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Alternative Packaging approved by NAVICP.
REUSABLE
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBERED (NSN) CONTAINERS
1.) An item that has an NSN assigned in the “Container NSN” field (e.g. 8145 ) requires shipment in a metal or plastic reusable shipping and storage. Unless otherwise specified, reusable NSN containers (EXCLUDING WOOD AND FIBERBOARD), when required, shall be provided as Government Furnished Material (GFM). A NAVICP-Phila. 4030/2 Container Request Form (CRF) (Rev. 7-98) for requesting containers from the NAVICP_Phila. container manager is resident in the Naval Logistics Library under Contract Support Documentation, #CSDO11. 2.) The contractor shall request GFM containers from the Container Management Area, Code 03333.61, telephone 215-697-2063, telefax 215-697-3725, at least 90 days prior to the anticipated shipping date (monthly for repair contracts). If the containers are unavailable in the supply system, the appropriate container manager will forward an alternate packaging request to NAVICP-Phila., Code 0712 or NAVICP-Mech., Code 05411, who will in-turn forward the alternate packaging requirements to the PCO for contract modification. Regardless of the condition of the container, information regarding disposition of excess containers shall be obtained from the NAVICP Container Management Area, if necessary.3.) GFM reusable containers shall be reused, when the contractor and ACO consider the containers adequate to protect the items in shipment and extended storage. Containers not new in appearance or that have minor surface defects shall not be discarded. Minor refurbishmeit, such as replacement of foam cushioning, shall be accomplished at no additional cost to the government, when required to permit the specified use. c. REUSABLE NATIONAL STOCK NUMBERED (NSN) CONTAINERS FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS) PROCUREMENTS 1.) For all FMS, JIPO-Italy, JPO-Spain and other acquisitions for foreign end-users, reusable shipping and storage containers shall be provided as Contractor Furnished Material (CFM), unless otherwise specified. 2.) For FMS and other foreign end-use acquisitions requiring CFM containers, contractors may tender offers including alternate, non-reusable, packaging methods and be considered responsive. d. ALTERNATE PACKAGING AUTHORIZATION 1.) The contractor shall request containers as stated in paragraph 6. b. 2. above. If the NAVICP Container Management Area (CMA) informs the contractor that containers are unavailable, then the NAVICP CMA will confirm that the contractor is permitted to use this clause. For the following commonly used containers (listed in NSN order), the contractor is authorized to use the following alternate packaging requirements: e. NAVICP-PHILA DRAWING (80132)15450 - MULTI-APPLICATION REUSABLE CONTAINER (45 G MAXIMUM) 1.) The inner package shall be centrally located on the platform of the reusable container. Package shall be snugly strapped in place. 2.) Both the inner package (barrier bag) and outer container shall be marked/re-marked with the use of labels and/or tags in accordance with MIL-STD-i29M, including bar code labels. A tag shall be used for bar code labeling of the outer container. 3.) The NAVICP container manager for the containers listed in the below table is Code 03333.61, telephone 215-697-2063 or telefax 215-697-3725. |
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