RFQ for 7930-01-289-8834

The following RFQ (DO NOT SHIP...written purchase order would write in the event of an award) is for proposed one-time buy based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Offer (please see below): NSN: 7930-01-289-8834 ABSORBENT MATERIAL, OIL AND WATER : New Pig Corp., Pig® Blue Absorbent Sock, P/N: 4048 or equal with the following requirements and characteristics: The product shall be a 3 inch diameter X 4 foot length blue sock. It shall have vermiculite filler and polypropylene skin. The product shall be a t ubular absorbent sock with non-biodegradable filler. The product shall be capable of being used for absorbing and containing leaks and spills around machinery (hydraulic oil, coolants, solvents, non-aggressive fluids). It shall absorb up to ¾ gallon of oil, water, coolant and solvent per sock. Unit of issue - BX (Forty (40) socks per box). Product conformance : The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this description, conform to the producer's own 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. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY : The item(s) shall be packaged and packed to afford adequate protection against physical damage during shipment from the supplier to the first receiving activity. The pack shall comply with the rules and regulations applicable to the mode of transportation. The package shall be the same as that normally provided by the supplier. In the event a pallet or skid is used for shipping, the following notice shall apply: 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/ . 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. 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.