GSA, FSS intends to purchase a quantity of 1,200 for NSN 5130 01 444 4662 with a delivery to Burlington NJ. The complete description is: 5130-01-444-4662 UI: EADRILL-DRIVER, ELECTRIC, PORTABLE: The Drill-Driver shall comply with the following performance and design requirements: Heavy Duty, Variable Speed Reversible (VSR), Cordless, Handle Style - Pistol Grip, Voltage - 18.0 Volts DC, Chuck Size - 1/2 inch Keyless Chuck, Number of Gear Speed Settings - 2 minimum, Number of Adjustable Clutch Settings - 16 minimum, No Load Speed - 2000 RPM maximum, The maximum torque that the drill-driver is capable producing (capacity) during operation, may exceed, but shall not be below 400 inch-pounds. Accessories - The drill shall include all accessories as normally supplied commercially with the drill. Additionally, the accessories shall include: Two(2) (Qty.) Battery packs - 2.0 amp-hours each, minimum, One(1) (Qty.) Battery Charger - 1.0 hour charge cycle minimum, Side Handle, Screw-driver bit, Plastic Case - The drill shall be supplied within a sturdy, solid plastic case capable of safely securing and transporting the drill and all its accessories. ITEM MARKING Mark each item in a permanent and legible manner with manufacturer's part number and name or identifying symbol. PACKAGING One (1) item shall be preserved and packaged in a unit package designed to protect the item against damage during shipment, handling, and storage. 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, or ECT 32. MARKING All unit, intermediate, transport packages and unit loads shall be marked and bar coded for delivery to civilian activities in accordance with FED-STD-123G, dated June 6, 1997, or marked and bar coded for delivery to military activities in accordance with MIL-STD-129P, change 2, dated 10 February 2004, as applicable. Palletization: The shipping (transport) containers shall be palletized. The pallets shall be 48-inch length x 40-inch width, general purpose, four-way entry, flush stringer, and double-face non-reversible pallets. The palletized load shall not exceed 2500 pounds in weight for shipments to the Eastern Distribution Center (Burlington). The palletized load shall not exceed 2000 pounds in weight for shipments to the Western Distribution Center (French Camp Location). The palletized load shall not overhang the pallet deck board edge by more than 1 inch and shall not exceed 53 inches in overall height (including pallet). Less than half pallet loads or loads shipped by small package carrier in acceptable transport packing need not be palletized. When less than full but more than a half pallet is used, the palletized load shall utilize proper bracing and/or reinforcement to ensure that the load can withstand two additional loads placed on it. Stacking: A load-stacking test shall be performed once, at the beginning of the contract, for each different unitized or palletized load configuration. A fully palletized load shall be tested utilizing a total stack of three palletized loads, with all the proper bracing and/or reinforcement necessary to perform the test. There shall be no evidence of damage to the pallets, shipping containers or products when stack is tested on the rigid surface for a minimum of 24 hours, in compliance with all the National and Local Safety Regulations. The pre-tested palletized load configuration shall be duplicated using the same packaging materials, pattern, number of shipping (transport) containers, and procedures consistent throughout the duration of the contract. Palletized loads shall be stable and safe when handled with mechanical equipment by qualified personnel. Materials: All lumber used inside or outside a shipment shall be bark free. No used wood pallets with repaired components or stringers will be acceptable. All wood pallet stringers shall be manufactured from hardwoods. Pallets manufactured of materials other than wood, shall conform to all the requirements specified herein. Unitization: For the purpose of this requirement, the assembled group of containers or items in a single load that can be handled as a unit throughout the distribution system. Unitization encompasses, but is not limited to, consolidation in a container, placement on a pallet or load base having forklift capability, or securely binding together. Shipments should be considered for unitization where appropriate or specified. Unitization of pallet load: The palletized load shall be unitized and secured to the pallet to insure that the load arrives intact without product damage. The containers or items shall be placed in a suitable pattern to form a stable and balanced load. Vertical, horizontal or filler reinforcement shall be added as necessary to meet the stacking strength requirements. A palletized load shall be secured to the pallet by shrink or stretch wrapping, and/or, by steel or nonmetallic strapping. When steel or nonmetallic strapping is used, edge protectors shall be provided to prevent damage to the cartons when tensioning the strapping. As a minimum, two straps shall run lengthwise, two straps shall run widthwise, and two straps shall run around the girth of the palletized load. A palletized load shall be capable of protecting the products against damage in a multiple handling, transportation, and storage environment having distribution warehouses with rack systems that support the load/s overhead of warehouse personnel. Notice of special requirements for shipment to European Union countries: Per Clause D-FSS-468, non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood package material used in shipments destined for ultimate delivery to or through a European Union (EU) country shall comply with the Emergency Measures (2001/219/EC) adopted by the Commission of the European Communities (CEC). Additionally, shipments delivered to DOD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU countries shall comply with applicable DLA Regulations and Procurement Letter PROCLTR 02-17. All offers are to be FOB destination. In addition to the normal clauses that apply to GSA stock tool orders, the following clauses apply; 552.225-70 Notice of Procurement Restriction - Hand or Measuring Tools or Stainless Steel Flatware, D-FSS-475 Bar Coding and 552.246-70 Source Inspection applies. Award will be based on price and deliver time (DARO). For questions please contact Celeste Gorman at
+1 (555) 000-0000, or you may fax questions to
+1 (555) 000-0000. Please fax your offers to Celeste Gorman at
+1 (555) 000-0000
