UU-F-1206 Folder, FileThis specification covers file folders for use in drawer and shelf files. Measurements provided herein are in the U.S. customary system i.e. inches & pounds. Offerors are encouraged to provide metric equivalent products. To facilitate the use of metric equivalent products, see Table VIII. For acceptance purposes, U.S. customary units take precedence.

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UU-F-1206C

5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

5.1 Packaging. Packaging shall be level A, B, or C, as specified (see 6.2).

5.1.1 Level A. Unless otherwise specified, twenty five (25) or one hundred (100) folders of the description specified (see 6.2) shall be assembled as described in 3.4.1.4, if inserts required, and packaged in a box conforming to PPP-B-556, PPP-B-665, PPP-B-636. The boxes shall be secured to prevent accidental opening.

5.1.2 Level B. Either twenty five (25) or one hundred (100) folders, as applicable, shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice in such a manner to afford adequate protection against damage during multiple  shipments, depot storage, and redistribution. The boxes shall be secured to prevent accidental opening.

5.1.3 Level C. Either twenty five (25) or one hundred (100) folders, as applicable, shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice in such a manner to afford adequate protections against damage during shipment from the supply source to first receiving agency. The boxes shall be secured to prevent accidental opening.

5.2 Packing. Packing shall be level A, B, or C as specified (see 6.2).

5.2.1 Level A. Four boxes of twenty five folders or five boxes of one hundred folders (see 5.1) or one hundred folders as specified (see 6.2) shall be packed in a box conforming to PPP-B-636, class weather resistant. The box shall be closed and waterproofed in accordance with the appendix to the box specification.

5.2.2 Level B. Four boxes of twenty five folders or five boxes of one hundred folders (see 5.1) or one hundred folders as specified (see 6.2) shall be packed in a box conforming to PPP-B-636, class domestic. The box shall be closed in accordance with the appendix to the box specification.

5.2.3 Level C. Folders in quantities as specified (see 6.2), packed as specified in 5.1 shall be packed in suitable containers to assure carrier acceptance and safe arrival at destination in compliance with uniform freight classification or national motor freight classification, as applicable.

5.3 Marking. In addition to any special marking (see 6.2) required in the procurement document, marking of interior packages and exterior shipping containers shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No.

123 for civilian agencies or Mil. Std. 129 for military agencies, as applicable. Bar code marking is required for each level of pack.

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