(c)(90) Compliance with International Plant and Protection Committee (IPPC) Guidelines Involving Wood Packaging Material (WPM).
This policy implements DOD policy developed in response to international implementation of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization protocol on International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Materials in International Trade.” ISPM 15 is designed to block movement of pests that can destroy forests from one nation to another. DOD shipments inside and outside of the United States must meet ISPM 15 whenever wood packaging material (WPM), as defined in 52.247-9012, is used to ship DOD cargo and/or is acquired by DOD. If the DOD policy is not followed, improperly marked shipments are likely to become frustrated cargo, be destroyed at the port, or require repacking at the port of debarkation, causing increased cost and time delays to DOD.
(c)(91) Contract clause. Insert the clause at 52.247-9012 in all solicitations and contracts for supplies or services. The clause shall also be used in acquisitions conducted using FAR Part 12.
