Insert the following clause as prescribed at 46.401-91(b):
PROTECTION FROM DEGRADATION DUE TO ELECTROSTATIC/ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCES
([AUG] 2008) - DLAD
(a) This clause applies when the items being acquired are sensitive electronic devices. All items subject to degradation from Electrostatic/Electromagnetic (ES/EM) environmental field forces, including those having a MIL-STD-2073-1 preservation method code of GX, shall be handled and packaged at an approved Field Force Protective Work Station.
(b) If the preservation method code in the solicitation does not specify ES/EM protection and the Offeror’s proposed item of supply is subject to degradation from ES/EM environmental field forces, Offerors shall provide appropriate technical packaging data with their proposals.
(c) Failure to provide required packaging data for offered items of supply which are subject to degradation from ES/EM environmental field forces may result in the offer not being considered for award.
(End of Clause)
