Market Survey For GSA MAS Blanket Purchase Agreement OR Open Market Requirements Contract NAICS CODE 335121, Lighting PLEASE RESPOND/SUBMIT BY 10-30-2008 Call to Discuss GSA Southwest Supply Center is surveying for industry price and availability information for desklights that meet or exceed the specifications of these National Stock Numbers (NSNs) in accordance with the Item Purchase Descriptions (IPD) described below. Any information provided must be made for items that can comply with or exceed the IPD’s for stock replenishment of the two GSA depots in Burlington, NJ 08016 and French Camp, CA 95231. NSN 6230-00-299-7771 – highest priority; demand priority NSN 6230-00-643-2076 – high priority; high demand NSN 6230-00-643-2077 NSN 6230-00-682-3423 NSN 6230-01-133-2081 Please respond to the questions below via email or fax to: Dolores G. Lukach GSA Southwest Supply Center/ MWR and Security Acquisition Division Contracting Officer (QSDACEA-Y8) Email:
[email protected] Fax: 817-574-2615 Please call with questions or discussion: Dolores Lukach 817-574-2571 NOTE: Please do not return the Item Purchase Descriptions (IPD’s) with your response – they are for your information/records only. Date: ______________________ Company Name: __________________________________________ Company Address: _______________________________________ Contact Person: __________________________________________ Telephone: _______________________Fax: _______________________ Email Address: __________________________________________ Questions: 1. Can you supply desklights according to the IPDs attached off your GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract OR can you supply them on Open Market Basis? _________YES/GSA contract ; GSA MAS contract No. __________________ ________ Yes/ Open Market If the item can be added to your GSA MAS contract, please note which items can be added to your MAS contract. 2. If you are the current provider, explain in detail the problems, concerns, or circumstances you have encountered with the Requirements contract? 3. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations concerning the contract? Please provide all information requested in table below. NSN YOUR Brand Name and Part Number Country Of Origin Minimum Order Your Best Delivery Time Current MAS Price Would you be willing to offer a better price than your current MAS price? Open Market Price you offer 6230-00-299-7771 0Yes 0No 6230-00-643-2076 0Yes 0No 6230-00-643-2077 0Yes 0No 6230-00-682-3423 0Yes 0No 6230-01-133-2081 0Yes 0No 1. Is there a change in your minimum order? ________________ 2. What is your standard delivery time? _________________ 3. What is your expedited delivery time? _____________ 4. Inspection will be at destination. Concur ? _____________ 5. GSA customarily receives a price for the GSA Stock Depot Program that is equal to or better than your commercial price or your GSA MAS price. Concur? _____________ 6. Pricing will be FOB Destination to the depots with destinations to be shown on each purchase order as previously stated on contract. Concur? ________________ 7. Requirements Forecast: The Estimated Number of Calls and Estimated Total Quantities listed have been retrieved from historical data, and represent no guarantee to the volume of purchases to be placed under any resulting BPA. Item No. NSN and Destination - Brand Name and Part Number you can supply Est Annual Orders Est Peak Monthly Qty Estimated Annual Qty Unit of Issue GSA MAS Price If applicable Unit Price you will offer 1a-b 6230-00-299-7771 Desk light Desk light Burlington NJ 08016(N3) French Camp, CA 95231 (S3) N3 – 240 S3 - 45 N3-2,000 S3- 200 3a-b 6230-00-643-2076 Desk light Burlington NJ 08016(N3) French Camp, CA 95231 (S3) N3 – 528 S3 - 150 N3- 3,528 S3- 600 4a-b 6230-00-643-2077 Desk light Burlington NJ 08016(N3) French Camp, CA 95231 (S3) N3 – 150 S3 - 54 N3-342 S3- 96 5a-b 6230-00-682-3423 Desk light Burlington NJ 08016(N3) French Camp, CA 95231 (S3) N3 – 157 S3 - 35 N3-525 S3- 88 6a-b 6230-01-133-0281 Bed light Burlington NJ 08016(N3) French Camp, CA 95231 (S3) N3 – 396 S3 - 30 N3-2,880 S3- 21 Item Purchase Descriptions NSN: 6230-00-299-7771 LIGHT, DESK, SWINGING ARM: Adjustable, swinging-arm, mounting clamp base, fluorescent light for use on desks or drafting tables. The desk light shall be in accordance with UL 153 and the following salient characteristics: Design. The light shall consist of two fluorescent lamps, a reflector, lampholders, switch, ballast, capacitor, swinging arm assembly, wiring, base, electrical cord, and all other components necessary for operation. The desk light shall be designed to operate on 110 to 120 V (ac), 60 Hz. The desk light shall have a power factor of not less than 85 percent. Each light shall have a dielectric strength of 1000 volts (ac) plus twice the rated operating voltage. Construction. The lights shall be constructed of metal. Bases, columns, and supports shall be fabricated from one or more of the following: iron, steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, or magnesium alloy. White-metal castings (lead base) shall not be used in bases, columns, or supports. Each light shall consist of a metal base with one or more metal columns or other supports, on the upper end of which shall be mounted a reflector and reflector housing. The reflector may be integral with the housing or may be separate and enclosed by a housing. All joints shall be of the die cast type. The light shall be sufficiently sturdy to withstand, without damage, the application of any force or stress to which it will be normally be subjected in service and shipment. Exposed edges. Exposed edges of sheet metal or other metal parts shall be finished so that personal injury due to sharp edges will not occur under normal circumstances. Wiring. The only external wiring shall be from the base to the plug connector and shall enter the light through or at the base. All other wiring shall be entirely concealed. Electrical cord. Each light shall be provided with an electrical (NEMA 1-15P) cord having an external length of not less than 5 feet with a molded-on parallel blade, 3-wire (NEMA 5-15P) grounding-type attachment plug. Straight type attachment plugs are recommended, but right-angle plugs are permitted. The cord shall be 3 conductor, including equipment grounding requirements of UL 153. The color of the cord shall be an approximate match to the color of the light finish. Base. The base shall consist of either two clamps, spaced approximately 3 inches apart or a clamp not less than 2.6 inches wide secured by two steel studs spaced not less than 1-1/2 nor more than 2 inches apart. The clamps shall have a minimum attachment range of 0 to 2.0 inches and shall be constructed of forged or formed steel or comparable material. Clamps shall be removable to allow the light to be attached to any surface with not less than two screws or bolts. Mounting holes shall be provided and easily accessible. A felt pad, not less than 50 percent wool, or other suitable material not less than 3/64 inch thick, of a color to harmonize with the light finish, shall be cemented to the uppermost clamping surface to prevent the light base from marring or damaging any surface on which the light is placed. Use of specialized tools shall not be required for attachment to mounting surface. Swinging-arm assembly. The swinging-arm assembly shall consist of 2 lightweight tubular arms, made from steel tubing not less than 0.040 inch thick, joined by a vertically adjustable elbow joint. Either or both arms may be of the single or double-rod construction. The elbow joint shall maintain any setting from fully retracted to fully extended. The extension of the swinging-arm assembly shall be 34 inches minimum. Dimensions shall be determined with the swinging-arm assembly extended such that the reflector housing is in the down position and parallel to the mounting surface. Measurement shall be taken from the point where the assembly arm containing the electrical wiring is attached to the base ballast housing assembly directly to the point where the swinging-arm assembly is attached to the reflector housing. The bottom of the reflector housing shall be 12 inches above the surface on which the light is positioned during the measurement. All connecting joints shall allow the light to retain any selected position without sagging or other distortions. A spring or other devices shall counterbalance the swinging-arm and reflector housing assembly, such that the assembly shall maintain any selected position above the base and through at least 180 degrees horizontally around the base. Any oscillation or vibration shall cease in less than 15 seconds after adjustment. The die cast joints shall retain their settings by means of balance mechanisms or compression-spring loaded friction joints; thumbscrews, wing nuts, or other methods of locking the adjustments shall not be employed. Reflector housing assembly. The reflector housing assembly shall contain the reflector, switch, lamp and lampholders. The lamps shall be two 15-watt, 18 inch, T-8, cool white fluorescent lamps conforming to ANSI C78.1. Reflector. The reflector shall be made of sheet or other rolled metal bonderized and coated with a smooth, high gloss, white enamel. The reflector shall be securely attached to the reflector housing in a manner to increase the rigidity of the assembly and prevent movement of the reflector. Switch. The switch shall be of the 2 button manual type and shall be securely mounted in the reflector housing by screw(s) or locknut(s). Lampholders. Lampholders shall permit easy insertion and removal of lamps and shall not soften or distort at or below 250 F. Contacts shall be held securely in place and shall be insulated from one another. Ballast. The ballast furnished with the light shall be suitable for operation on the voltage and amperage specified. A capacitor, when used for power factor correction, shall not be connected between the electrical power wire and the neutral ground wire in any manner which causes any type of electrical discharge across the prongs of the electrical cord. Housing. The housing shall be attached to the upper end of the extension arm by means of a die cast universal socket. The socket shall permit the reflector housing to be rotated a minimum of 180 degrees in each of three separate perpendicular planes and shall maintain the housing in above position by means of compression-spring loaded or factory set friction joints; thumbscrews, wing nuts, or other means of locking the light in position shall not be employed. After being tested in accordance with the performance paragraph, the light shall retain any selected position without oscillating over 15 seconds and shall not exhibit any distortion, abrasion of electrical insulation, or any condition which will affect the safe use of the light. The housing shall afford free insertion and removal of both fluorescent lamps. When the lamps are in the burning position, no portion of the lamps shall project beyond the reflector rim. Performance. The light shall retain any position setting without movement or distortion when tested as follows: The light shall be initially fully retracted with the reflector housing pointing down and as close to the inner arm as the design permits. The arm shall then be fully extended and the reflector housing rotated in each direction according to the housing paragraph and fully returned to the original configuration. The upper and lower joints of the arm shall be exercised for 150 cycles. Heat build-up caused by the friction of repeated movement shall be avoided by cycling the joints for 25 cycles and allowing them to cool while another lamp is tested. A resting period of 10 minutes between cycles of 25 is suggested. If the joints begin to become overly tight during the performance of 25 cycles, the test may be suspended for 10 minutes for cooling purposes. The light shall be examined after completion of 150 cycles of movement for distortion and failure to retain any position setting. The wiring shall be examined for any sign of abrasion and the dielectric strength test performed as specified in UL 153. Finish. All metal parts shall be cleaned, free of dirt, oil, grease and moisture, and treated and painted. All surfaces except the reflector shall be smooth baked enamel and the finish color shall be black, approximately matching color number 17038 of Federal Standard 595. All enamel surfaces shall be free from tears, star marks, crazing, blisters, hairlines, chipping, pinholes, and other irregularities or defects. Nameplate. An identification plate permanently and legibly providing the information required by UL 153 shall be securely attached to the light in an inconspicuous location. A decal may be used in lieu of an identification plate, provided the decal is of durable fabrication and is firmly affixed to the light fixture and legibly provides the information required by UL 153. An instruction sheet shall be furnished with each lamp instructing users to push/hold the "ON" button until the lamp is energized and the push/hold the "OFF" button until the lamp is off. Workmanship. The lights shall be free from defects that detract from their appearance or impair their serviceability. Electrical connections shall be secure, metal joints and seams shall be tight. The entire reflector and light assembly shall be firmly seated at all points and locked with bolts, nuts, and washers wherever necessary. Chipping, discoloration or abrasion of the surface finish shall not be permitted. Unit of Issue - EA (Each) PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Item Purchase Description, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail:
[email protected]. 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 and Stockton Locations). 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 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 on March 15, 2002, “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade.” Countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines are found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/. Clause D-FSS-468 requires non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood packaging material used in shipments destined to IPPC compliant countries require the appropriate wood treatment. Additionally, shipments delivered to DOD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU/IPPC countries shall comply with applicable DLA Regulations and Procurement Letter PROCLTR 02-17. NSN: 6230-00-643-2076 LIGHT, DESK, INCANDESCENT, FLEXIBLE COLUMN: Unit of Issue - EA (Each) Flexible arm incandescent, electric desk light with parabolic-shaped reflector and weighted base. One 120 V, 60 W lamp shall be included. Shall be in accordance with the following characteristics: Fire and casualty hazards. Each contractor shall submit proof that the desk lights they propose to supply under this Item Purchase Description conform to the requirements of Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., Standard No. UL 153. Evidence of conformance with UL 153 shall be the Underwriters' Listing Mark affixed to the light. In lieu of the Underwriters' Listing Mark, the contractor may submit a test report from an independent laboratory, acceptable to the Government, indicating that the desk light conforms to applicable requirements of the published standards, including test methods of UL 153. Compliance with the above preliminary requirements in regard to fire, safety and casualty hazards does not absolve the contractor from complete compliance with the other requirements of this Item Purchase Description in order to secure acceptance of the material or equipment. General. The light shall consist of a weighted base and an attached column (see Reflector housing assembly paragraph) supporting at the upper end a lampholder and reflector. Electrical rating. The desk light shall be designed for operation on 110-125 volt, 60-cycle alternating current electrical power. Maximum lamp wattage rating shall be permanently indicated on the lamp base or reflector. Size. With the column positioned vertically the light shall be not less than 24 inches nor more than 28 inches high when measured from the bottom of the base along the axis of the column to the farthest point on the rim of the reflector. Flexible tubing of the column shall be of sufficient length to permit at least 8 inches of movement along an arc. The arc shall begin with the lamp rim parallel to the table surface with the light directed on the table surface and end with the lamp rim parallel to the table surface and the light directed on the table surface. Devices. The light shall be furnished complete with reflector, lampholder, lamp, wiring, switch, and all other devices necessary for operation. Construction. The light shall be constructed of metal. Bases, columns, and supports shall be fabricated from one or more of the following: iron, steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, or magnesium alloy. White metal castings (lead base) shall not be used in bases, columns, or supports. Each light shall consist of a metal base with one metal column or other support, on the upper end of which shall be mounted a reflector and reflector housing. The reflector may be integral with the housing or may be separate and enclosed by a housing. The light shall be sufficiently sturdy to withstand without damage, the application of any force or stress to which it will be normally subjected in service and shipment. Exposed edges. Exposed edges of sheet metal or other metal parts shall be so finished that personal injury due to sharp edges will not occur under any circumstances of usage and handling. Electrical Cord. Each light shall be provided with an electrical cord having an exposed length of not less than 9 feet (2.7 m) with a molded on parallel blade, three wire grounding-type plug. The cord shall have three conductors, including hot, neutral, and grounding conductors. The cord and plug shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of UL 153. The color of the electrical cord shall be black. Base. The base shall have a covering of spun or shaped steel or of zinc ally pressure-cast die casting. The base area and weight shall be sufficient to cause the light to be free standing on a horizontal surface and to prevent the light from overturning when the base is inclined at an angle of 8 degrees from the horizontal in any direction as required by UL 153. A felt pad not less than 0.035 inch (0.9 mm) thick of a color to harmonize with the light finish, shall be cemented to the bottom of the base. Provision shall be made for the cord where it exits the column below the base so that the light base shall not sit directly on the cord and create a stability problem or chafe the cord. Column. The column shall be metal and shall consist of an upright attached to the base and a flexible arm attached to the upper end of the upright, or it shall consist of a flexible arm attached to the base. The reflector housing shall be attached at the upper end of the column. Movement of column. Starting with the light on a horizontal surface so that the front and back edges of the reflector housing are in a plane parallel to the surface on which the light rests, the column shall be sufficiently flexible to permit the reflector housing, lampholder, and lamp to be moved vertically upward through an angle of at least 90 degrees. Starting as above, the column shall also permit the reflector housing, lampholder, and lamp to be moved through a horizontal angle of at least 135 degrees. The column shall remain in the position selected along the 8 inches (20.3 cm) of flexibility required in the Size paragraph. Reflector housing assembly. The reflector housing and reflector shall be metal and shall be securely fastened to the flexible tubing or the lampholder at its upper end. The reflector housing and reflector may be integral or consist of a separate housing and reflector. The size and construction shall permit the insertion and removal of a standard 60 watt medium screw base incandescent bulb. When inserted into the socket, no portion of the lamp shall project beyond the plane of the reflector rim. The reflector shall be parabolic shaped and the plane bounded by the rim shall be essentially circular. Lampholder. The lampholder shall permit easy insertion and removal of the lamp. The lampholder shall be of the "Electrolier" size, shall have a push switch, and shall conform to UL 496. Performance. The desk light shall meet all applicable test requirements of UL 153. Finish. All surfaces except aluminum reflecting surfaces, shall be covered completely with one or more coats of enamel or by electroplating. Reflecting surfaces other than aluminum shall be white, and all other enameled surfaces shall have a smooth finish, and shall be black, approximately matching color number 17038 of Federal Standard 595. All enameled surfaces shall be free from tears, star marks, crazing, blisters, hairlines, chipping, pinholes, and other irregularities or defects. Nameplate. Unless otherwise specified, a nameplate meeting the requirements of UL 153 shall be securely attached to the light in an inconspicuous location. Workmanship. The desk lights shall be free from defects which detract from the appearance or which might impair the serviceability. Electrical connections shall be secure, metal joints and seams shall be tight, and all edges shall be rounded or beveled. Metric products. Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, providing they fall within tolerances specified and all other requirements of this document are met. If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the inch-pound units, a request should be made to the contracting officer to determine if the product is acceptable. Standard commercial product. The desk light shall, as a minimum, be in accordance with the requirements of this Item Purchase Description and shall be the manufacturer's standard commercial product. A standard commercial product is a product that has been sold or is currently offered for sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturer's catalogs, or brochures, and represents the latest production model. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Item Purchase Description, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail:
[email protected]. 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 and Stockton Locations). 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 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 on March 15, 2002, “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade.” Countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines are found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/. Clause D-FSS-468 requires non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood packaging material used in shipments destined to IPPC compliant countries require the appropriate wood treatment. Additionally, shipments delivered to DOD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU/IPPC countries shall comply with applicable DLA Regulations and Procurement Letter PROCLTR 02-17. NSN: 6230-00-643-2077 LIGHT, DESK, FLUORESCENT, FLEXIBLE COLUMN: Freestanding, portable, flexible-arm fluorescent desk light. Shall be in accordance with the following characteristics: Fire and casualty hazards. Each contractor shall submit proof that the desk lights they propose to supply under this Item Purchase Description conform to the requirements of Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., Standard No. UL 153. Evidence of conformance with UL 153 shall be the Underwriters' Listing Mark affixed to the light. In lieu of the Underwriters' Listing Mark, the contractor may submit a test report from an independent laboratory, acceptable to the Government, indicating that the desk light conforms to applicable requirements of the published standards, including test methods of UL 153. Compliance with the above preliminary requirements in regard to fire, safety and casualty hazards does not absolve the contractor from complete compliance with the other requirements of this Item Purchase Description in order to secure acceptance of the material or equipment. Current. The desk light shall be designed for operation on 110-125 volt, 60-cycle alternating current. Devices. The desk light shall be furnished complete with reflector, ballast, lampholders, switch, wiring, and all other devices necessary for operation including two 15-watt, 18 inch (45.7 cm), T-8 cool white fluorescent lamps. Construction. The lamp bases, articulated arms, supports, reflector and reflector housing shall be fabricated from one or more of the following: iron, steel, brass, bronze, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, or magnesium alloy. White-metal castings (lead) shall not be used in any of the product. Each desk light shall consist of a metal base with one or more articulated arms, on the upper end of which shall be mounted a reflector and reflector housing. The luminaire head may be composed of ABS or other suitable plastic. The reflector shall be a separate part of the luminaire head. Exposed edges. Exposed edges shall be so finished that personal injury due to sharp edges will not occur under any normal use. Base. The base shall be of cast, pressed, or spun metal. The base area and weight shall be sufficient to cause the light to be freestanding on a horizontal surface. When inclined at an angle of 8 degrees from the horizontal in any direction, the light shall not overturn. The bottom of the base shall be a plane surface and shall be covered with a dark colored felt at least 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) thick or provided with other suitable means to prevent scratching of the surface on which the light rests. If an adhesive is used to attach the felt or other suitable material to the base, there shall be no evidence of penetration or wicking. Articulated arms. The desk lamp shall have one or more arms (or columns) of cast sheet metal, formed sheet metal, or metal tubing. The arms may be attached at the base and the reflector housing through jointed connections. All arm wiring, springs, and bands shall be housed inside the arms. The wall thickness and the method of attachment to the base and the reflector housing shall be sufficient to provide the strength and rigidity required to successfully fulfill the test requirements of this cid. The length of the arm(s) shall be a minimum of 15 inches (38.1 cm) and a maximum of 34 inches (86.4 cm). The length shall be measured from the base to the reflector housing. The arm shall be such that the light remains in any position it is placed without spontaneous movement due to gravitational pull or spring action of the articulated arm. Reflector housing and reflector. The reflector housing shall be made from metal, ABS, or other suitable impact-resistant plastic. The reflector shall consist of an integral metal piece or separate metal pieces containing the lampholders. The reflecting surfaces shall be provided on a separate metal reflector or directly on the inside surface of the housing. Separate metal reflectors shall be of steel or aluminum with a reflecting surface to provide adequate illumination levels, and shall be held rigidly within the housing. The housing shall be joined to the supporting arm(s) rigidly or by means of a jointed connection. Ballast. The ballast furnished with the light shall be suitable for operation on the current specified and shall be in accordance with UL 153 and UL 935. The ballast shall be built-in or in-line with quick-disconnect capabilities to allow ease of installation. Lampholders. Each lampholder shall be so constructed and mounted as to permit easy insertion and removal of the appropriate size fluorescent lamp. The lampholders shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of UL 542. Switch. Each desk light shall be provided with an operating switch mounted in the base or in the reflector housing. The switch shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of UL 153. Electrical Cord. Each light shall be provided with an electrical cord having an exposed length of not less than 9 feet (2.7 m) with a molded on parallel blade, straight-type attachment plug. The cord shall be three-conductor type AWG 18, including the equipment-grounding conductor. The color of the electrical cord shall be black. Diffuser. At the option of the manufacturer, the light output may be controlled with a parabolic louver diffuser. Angle of cutoff. The light shall be so constructed that, with the reflector in the position specified in the Lamp positioning paragraph, no part of the lamps or reflecting surface shall be visible when viewed from a point one foot above the horizontal surface and two feet from a vertical plane though the longitudinal axis of the lamps. Lamp positioning. The sample desk light shall be placed on a horizontal surface with the front edge of the reflector horizontal. Samples of desk lights with moveable reflector housings shall be positioned so that the front and back edges of the reflector housing are in a plane parallel to the horizontal surface on which the desk light rests and at a vertical distance of 12 inches (30.5 cm) from the horizontal surface or at the greatest possible vertical distance less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) which satisfies these conditions. Fixed arms (columns). The sample light shall be placed on its base on a horizontal surface and the two points of the reflector housing farthest from the center of the support of the column(s) shall be measured. A 5-pound weight (2.3 kg) shall be suspended for one minute, first from one of the points and then from the other. The sag of the reflector housing with the weight suspended shall not exceed 1/4 inch (6.4 mm). After removal of the weight, the vertical distance of the two points shall not disclose any permanent deformation or bending of the reflector housing or column(s). Consideration shall be given to the compressibility of the base covering (felt) during the conducting of the test. The base may be clamped as necessary to prevent tilting. Moveable and articulated arms (columns). With the reflector housing and column(s) in the same position described in the Lamp positioning paragraph, the light shall be placed on a horizontal platform and the base securely clamped to the surface. A 1-1/2 pound (0.7 kg) weight shall be suspended from the reflector housing at its midpoint for a period of one minute. Movement of the column(s) shall not cause the reflector to sag more than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) while the weight is suspended. Finish. All exposed metal parts shall be cleaned and free of dirt, oil, grease, and moisture before applying the finish. All surfaces except aluminum reflecting surfaces shall be covered completely with one or more coats of powder coat paint or enamel, yielding a smooth or crackle finish. Surface color shall be black, approximately matching color number 17038 of Federal Standard 595. All painted surfaces shall be free from tears, star marks, crazing, blisters, hairlines, chipping, pinholes, and other irregularities or defects. Nameplate. Unless otherwise specified, a nameplate meeting the requirements of UL 153 shall be securely attached to the desk light in an inconspicuous location. Workmanship. The desk lights shall be free from defects which detract from the appearance or which might impair the serviceability. Metric products. Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, providing they fall within tolerances specified and all other requirements of this document are met. If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the inch-pound units, a request should be made to the contracting officer to determine if the product is acceptable. Standard commercial product. The desk light shall, as a minimum, be in accordance with the requirements of this Item Purchase Description and shall be the manufacturer's standard commercial product. A standard commercial product is a product that has been sold or is currently offered for sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturer's catalogs, or brochures, and represents the latest production model. Unit of Issue - EA (Each) PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Item Purchase Description, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail:
[email protected]. 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 and Stockton Locations). 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 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 on March 15, 2002, “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade.” Countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines are found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/. Clause D-FSS-468 requires non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood packaging material used in shipments destined to IPPC compliant countries require the appropriate wood treatment. Additionally, shipments delivered to DOD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU/IPPC countries shall comply with applicable DLA Regulations and Procurement Letter PROCLTR 02-17. NSN: 6230-00-682-3423 LIGHT, DESK, SWINGING ARM: Adjustable, swinging-arm, weighted base, fluorescent light for use on desks. The desk light shall be in accordance with UL 153 and the following salient characteristics: Design. The light shall consist of two fluorescent lamps, a reflector, lampholders, switch, ballast, capacitor, swinging arm assembly, wiring, base, electrical cord, and all other components necessary for operation. The desk light shall be designed to operate on 110 to 120 V (ac), 60 Hz. The desk light shall have a power factor of not less than 85 percent. Each light shall have a dielectric strength of 1000 volts (ac) plus twice the rated operating voltage. Construction. The lights shall be constructed of metal. Bases, columns, and supports shall be fabricated from one or more of the following: iron, steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, or magnesium alloy. White-metal castings (lead base) shall not be used in bases, columns, or supports. Each light shall consist of a metal base with one or more metal columns or other supports, on the upper end of which shall be mounted a reflector and reflector housing. The reflector may be integral with the housing or may be separate and enclosed by a housing. All joints shall be of the die cast type. The light shall be sufficiently sturdy to withstand, without damage, the application of any force or stress to which it will be normally be subjected in service and shipment. Exposed edges. Exposed edges of sheet metal or other metal parts shall be finished so that personal injury due to sharp edges will not occur under normal circumstances. Wiring. The only external wiring shall be from the base to the plug connector and shall enter the light through or at the base. All other wiring shall be entirely concealed. Electrical cord. Each light shall be provided with an electrical (NEMA 1-15P) cord having an external length of not less than 5 feet with a molded-on parallel blade, 3-wire (NEMA 5-15P) grounding-type attachment plug. Straight type attachment plugs are recommended, but right-angle plugs are permitted. The cord shall be 3 conductor, including equipment grounding requirements of UL 153. The color of the cord shall be an approximate match to the color of the light finish. Base. The base shall be of sufficient size and weight to support the light and accessories in any desired position without tilting. The base shall have a covering of spun or shaped steel not less than 0.018 inch thick or of zinc alloy pressure-cast diecasting not less than 0.065 inch thick. A felt pad, not less than 50 percent wool, or other suitable material not less than 3/64 inch thick, of a color to harmonize with the light finish, shall be cemented to the bottom of the base to prevent the light base from marring or damaging any surface on which the light is placed. Swinging-arm assembly. The swinging-arm assembly shall consist of 2 lightweight tubular arms, made from steel tubing not less than 0.040 inch thick, joined by a vertically adjustable elbow joint. Either or both arms may be of the single or double-rod construction. The elbow joint shall maintain any setting from fully retracted to fully extended. The extension of the swinging-arm assembly shall be 28 inches minimum. Dimensions shall be determined with the swinging-arm assembly extended such that the reflector housing is in the down position and parallel to the mounting surface. Measurement shall be taken from the point where the assembly arm containing the electrical wiring is attached to the base ballast housing assembly directly to the point where the swinging-arm assembly is attached to the reflector housing. The bottom of the reflector housing shall be 12 inches above the surface on which the light is positioned during the measurement. All connecting joints shall allow the light to retain any selected position without sagging or other distortions. A spring or other devices shall counterbalance the swinging-arm and reflector housing assembly, such that the assembly shall maintain any selected position above the base and through at least 90 degrees horizontally around the base. Any oscillation or vibration shall cease in less than 15 seconds after adjustment. The die cast joints shall retain their settings by means of balance mechanisms or compression-spring loaded friction joints; thumbscrews, wing nuts, or other methods of locking the adjustments shall not be employed. Reflector housing assembly. The reflector housing assembly shall contain the reflector, switch, lamp and lampholders. The lamps shall be two 15-watt, 18 inch, T-8, cool white fluorescent lamps conforming to ANSI C78.1. Reflector. The reflector shall be made of sheet or other rolled metal bonderized and coated with a smooth, high gloss, white enamel. The reflector shall be securely attached to the reflector housing in a manner to increase the rigidity of the assembly and prevent movement of the reflector. Switch. The switch shall be of the 2 button manual type and shall be securely mounted in the reflector housing by screw(s) or locknut(s). Lampholders. Lampholders shall permit easy insertion and removal of lamps and shall not soften or distort at or below 250 F. Contacts shall be held securely in place and shall be insulated from one another. Ballast. The ballast furnished with the light shall be suitable for operation on the voltage and amperage specified. A capacitor, when used for power factor correction, shall not be connected between the electrical power wire and the neutral ground wire in any manner which causes any type of electrical discharge across the prongs of the electrical cord. Housing. The housing shall be attached to the upper end of the extension arm by means of a die cast universal socket. The socket shall permit the reflector housing to be rotated a minimum of 180 degrees in each of three separate perpendicular planes and shall maintain the housing in above position by means of compression-spring loaded or factory set friction joints; thumbscrews, wing nuts, or other means of locking the light in position shall not be employed. After being tested in accordance with the performance paragraph, the light shall retain any selected position without oscillating over 15 seconds and shall not exhibit any distortion, abrasion of electrical insulation, or any condition which will affect the safe use of the light. The housing shall afford free insertion and removal of both fluorescent lamps. When the lamps are in the burning position, no portion of the lamps shall project beyond the reflector rim. Performance. The light shall retain any position setting without movement or distortion when tested as follows: The light shall be initially fully retracted with the reflector housing pointing down and as close to the inner arm as the design permits. The arm shall then be fully extended and the reflector housing rotated in each direction according to the housing paragraph and fully returned to the original configuration. The upper and lower joints of the arm shall be exercised for 150 cycles. Heat build-up caused by the friction of repeated movement shall be avoided by cycling the joints for 25 cycles and allowing them to cool while another lamp is tested. A resting period of 10 minutes between cycles of 25 is suggested. If the joints begin to become overly tight during the performance of 25 cycles, the test may be suspended for 10 minutes for cooling purposes. The light shall be examined after completion of 150 cycles of movement for distortion and failure to retain any position setting. The wiring shall be examined for any sign of abrasion and the dielectric strength test performed as specified in UL 153. Finish. All metal parts shall be cleaned, free of dirt, oil, grease and moisture, and treated and painted. All surfaces except the reflector shall be smooth baked enamel and the finish color shall be black, approximately matching color number 17038 of Federal Standard 595. All enamel surfaces shall be free from tears, star marks, crazing, blisters, hairlines, chipping, pinholes, and other irregularities or defects. Nameplate. An identification plate permanently and legibly providing the information required by UL 153 shall be securely attached to the light in an inconspicuous location. A decal may be used in lieu of an identification plate, provided the decal is of durable fabrication and is firmly affixed to the light fixture and legibly provides the information required by UL 153. An instruction sheet shall be furnished with each lamp instructing users to push/hold the "ON" button until the lamp is energized and the push/hold the "OFF" button until the lamp is off. Workmanship. The lights shall be free from defects that detract from their appearance or impair their serviceability. Electrical connections shall be secure, metal joints and seams shall be tight. The entire reflector and light assembly shall be firmly seated at all points and locked with bolts, nuts, and washers wherever necessary. Chipping, discoloration or abrasion of the surface finish shall not be permitted. Unit of Issue - EA (Each) PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Item Purchase Description, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail:
[email protected]. 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 and Stockton Locations). 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 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 on March 15, 2002, “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade.” Countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines are found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/. Clause D-FSS-468 requires non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood packaging material used in shipments destined to IPPC compliant countries require the appropriate wood treatment. Additionally, shipments delivered to DOD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU/IPPC countries shall comply with applicable DLA Regulations and Procurement Letter PROCLTR 02-17. NSN 6230-01-133-0281 LIGHT, BED: Clamp mounted incandescent bed light, uses 60 watt incandescent lamp (not included). The bed light shall be in accordance with UL 153 and the following salient characteristics: Design. The bed light shall have a mounting clamp, a flexible arm to adjust lamp position, a power cord with in-line switch, a plastic outer shade, an aluminum inner reflector, and a medium screw base lampholder. The bed light shall be designed to accommodate a 60 watt incandescent lamp (lamp not included), and shall operate on 110 to 120 Vac, 60 Hz. The bed light depicted in Figure 1 is representative of an acceptable design and is intended only for reference; other bed light designs, otherwise in accordance with the requirements of this Item Purchase Description, shall be acceptable. Figure 1. Clamp-mounted bed light Flexible arm. The bedlight shall have a coiled flexible arm (see Figure 1 for reference), stiff or industrial grade, length 15.0 ± 2.0 inches, outside diameter 0.610 ± 0.020 inch. Each end of the flexible arm shall be provided with a nonturnable crimped on steel coupling. The flexible arm, with steel couplings included, shall have no sharp edges capable of causing laceration or other injury. The flexible arm shall be electroplated with chromium. The flexible arm shall be of a design that supports the light assembly in any position of rotation up to 20 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise, and in any position of bending between 0 degrees (light projected parallel to floor) to 270 degrees (light projected straight onto floor). Mounting clamp. The bed light shall include a mounting clamp capable of being secured to a minimum 0.625 inch thick panel, and a maximum 1.5 inch diameter bunk bed corner post tube. The mounting clamp shall have no sharp edges capable of causing laceration or other injury. The mounting clamp shall have some means of attachment to the flexible arm assembly; it may form an integral part of the flexible arm assembly, or may have some other means of attachment such as the insertion fitting depicted in Figure 2. The mounting clamp depicted Figure 2 is representative of an acceptable design and is intended only for reference; other mounting clamp designs, otherwise in accordance with the requirements of this Item Purchase Description, shall be acceptable. Figure 2. Mounting clamp Outer shade. The outer shade shall be black, plastic, and shall have a minimum thickness of 0.080 inch. All surfaces of the outer shade (particularly the edges) shall be smooth, and shall be free of burrs, flash, sawblade marks, or other irregularities. Inner reflector. The inner reflector shall consist of aluminum, minimum thickness 0.040 inch. Power cord. The usable exposed cord shall have a length of 12.0 ± 2.0 feet. A line switch shall be provided on the cord, 12.0 ± 2.0 inches from the flexible arm. Workmanship, assembly, and construction. The bed light shall be completely assembled and ready for installation, except that the mounting clamp, if it is not an integral part of the flexible arm assembly, may be shipped unattached from the flexible arm. All components of the bed light shall be assembled securely together, and bolts, fasteners, weldments, or other components used in the assembly of the bed light shall be of sturdy and durable composition. The assembled bed light, all component included, shall have no sharp edges capable of causing laceration or other injury, shall not be bent, damaged, or distorted, and shall have no defects which impair the durability, appearance, or serviceability of the item. Interchangeability of parts. Corresponding parts of each fixture of a particular model number shall be interchangeable and identical with any of the fixtures of the same model number produced by the same manufacturer. Unit of Issue - EA (Each) PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Item Purchase Description, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail:
[email protected]. 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 and Stockton Locations). 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 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 on March 15, 2002, “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade.” Countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines are found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/. Clause D-FSS-468 requires non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood packaging material used in shipments destined to IPPC compliant countries require the appropriate wood treatment. Additionally, shipments delivered to DOD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU/IPPC countries shall comply with applicable DLA Regulations and Procurement Letter PROCLTR 02-17. END OF MARKET SURVEY THANK YOU.