The document outlines mandatory Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses incorporated by reference into government contracts for commercial products and services. It details general clauses applicable to all such contracts, including those related to telecommunications equipment, offeror representations, and contract terms. Additionally, it specifies clauses that the Contracting Officer may incorporate, covering areas such as business ethics, small business set-asides, labor standards (e.g., convict labor, child labor, segregated facilities),
The D3951-98 (Reapproved 2004) standard practice establishes minimum requirements for commercial packaging of supplies and equipment, excluding ammunition, explosives, and hazardous materials. This standard, approved for use by the Department of Defense, outlines guidelines for preservation, packaging, packing, unitization, and marking. Key requirements include ensuring cleanliness, protection from corrosion, and cushioning against physical damage. Unit packages must prevent damage during shipment and storage, with quantities typically being one each, unless for small items where standard trade quantities apply. Shipping containers must comply with carrier regulations, provide safe delivery for at least one year of storage, and be capable of multiple handling. The practice encourages intermediate packaging and unitization for efficiency. Markings must clearly identify contents for both unit/intermediate packages and shipping containers, including consignee/consignor information. Performance testing using Practice D4169 is recommended, with suppliers responsible for meeting specified requirements for both domestic and export shipments.
The USCG/ELC SP-PP&M-001 document outlines the mandatory preservation, packaging, and marking standards for contract line items, crucial for federal government RFPs. All items must be preserved and packaged according to ASTM-D-3951, with each item forming a unit pack that doubles as a shipping container. Unitization is permissible under ASTM-D-3951 guidelines, but multiple delivery orders cannot be combined. Marking must be clear, legible, permanent, and in English, detailing item specifics like National Stock Number, item name, part number, contract number, manufacturer date, and quantity. Special markings are required for hazardous materials, liquids with low flash points, and aerosol containers. Both unit packs and unitized packs must be marked with specific information, including “COAST GUARD SFLC MATERIAL.” Bar coding, specifically Code 39 (Code 3 of 9) per ANSI/AIM BC1, is required for all stock-numbered items, with human-readable interpretations directly below the bar code. Labels should be durable for long-term indoor use with intermittent outdoor exposure, made of paper without plastic laminate for porous surfaces.