As prescribed in 46.311-92 insert the following clause:
PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES FOR EXPORT SHIPMENTS OF PRODUCE (AUG 2008) - DLAD
(a) A federal phytosanitary certificate is required for produce shipped to, and received in, a foreign country. The contractor is responsible for arranging and paying for required inspections, and obtaining and properly distributing appropriate certificates. Foreign governments will only accept a true copy of a certificate, i.e., a copy containing the original signature of the inspector. Certificates containing photostatic or facsimile copy signatures are not acceptable. The contracting officer will specify any additional requirements relating to the authenticity and acceptability of the phytosanitary certificates at time of order placement.
(b) Phytosanitary certificates will be distributed as follows:
(1) A true copy of the certificate (with an original signature) will be placed in a waterproof document protector and affixed by waterproof tape to a product container inside the shipping van. The certificate will be immediately visible upon opening the door of the shipping van.
(2) A second true copy (with original signature) will be placed in a waterproof document protector and affixed by waterproof tape to the door-latching mechanism on the outside of the shipping van.
(3) A third true copy (with original signature) will be express mailed to the overseas facility receiving the produce on behalf of the government. These addresses may vary, and will be specified at time of order placement.
(4) An information copy of the certificate (inspector’s signature may be a photostatic reproduction) will be mailed, or transmitted by facsimile to:
Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
ATTN: DSCP-HP
700 Robbins Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5092
FAX Number: 215-737-4502
(c) The contractor is liable for all losses incurred by the government resulting from the contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this clause.
(End of Clause)
