As prescribed in 5347.305-10(a)(96), insert the following clause, substantially as written, in Section D:
ENGINEERED OR SPECIALIZED CONTAINERS (AFMC) (AUG 2002)
(a) Existing containers or designs already in the DoD inventory shall be evaluated for use or adaptation prior to the development of new containers (MIL-STD-2073-1(contracting officer fills in current edition), Standard Practice for Military Packaging). Modification of existing containers or designs are an acceptable alternative to new containers when approved by the Government. The Contractor’s recommendation shall be based on information received from queries using DI-PACK-80683 (contracting officer fills in current edition), Container Design and Retrieval System (CDRS) Search Request
(b) Air Force acceptance of proposed new engineered or specialized containers shall be by written notice from the Contracting Officer and identify each container accepted. Considerations for acceptance include life-cycle cost, capability to interface with DoD distribution systems (storage and transportation), ability to meet operational requirements, and qualification testing requirements.
(c) When accepted, the Contractor shall comply with DI-PACK-80684 (contracting officer fills in current edition), Container Design and Retrieval System (CDRS) Data Input.
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