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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 11, 2012 FBO #3700
SOLICITATION NOTICE

51 -- RFQ 5180-01-341-3040 - RFQ 5180-01-341-4030

Notice Date
1/9/2012
 
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 
NAICS
332212 — Hand and Edge Tool Manufacturing
 
Contracting Office
General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), FMHAC & HSOC, 1500 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, Missouri, 64131, United States
 
ZIP Code
64131
 
Solicitation Number
RFQ5180-01-341-3040
 
Archive Date
1/31/2012
 
Point of Contact
Katie Norton, Phone: 8169263582
 
E-Mail Address
katie.norton@gsa.gov
(katie.norton@gsa.gov)
 
Small Business Set-Aside
N/A
 
Description
RFQ Posting REQUEST FOR QUOTATION RFQ-5180-01-341-4030 January 9, 2012 United States of America GSA Global Supply 1500 E. Bannister Road Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Phone: (816) 926-3582 Email: katie.norton@gsa.gov FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Katie Norton Please submit your response by close of business Monday, January 16, 2012 via the above email. Important: This is a request for quotations, and quotations furnished are not offers. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation, or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return. Please review the attached item purchase description(s). Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Shipment time ____________________ARO (After receipt of order) Price is valid through ____________________________ Vendor's Minimum Order Amount, if any:___________________ Business size: Large _______ or Small ________ Vendor's DUNS Number: ____________________________________ Name & address of vendor and signature of quoter: Name:_____________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ City:_________________________________ State:________________ Telephone: _____________________________FAX: _________________ Print name:___________________________________________________ Signature:____________________________________ Date:_________ PLEASE NOTE: Effective October 1, 2003 all vendors seeking to do business with the Federal Government are required to register with the Central Contract Registration at www.ccr.gov. If you are not registered and are not willing to register we will not be able make an award to your firm. Return pages 1 through 14. Failure to return all pages will result in your quote being removed from consideration. Please provide pricing for the following NSN(s). See description(s) below. NSN QTY Unit price 5180-01-341-4030 3 5180-01-341-4030 UI: KT TOOL KIT, TUBE FITTING DESCRIPTION Kit contains tools needed to cut and deburr tubing and install all configurations of Permaswage fittings in sizes 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 on aircraft hydraulic line sizes 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch diameter. Compact size allows swaging of lines in confined areas with one hand operation. Kit shall contain instruction manual on the use of all tool components and in the proper performance of swaging utilizing Permaswage fittings. Components list as follows: 1. PUMP ASSEMBLY, HAND: QUANTITY: 1 EA Manually operated; capacity 0 to 10,000 PSI, with gage - dial indicator type, range 0 thru 15,000 PSI with automatic shut-off at 10,000 PSI; fittings: tee fitting to allow attachment of dial, utilizing 1/8 NPT nipple and a 1/8 inch NPT male quick disconnect fitting for hose attachment. Dimensions (with dial and tee fitting): overall length 20 inches maximum; overall width - 2-3/4 inches maximum; overall height 6-1/2 inches maximum(with handle in closed position). Instruction manual shall be provided. Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT05MAPM1001 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering On: Manufacturer's Name:_________________________________ Brand_______________________________________ Model or Part No.____________________________________ ============================================================== 2. COUPLING, HOSE: QUANTITY: 1 EA Operating pressure 10,000 PSI; overall length 12 feet, plus or minus 6 inches; fittings: size 1/8 inch NPT; style - steel male quick disconnect on one end, steel female quick disconnect on the other. Dust caps will be provided. Shall be mechanically and functionally compatible with Deutsch Metal Components hand pump assembly part number DLT05MAP1001 and Model DLT power units. Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT01MAPM1010 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering On: Manufacturer's Name:__________________________________ Brand__________________________________________ Model or Part No._____________________________________ ============================================================== 3. POWER UNIT: QUANTITY: 1 EA Used in conjunction with head assembly; provides 10,000 PSI maximum to press head assembly dies to properly swage size 04 Permaswage fittings on 1/4 inch diameter hydraulic lines. Head connector type - tongue and groove; with bi-directional swivel, female quick disconnect fitting. Overall length 2-1/2 inches maximum. Shall be mechanically and functionally compatible with Deutsch Metal Components model 5 head assembly part number DLT05PSHA3004 and hose coupling part number DLT01MAPM1010. Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT05MAPW0000 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:______________________________________ Brand_________________________________________________ Model or Part No.________________________________________ ============================================================== 4. POWER UNIT: QUANTITY: 1 EA Used in conjunction with head assembly; provides 10,000 PSI maximum to press head assembly dies to properly swage size 06 Permaswage fittings on 3/8 inch diameter hydraulic lines. Head connector type - tongue and groove; with bi-directional swivel, female quick disconnect fitting. Overall length 3-1/4 inches maximum. Shall be mechanically and functionally compatible with Deutsch Metal Components model 10 head assembly part number DLT10PSHA3006 and hose coupling part number DLT01MAPM1010. Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT10MAPW0000 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering: Manufacturer's Name:_______________________________________ Brand_________________________________________________ Model or Part No.____________________________________________ ========================================================== 5. POWER UNIT: QUANTITY: 1 EA Used in conjunction with head assembly; provides 10,000 PSI maximum to press head assembly dies to properly swage size 08 and size 10 Permaswage fittings on 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch diameter hydraulic lines. Head connector type - tongue and groove; with bi-directional swivel, female quick disconnect fitting. Overall length 3-3/4 inches maximum. Shall be mechanically and functionally compatible with Deutsch Metal Components model 20 head assembly part numbers DLT20PSHA3008, DLT20PSHA3010 and hose coupling part number DLT01MAPM1010. Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT20MAPW0000 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:_________________________________________ Brand____________________________________________________ Model or Part No.____________________________________________ ============================================================== 6. POWER UNIT: QUANTITY: 1 EA Used in conjunction with head assembly; provides 10,000 PSI maximum to press head assembly dies to properly swage size 12 Permaswage fittings on 3/4 inch diameter hydraulic lines. Head connector type - tongue and groove; with bi-directional swivel, female quick disconnect fitting. Overall length 4-1/2 inches maximum. Shall be mechanically and functionally compatible with Deutsch Metal Components model 30 head assembly part number DLT30PSHA3012 and hose coupling part number DLT01MAPM1010. Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT30MAPW0000 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering On: Manufacturer's Name:______________________________________ Brand______________________________________________ Model or Part No.___________________________________________ ============================================================== 7. HEAD ASSEMBLY: QUANTITY: 1 EA Used in conjunction with power unit to perform swaging of size 04 Permaswage fittings on 1/4 inch hydraulic lines. Provided with replaceable dies. Head width 1.075 inches plus or minus.005 inch; power unit connector type - tongue and groove; shall be mechanically and functionally compatible with Deutsch Metal Components model 5 power unit part number DLT05MAPW000. Head assembly shall be Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT05PSHA3004 or equal; replaceable dies shall be Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT05PSHA3004 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering On: Manufacturer's Name:_______________________________________ Brand______________________________________________ Model or Part No.___________________________________________ ============================================================== 8. HEAD ASSEMBLY: QUANTITY: 1EA Used in conjunction with power unit to perform swaging of size 06 Permaswage fittings on 3/8 inch hydraulic lines. Provided with replaceable dies. Head width 1.330 inches plus or minus.005 inch; power unit connector type - tongue and groove; shall be mechanically and functionally compatible with Deutsch Metal Components model 10 power unit part number DLT10MAPW000. Head assembly shall be Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT10PSHA3006 or equal; replaceable dies shall be Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT10PSHA3006 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:__________________________________________ Brand__________________________________________________ Model or Part No._______________________________________________ ============================================================== 9. HEAD ASSEMBLY: QUANTITY: 1 EA Used in conjunction with power unit to perform swaging of size 08 Permaswage fittings on 1/2 inch hydraulic lines. Provided with replaceable dies. Head width 1.958 inches plus or minus.005 inch; power unit connector type - tongue and groove; shall be mechanically and functionally compatible with Deutsch Metal Components model 20 power unit part number DLT20MAPW000. Head assembly shall be Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT20PSHA3008 or equal; replaceable dies shall be Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT20PSHA3008 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:________________________________________ Brand_________________________________________________ Model or Part No.___________________________________________ ============================================================== 10. HEAD ASSEMBLY: QUANTITY: 1 EA Used in conjunction with power unit to perform swaging of size 10 Permaswage fittings on 5/8 inch hydraulic lines. Provided with replaceable dies. Head width 2.044 inches plus or minus.005 inch; power unit connector type - tongue and groove; shall be mechanically and functionally compatible with Deutsch Metal Components model 20 power unit part number DLT20MAPW000. Head assembly shall be Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT20PSHA3010 or equal; replaceable dies shall be Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT20PSHA3010 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:_________________________________________ Brand___________________________________________________ Model or Part No.____________________________________________ ============================================================== 11. HEAD ASSEMBLY: QUANTITY: 1 EA Used in conjunction with power unit to perform swaging of size 12 Permaswage fittings on 3/4 inch hydraulic lines. Provided with replaceable dies. Head width 2.410 inches plus or minus.005 inch; power unit connector type - tongue and groove; shall be mechanically and functionally compatible with Deutsch Metal Components model 30 power unit part number DLT30MAPW000. Head assembly shall be Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT30PSHA3012 or equal; replaceable dies shall be Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT30PSDI3012 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:__________________________________________ Brand________________________________________________ Model or Part No._____________________________________________ ============================================================== 12. INSPECTION GAGE: QUANTITY: 1 EA One piece gage to measure acceptability of installed size 04 Permaswage fittings on 1/4 inch hydraulic tubing. Designed to fit over swaged fitting to indicate a go - no go condition. Material AISI 4140 Steel, case hardened. Finish - black oxide. Shall be permanently marked with gage size. Deutsch Metal Components part number D12-9892-04 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:__________________________________________ Brand________________________________________________ Model or Part No.______________________________________________ ============================================================== 13. INSPECTION GAGE: QUANTITY: 1 EA One piece gage to measure acceptability of installed size 06 Permaswage fittings on 3/8 inch hydraulic tubing. Designed to fit over swaged fitting to indicate a go - no go condition. Material AISI 4140 steel, case hardened. Finish - black oxide. Shall be permanently marked with gage size. Deutsch Metal Components part number D12-9892-06 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on; Manufacturer's Name:___________________________________________ Brand________________________________________________ Model or Part No.______________________________________________ ============================================================== 14. INSPECTION GAGE: QUANTITY: 1 EA One piece gage to measure acceptability of installed size 08 Permaswage fittings on 1/2 inch hydraulic tubing. Designed to fit over swaged fitting to indicate a go - no go condition. Material AISI 4140 steel, case hardened. Finish - black oxide. Shall be permanently marked with gage size. Deutsch Metal Components part number D12-9892-08 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:_________________________________________ Brand_____________________________________________________ Model or Part No._____________________________________________ ============================================================== 15. INSPECTION GAGE: QUANTITY: 1 EA One piece gage to measure acceptability of installed size 10 Permaswage fittings on 5/8 inch hydraulic tubing. Designed to fit over swaged fitting to indicate a go - no go condition. Material AISI 4140 steel, case hardened. Finish - black oxide. Shall be permanently marked with gage size. Deutsch Metal Components part number D12-9892-10 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:__________________________________________ Brand_______________________________________________ Model or Part No._______________________________________________ ============================================================== 16. INSPECTION GAGE: QUANTITY: 1 EA One piece gage to measure acceptability of installed size 12 Permaswage fittings on 3/4 inch hydraulic tubing. Designed to fit over swaged fitting to indicate a go - no go condition. Material AISI 4140 steel, case hardened. Finish - black oxide. Shall be permanently marked with gage size. Deutsch Metal Components part number D12-9892-12 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:___________________________________________ Brand_____________________________________________ Model or Part No.______________________________________________ ============================================================== 17. CUTTER, TUBE, RATCHETING, CHIPLESS: QUANTITY: 1 EA Cuts stainless steel, aluminum and titanium hydraulic tubing by means of a screw adjustable cutting wheel. Cutting wheel shall be positioned within a ratchet mechanism to allow cutting of tubing from one side. Tubing size (outer diameter) range 1/4 inch thru 3/8 inch. Overall length 6-3/4 inches plus or minus 1/8 inch; handle material - steel; handle width 0.940 inch plus or minus.005 inch; head width 2-1/8 inches maximum; handle thickness 5/16 inch maximum; overall length 7 inches maximum; overall thickness 1-1/4 inch maximum. Shall be provided with spare cutting wheel. Deutsch Metal Components part number D12530-001 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:____________________________________________ Brand__________________________________________________ Model or Part No.________________________________________________ ============================================================== 18. CUTTER, TUBE, RATCHETING, CHIPLESS: QUANTITY: 1 EA Cuts stainless steel, aluminum and titanium hydraulic tubing by means of a screw adjustable cutting wheel. Cutting wheel shall be positioned within a ratchet mechanism to allow cutting of tubing from one side. Tubing size (outer diameter) range 1/2 inch thru 3/4 inch. Overall length 7-3/4 inches plus or minus 1/8 inch; handle material - steel; handle width 0.940 inch plus or minus 0.005 inch; head width 2-7/8 inches maximum; handle thickness 3/8 inch maximum; overall length 9-3/8 inches maximum; overall thickness 1-1/4 inch maximum. Shall be provided with spare cutting wheel. Deutsch Metal Components part number D12531-001 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:__________________________________________ Brand______________________________________________________ Model or Part No._____________________________________________ ============================================================== 19. MARKING TOOL: QUANTITY: 1 EA Shall provide a means to accurately place markings on hydraulic tubing ends with a permanent marking pen to indicate the proper positioning of Permaswage fittings. Location and size of marking should be such that the edge of the fitting shall be placed anywhere within the mark and be in proper position for swaging. A portion of the mark is to appear on tubing from under the fitting after swaging has been accomplished to indicate that proper placement of fitting was performed. Marking locations shall be provided for fitting sizes 03, 04, 05, and 06. Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT5302-013-01 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:_______________________________________ Brand_________________________________________________ Model or Part No.__________________________________________ ============================================================== 20. MARKING TOOL: QUANTITY: 1 EA Shall provide a means to accurately place markings on hydraulic tubing ends with a permanent marking pen to indicate the proper positioning of Permaswage fittings. Location and size of marking should be such that the edge of the fitting shall be placed anywhere within the mark and be in proper position for swaging. A portion of the mark is to appear on tubing from under the fitting after swaging has been accomplished to indicate that proper placement of fitting was performed. Marking locations shall be provided for fitting sizes 08, 10, 12, and 14. Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT5302-031-01 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:__________________________________________ Brand__________________________________________________ Model or Par No. _______________________________________________ ============================================================== 21. DEBURRING TOOL: QUANTITY: 1 EA Consists of a handle, cutter, and interchangeable stem assemblies which provide for precise deburring of tubing ends after cutting. The stem assembly, when inserted into the tubing end, shall expand against the tubing inner wall without deformation or marring of the inner wall in any way and position the cutter against the tubing end to ensure a straight and uniform edge. The cutter and handle shall connect securely to the stem assembly and allow for hand deburring. When the tool is extracted from the tubing, the stem assembly shall provide for removal of any metal filings that may have fallen inside during the deburring process. The cutter shall be capable of properly deburring tube ends with outer diameters of 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch. Handle and cutter shall be Deutsch Metal Components part number D9851-14 or equal; stem assemblies shall be Deutsch Metal Components part numbers D9851-13-04 and D9851-13-06 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:_________________________________________ Brand____________________________________________________ Model or Part No._____________________________________________ ============================================================== 22. DEBURRING TOOL: QUANTITY: 1 EA Consists of a handle, cutter, and interchangeable stem assemblies which provide for precise deburring of tubing ends after cutting. The stem assembly, when inserted into the tubing end, shall expand against the tubing inner wall without deformation or marring of the inner wall in any way and position the cutter against the tubing end to ensure a straight and uniform edge. The cutter and handle shall connect securely to the stem assembly and allow for hand deburring. When the tool is extracted from the tubing, the stem assembly shall provide for removal of any metal filings that may have fallen inside during the deburring process. The cutter shall be capable of properly deburring tube ends with outer diameters of 1/2, 5/8, and 3/4 inch. Handle and cutter shall be Deutsch Metal Components part number D9850-14 or equal; stem assemblies shall be Deutsch Metal Components part numbers D9850-13-08, D9850-13-10, and D9850-13-12 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:________________________________________ Brand____________________________________________________ Model or Part No,____________________________________________ ============================================================== 23. KEY, HEX, T-HANDLE: QUANTITY: 1 EA Hex size 5/32 inch (across flats); handle length 3 inches, plus or minus 1/8 inch; overall length 5-1/2 inches, plus or minus 1/4 inch. Hex blade shall be replaceable. Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT5103-104-00 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:__________________________________________ Brand________________________________________________________ Model or Part No.____________________________________________ ============================================================== 24. PEN, MARKING, PERMANENT: QUANTITY: 1 EA Felt tip pen capable of placing a permanent black mark on aluminum, titanium and stainless steel. Deutsch Metal Components part number DLT5301-000-01 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:________________________________________ Brand_____________________________________________________ Model or Part No.____________________________________________ ============================================================== 25. TOOL BOX ASSEMBLY: QUANTITY: 1 EA Case material - metal; insert material - rigid protective foam; overall length 23 inches plus or minus 1/2 inch; overall width 7 inches plus or minus 1/8 inch; overall height 6.5 inches plus or minus 1/8 inch; with removable hinged lid. Hinge located on side, along the overall length dimension to allow lid opening to 90 degrees minimum. Design shall allow for easy removal of case lid. Two (2) latches shall be provided on the opposite side from hinge. Two (2) handles shall be provided of size and strength so as not to bend or deform in any manner when supporting the full weight of the kit with one handle. One handle to be located at the center and side of the long dimension of the box between the two latches and not be attached to the lid. The other handle will be positioned at the end of the box with the overall width dimension and not be attached to the lid. The insert shall have a separate compartment for each component so that it is securely held in place. The lid shall be provided with brackets or latches for storage of the hose coupling assembly. Tool box shall be Deutsch Metal Components part number DLTFRPSBA0001 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name______________________________________ Brand_________________________________________________ Model or Part No.________________________________________ ============================================================== 26. SPARE CUTTERS: Cutter wheels that shall be compatible with and attach to handle for use on Chipless Cutters (Components D12530-001 and D12531-001). Cutter size 3-6, Deutsch Metal Components part number D12530-009 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Cutter size 8-12, Deutsch Metal Components part number D12531-009 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:________________________________________________ Brand___________________________________________________________ Model or Part No.___________________________________________________ 27. ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS: LABEL: Label I. D. that is permanently attached to exterior of tool box. Deutsch Metal Components part number DLTFAPSBL3001 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) INSTRUTION MANUALS: Instruction Manual summarizing the important points to watch in using tools to install Permaswage fittings, including a tool part summary. Deutsch Metal Components part number DMC 15 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Instruction Manual for use of tools to install Permaswage fittings, including tube preparation, cutting and deburring, tube marking, fitting swaging, and quality inspection of installation. Includes safety precautions and maintenance procedures. Deutsch Metal Components part number SOP06-01-05 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Instruction Manual for using the manual pump to operate tools used to install Permaswage fittings. Deutsch Metal Components part number SOP604-005 or equal. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name:________________________________________________ Brand___________________________________________________________ Model or Part No.___________________________________________________ END OF COMPONENT LIST. END ITEM IDENTIFICATION: DEUTSCH METAL COMPONENTS PART NUMBER DLTFRPSKT3001 OR EQUAL. (Deutsch Metal Components is now Designed Metal Connections, Inc.) Offering on: Manufacturer's Name: __________________________ Brand___________________________________ Model or Part No. __________________________________ ITEM MARKING Mark each item in a permanent and legible manner with manufacturer's part number and name or identifying symbol. PACKAGING Shall be in accordance with the latest Edition of ASTM D 3951-98, "Practice for Commercial Packaging" available at www.ASTM.org. PACKING The unit packages shall be packed in a close fitting fiberboard box in compliance with the Uniform Freight Classification and the National Motor Freight Classification requirements of Rules, Item 222, Sec. 3., Minimum 200 psi, or Edge Crush Test (ECT) 32 Lbs. per Inch Width. MARKING All unit, intermediate, transport packages and unit loads shall be marked and bar coded for delivery to civilian activities in accordance with the latest version of FED-STD-123, "Marking For Shipment (Civil Agencies)", or marked and bar coded for delivery to military activities in accordance with the latest version of MIL-STD-129, "Military Marking For Shipment and Storage". "Latest version" is defined as the version in effect on the date of bid submittal. Federal Standards and Military Standards can be accessed on-line via the Defense Logistics Agency's "Assist" Quicksearch web site: http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/. PALLETIZATION Pallet Configuration: The pallets shall be 48-inch length x 40-inch width, general purpose, four-way entry, flush stringer, double-face non-reversible pallets. Pallet lumber used shall be bark free. Pallet Load Size: The load plus the pallet shall have a maximum height of 53 inches and shall not exceed 2500 pounds in weight for shipments to Eastern Distribution Center (Burlington). The palletized load shall not exceed 2000 pounds in weight for shipments to the Western Distribution Center (Sharpe). Pallet Load Configuration: The containers or items shall be placed in a suitable pattern to form a stable and balanced load. Palletized loads shall be secured to the pallet to insure that the load arrives intact. Stacking Strength: The pallet plus the load shall be capable of supporting three additional like loads without any product damage and without the load or the pallet collapsing. Vertical, horizontal, or filler reinforcement may be added as necessary to provide strength. Partial Palletized Loads: Less than one-half pallet loads shall not be used for stacking, unless load is balanced on pallet. The partial palletized load shall be used for top loading only. Notice of special requirements for shipment to all countries that have endorsed the IPPC Guidelines for treatment of non-manufactured wood packaging: The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has approved and published Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade. Countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines are found at the website given below. General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM) Clause 552.211-89 requires non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood packaging material used to pack items for delivery to or through IPPC countries be marked and properly treated in accordance with IPPC guidelines. Pallets and packing material shipped to FAS distribution facilities designated for possible delivery to the countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines will comply with DLAD 47.305-1, and MIL-STD-2073-1. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_exports/wpm/country/index.shtml. BIDDERS OFFERING OTHER THAN BRAND NAME ITEMS IDENTIFIED HEREIN MUST FURNISH WITH THEIR BIDS ADEQUATE DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE SO THAT A DETERMINATION CAN BE MADE AS TO EQUALITY OF THE PRODUCTS OFFERED. IN ORDER FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO MAKE AN "OR EQUAL" DETERMINATION OF THE OFFERED PRODUCT(S), THE FURNISHED INFORMATION MUST DELINEATE EACH APPLICABLE CHARACTERISTIC, UNIT OF MEASURE, AND TEST METHOD OF THE OFFERED PRODUCT(S) DIRECTLY CORRELATED TO EACH OF THE REQUIREMENTS DELINEATED IN THE ITEM PURCHASE DESCRIPTION. FAILURE TO FURNISH THIS INFORMATION/LITERATURE WILL RESULT IN THE BID BEING REJECTED AS NON-RESPONSIVE OR MAY BE CONSIDERED AS UNACCEPTABLE FOR AWARD IN A NEGOTIATED PROCUREMENT (SEE GSAR CLAUSE 552.211-70).
 
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