As prescribed in 47.305-8(90)(b) insert the following clause:
GREENLAND REMOTE SUPPLY (PROJECT CODES Y31 AND 145) (SEP 2009) - DLAD
TRANSPORTATION.
(a) PROJECT CODE Y31 - PACER GOOSE. This paragraph applies only to acquisitions identified with a Project Code of Y31 - Pacer Goose for resupply of units stationed in Greenland. It is imperative that shippers comply with the established delivery cut-off date of 2 JUNE. Shipments that cannot be delivered to the terminal by the delivery cut-off date shall be referred to the Water Freight Terminal, Norfolk, VA. Disposition instructions can be obtained from Norfolk by contacting them at (757) 444-4170, FAX (757) 444-2352 or 3087, or via e-mail at Linda_J_Schlosser[at]nor.fisc.navy.mil. Shipments will not be accepted after the delivery cut-off date.
(1) Small parcel and Less than Truckload (LTL) shipments. Parcel post, hazardous, and small package shipments will be forwarded to the applicable Ship To address cited on the contract.
(i) Hazardous cargo cannot be mailed to a Continental US (CONUS) port of embarkation (POE). Shipments shall be LTL.
(ii) The Water Freight Terminal does not accept delivery of small parcels shipped via small parcel carrier, i.e., UPS, FedEx.
(iii) Cargo should be delivered by common carrier to the Water Freight Terminal, Norfolk, VA. These shipments should be consigned to:
N45631
Transportation Officer
Fleet and Industrial Supply Center
Water Freight Terminal, Bldg CEP-201
PHONE: (757) 444-1125
FAX: (757) 444-7149 or -3087
(iv) Bills of lading shall be annotated:
"Carrier must call Truck Control Section, Building CEP-156, Naval Supply Center, Norfolk, VA at (757) 444-4961 or 1125 for appointment 48 hours in advance and furnish carrier name, number of pieces, weight and cube."
(v) Contractors will ensure that all entries on the bill of lading are complete and should include:
(A) Transportation Control Number (TCN)
(B) Transportation Account Code (TAC)
(C) Port of Debarkation (POD)
(D) Total number of pieces, weight, cube (P/W/C)
(E) Consignee
(vi) Copies of bills of lading should be mailed to:
Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (N45631)
Water Freight Terminal (Mail Code 302)
ATTN: Pacer Goose Coordinator
1968 Gilbert St., Suite 600
Norfolk, VA 23511
(2) Heavyweight shipments. When shipments purchased on contracts weigh in excess of 10,000 lbs, the contractor must obtain an Export Traffic Release as prescribed in FAR 52.247-52 by contacting the Contract Administrative Transportation Office fifteen days prior to delivery of goods. The Transportation Office will provide you with the shipping instructions and the delivery point.
(i) Contractors will ensure that all entries on the bill of lading are complete and should include:
(A) Transportation Control Number (TCN)
(B) Transportation Account Code (TAC)
(C) Port of Debarkation (POD)
(D) Total number of pieces, weight and cube (P/W/C)
(E) Export traffic release number (shipments exceeding 10,000 lbs)
(F) Consignee
(ii) Maximum packaging protection to meet the most hazardous weather conditions, including weatherproofing (plastic wrapped) is required. Cargo not meeting these specifications will be refused. There are no packing and crating facilities at the Water Freight Terminal, Norfolk, VA to correct packing discrepancies.
(b) PROJECT CODE 145 - PACER NORTH. This paragraph applies only to acquisitions identified as Project Code 145 - PACER NORTH for resupply of units stationed in Greenland.
(1) Parcel Post Shipments. Parcel post shipments will be mailed to applicable APO cited on the contract.
(2) Hazardous Material. Hazardous cargo must not be mailed to a continental US (CONUS) port of embarkation (POE). Cargo should be delivered by common carrier. Parcel post shipments are not authorized.
(3) Air Clearance Instructions. Cargo must be offered for military airlift. To obtain air clearances
contact:
AFMC, Air Clearance Authority
Wright Patterson AFB (FFO)
Dayton, OH 45433-5006
PHONE: (937) 257-4946
FAX: (937) 257-3185
Material that is air cleared shall be shipped to:
Transportation Officer
McGuire AFB (WRI)
1702 Vandenburg Avenue
Wrightstown, NJ 08641-5507
PHONE: (609) 724-3434 or
(609) 724-2228 (Customer Service Ofc)
(4) Other Shipments. If cargo cannot be mailed because it is hazardous materials, is military airlift denied, or cargo is not or cannot be packaged for airlift, contact the address listed below for disposition instructions:
21LRS/LGSC
Peterson Field (COS)
950 W. Otis Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80914-1410
PHONE: (719) 556-4955
(5) Heavyweight shipments. When shipments purchased on contracts weigh in excess of 10,000 lbs, the contractor must obtain an Export Traffic Release as prescribed in FAR 52.247-52 by contacting the Contract Administrative Transportation Office fifteen days prior to delivery of goods. The Transportation Office will provide you with the shipping instructions and the delivery point.
Contractors will ensure that all entries on the bill of lading are complete and should include:
(i) Transportation Control Number (TCN)
(ii) Transportation Account Code (TAC)
(iii) Port of Debarkation (POD)
(iv) Total number of pieces, weight and
cube (P/W/C)
(v) Export traffic release number
(shipments exceeding 10,000 lbs)
(vi) Consignee
DOCUMENTATION.
(a) Packing List. A packing list must be attached to the outside of the number one container of each shipment and must contain the following:
(1) Transportation Control Number (TCN)
(2) Shippers name and address
(3) Consignee
(4) Requisition number
(5) List of material
(6) Item number
(7) Quantity
(8) Value (required by Canadian customs)
(9) Country of manufacturer's origin (required by Canadian customs)
(b) Hazardous Material. Hazardous material shall be packaged in accordance with the applicable modal regulations and comply with the United Nations (UN) testing, marking, labeling and documentation requirements. Required hazardous information must appear on all documentation. At a minimum, include a description of cargo using: proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, and flashpoint (if applicable). Each shipment will have applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) attached to the freight and accompanying documentation.
(c) Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) documentation. Shippers must comply with the documentation requirements established in the Defense Transportation Regulation, DoD 4500.9-R, Part II.
MARKING.
(a) Cargo received at the Port of Embarkation that is not properly marked and identified in accordance with these instructions will be frustrated, meaning that a hold will be placed on the material because of a problem with packaging, marking, labeling, address information, etc. which prevents the material from being forwarded to the consignee. Any or all costs incurred as a result of these delays shall be borne by the consignor.
(1) All cargo will be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 as cited in this document.
(2) Containers are to be marked with paint or waterproof ink in characters from one to three inches high depending upon the size of the container.
(i) Packages under ten cubic feet maybe marked on one side only. Packages over ten cubic feet must be marked on two sides.
(ii) Containers will be marked with the following:
(A) Transportation Control Number (TCN)
(B) Project code number and title
(C) Shippers name and address
(D) Complete "SHIP TO" address as indicated on the award or requisition, including M/F: DoD Activity Address Code and ultimate consignee's address
(E) Port of Entry (POE)
(F) Port of Discharge (POD)
(G) Consignee
(H) Gross weight of container and contents
(I) Cubic feet of container
(iii) Each package must be numbered in series (1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc).
(iv) Packages containing fragile items will be marked "FRAGILE" with red paint or waterproof ink or by affixing an appropriate label to the containers.
(v) All bundles of metal beams, pipe, etc, will be marked by securely affixing two waterproof shipping tags or labels to each bundle. However, due to the paper tag or label frequently being lost or destroyed, it is recommended that metal (aluminum or equal) tags marked with applicable shipping information be secured to two different surfaces of each bundle. If individual pieces are large enough, each bundle may be appropriately addressed by stenciling with a contrasting color of paint.
PACKAGING.
(a) Cargo for more than one location cannot be mixed in one package. At no time will cargo for multiple overseas consignees be consolidated into a single carton, bundle or pallet.
(b) Suppliers will consolidate items by station destination to the maximum extent possible, but dangerous cargo will not be consolidated with other cargo in containers.
(c) Items in glass containers and hazardous cargo, i.e., battery acid, must be overpacked in wooden boxes. Single packagings are permitted without overpacking (i.e., 55 gallon drums or jerricans).
(d) Lifting eye/plates must be properly installed by the manufacturer on heavy lift and oversized cargo.
(e) 55 gallon drums must be palletized, three drums on a 40" X 48" pallet, with four-way steel strapping. On large orders, please call PACER GOOSE coordinator, Air Force Material Command, Shipper Service Liaison Office, McGuire AFB, NJ, (609) 724-4911, FAX (609) 724-2917.
(1) Shipping containers shall be palletized in accordance with the requirements cited in current issue of MIL-HDBK-774. Pallets shall be new and unused, and shall be seasoned hardwood or seasoned softwood and meet the requirements for heat-treated pallets. Information on the pallet requirements can be found at:
http://www.dscc.dla.mil/offices/packaging/palletization_wpmnotice.html
(2) When palletization is cited as a requirement, any special requirements cited herein shall also apply.
(i) All palletized cargo must not exceed 48" in height, 3000 pounds in weight and cargo on top of the pallet must be flat. Pallets must be able to be stacked on top of another. When the configuration of palletized cargo is in doubt, please call PACER GOOSE Coordinator, Air Force Material Command, Shipper Service Liaison Office, McGuire AFB, NJ, (609) 724-4911, FAX (609) 724-2917.
(ii) Excess shipping containers, which do not constitute a full pallet course (but have a combined gross weight of 200 pounds or more), must be consolidated in such a manner that the load can be moved in an unbroken state by forklift truck or other mechanical means.
Excess shipping containers, which do not constitute a full pallet course (but have a combined gross weight of less than 200 pounds), may be consolidated as specified above or may be shipped as loose containers.
(iii) Shipping containers and/or material that cannot be palletized (due to size, configuration, etc) as specified in the above Item 5 paragraphs shall be unitized by securely strapping the load on a skid base. Shrink or stretch wrap bonding may be used at the contractor's option.
(iv) Bagged goods must be packed with poly-wrap, covered with fiberboard, palletized, shrink or stretch wrapped and secured with plastic banding.
(v) Metal products, which are susceptible to breakage of retaining bands during shipment (i.e., pipe, angle, sheet, channel, tubing, etc), will be packaged in bundles squared to the maximum extent, not exceeding 1000 pounds gross, and strapped every 24" using 1-1/4" bands.
horizontal position in accordance with 49 CFR, Chapter 1, Paragraph 177.840.
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