shipment markings in addition to the MSL on the outside of containers. Freehand marking is not acceptable. Markings will be proportional to the available space on the container. Old markings not applicable to the current shipment will be permanently obliterated before the container’s arrival at the member’s/employee’s residence. One copy of the member’s/employee’s orders will be placed in each container used to ship UB. When an order applies to more than one member/employee, the name of the member/employee to whom the baggage belongs will be identified.

h. Overflow Containers. Overflow containers (Schedule I, Item 0003) will be limited to use for those items that accumulate over and above that which can be packed into an ASTM-D4169-01 or MTMC Pamphlet 55-12 container. The construction of an overflow container will be IAW ASTM-D6251. The overflow container normally is of lesser size than ASTM-D4169-01 or MTMC Pamphlet 55-12 containers and will be limited to one per shipment.

i. Oversize Containers. Oversize containers (Schedule I, Item 0003) will be limited to use for a single item that exceeds the dimensions of and cannot be accommodated in ASTMD4169- 01 or MTMC Pamphlet 55-12 container and therefore requires a specially built container. One or more of this type may be required per shipment. These containers will be constructed IAW ASTM-D6251 and the exterior container dimensions furnished to the ordering officer.

j. Other Shipments. Containers constructed for other shipments (Schedule I, Item 0003) will be constructed IAW ASTM-D6251. Other shipments are defined as small shipments that require a lesser size box (container) than specified in Commercial Standard ASTM-D4169-01 or MTMC Pamphlet 55-12.

k. The contractor will report, store and, when directed by the ordering officer, reposition government-owned HHG containers. When repositioning is ordered, the contractor will load the GOCs on vehicles and deliver them to the site identified by the ordering officer.

(1) The outbound contractor, when directed by the ordering officer, will pick up and store empty GOCs from other local carrier or government facilities within the contract area of performance. When the contract is awarded to different contractors, storage of the GOCs is the responsibility of the outbound contractor unless otherwise directed by the ordering officer. The storage of containers contemplated under this contract means, as a minimum, that containers, if not stored within a building, will be stored in a manner to protect from precipitation, ground water or other moisture.

(2) GOC Report. The contractor will submit a GOC report (a local form or for Air Force Installations, AF Form 384, Government-Owned Container Control Record). The report will be submitted to the ordering officer 15 days after the contract start date and thereafter on the first workday of each month (CDRL 0005). The contractor will keep an accurate, up to date count of all GOCs.

(3) Serviceable/Unserviceable Containers. The contractor will not commingle serviceable or unserviceable containers. After inspection by the ordering officer, these two categories of containers will be segregated. The ordering officer and contractor will mutually agree upon the inspection and disposition schedule. Unserviceable containers will be disposed of at no cost to the government.

(4) The new outbound contractor will pick up the serviceable empty GOCs from the previous contractor(s) not later than 30 calendar days after commencement of the contract.

9. Outbound Documentation and Movement.

a. PPGBL/BL and similar documents covering outbound HHG shipments will be picked up from the ordering officer by the contractor each workday or obtained IAW locally established procedures such as mail or courier. Distribution of completed PPGBL/BL and TCMDs will be as outlined below.

b. On outbound HHG shipments, the contractor will complete by typing information on the original PPGBL/BL and all copies, the following information:

(1) Block 26 (Packages). Enter the number and kind of containers, such as 1 F/L or 2 CTNS.

(2) Block 27 (Description of Shipment). Enter the aggregate weight and cube of the total number of each different type of container shown in Block 26.

(3) Block 28 (Weight). Enter the gross, tare, and net weight.

c. On outbound UB shipments, the contractor will provide information on actual pieces, weight, and cube to the TO/PPSO within one day after pickup so that the TO/PPSO can prepare the PPGBL/BL. Information will include:

(1) Packages to include the number and kind of containers, such as 1 F/L, 2 CTNS.

(2) The aggregate weight and cube of the total number of each different type of container.

(3) The gross, tare, and net weight.

d. On all outbound shipments moving by a PPGBL/BL, the contractor will surrender the original and copies 2, 3, and 4 of the PPGBL/BL to the carrier when the shipment is picked up. The contractor will return copies 5, 6, and 7 of the PPGBL/BL to the ordering officer not later than the close of business the next workday after the day the shipment is picked up (CDRL 0008). Computer generated PPGBL/BLs are not numbered. In instances where computer generated PPGBL/BLs are used, enough copies will be made to ensure the right number of copies will be submitted. All copies of the PPGBL/BL returned to the ordering officer will bear a legible pickup date, carrier pro number stickers, and signature of the carrier’s representative. The contractor will furnish the ordering officer the completed inventory, packing list, and weight tickets not later than four workdays from date of pickup for HHG and three workdays from date of pickup for UB shipments.

e. On outbound overseas shipments, the contractor will complete by typing information on the original TCMD, (Figure G1-10) and all copies, the following information:

(1) Block 22 (Pieces). Enter the total number of pieces in the shipment.

(2) Block 23 (Weight). Enter the gross, tare and net weight.

(3) Block 24 (Cube). Enter the total cube of the shipment.

f. One completed copy of the TCMD will be placed in the waterproof envelope on the number one container, three copies will be given to the carrier, and one annotated copy will be returned to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

g. If any container being prepared to enter the DTS has an outside measurement greater than 72 inches, the contractor is required to prepare an Outsized Air Cargo Report (CDRL 0011).

h. Carrier Pickup of Shipments. Within one workday after the property is ready for shipment, the contractor will contact the assigned carrier, as indicated on the PPGBL/BL, to arrange for pickup. When shipments are not picked up by the assigned carrier by close of business of the next workday, after contractor notification, the contractor will notify the ordering officer of the carrier’s failure to pickup the shipment not later than 9 A.M. of the next workday.

i. For outbound shipments requiring drayage to an air or water terminal within the contract area of performance, the contractor will deliver the shipment to the designated terminal within five workdays of the request by the ordering officer for UB or within six workdays of a request by the ordering officer for HHG. For shipments drayed to a terminal, the delivery receipt or transfer document will be returned to the ordering officer not later than the next workday following delivery.

j. The contractor is required to submit a weekly report showing outbound shipments on-hand which were picked up prior to the previous Wednesday (CDRL 0009).

k. When the contractor’s facility is located in a town, city, or metropolitan area other than the location of the PPSO, telephone notification of completed containerization or arrival of shipments will be considered as meeting the requirements for written notification. However, the contractor will mail the written notification to the ordering officer within one workday following the day of telephone notification.

l. On outbound overseas shipments entering the DTS, the contractor will prepare and affix a 2 dimensional and linear bar coded MSL as described in Paragraph A.7.f.(6) and Appendix R.

10. Storage.

a. Identification. All outbound shipments will be properly identified by the member’s/employee’s name, PPGBL/BL number, and call or lot number. Such identification will be in plain view on each lot.

b. Vehicles will not be used for the storage of shipments. Pickup and drayage includes placing the goods within the facility on the pickup date specified in the order; however, at the latest, the shipment will be placed in the facility no later than the day following pickup. When the contractor chooses to allow the personal property to remain on the truck until the next working day, contractor will be held liable for any loss or damage occurring during this time without regard to cause.

c. All personal property will be stored to maintain a minimum of two inches of clearance from the floor to the undermost portion of the personal property. This elevation requirement will apply after three workdays handling-in period. Items waiting for the completion of handling-in services will be protected at all times. In addition, the property will not be stored in contact with exterior walls.