Hello,

Does anyone know what the "STO ZD072" reference is in this contract? I can't find a reference to it anywhere else.

Update: we never received response.

Edited June 4Jun 4 by pizant
To update the thread.

One of those occasions where it is best to put your question to the contact listed in the solicitation, in writing would be my suggestion. This said....

I am going to guess that STO is "Safe Torque Off" and the "ZDO72" has something to do with a specific drive.

I think it's supposed to be STD ZD072. I don't know what the code means, but DLA uses it when referencing a Hazard Communication Standard notice in solicitations for batteries. The notice requires submission of Safety Data Sheets to the contracting officer.

Is FAR 52.223-3 in the contract?

Pretty sure it means this

ZD072: Hazard Communication Standard Notice:

Effective June 1, 2015, Federal Standard No. 313-E, Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities, establishes the requirement for preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in lieu of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) by suppliers who provide hazardous materials to government activities.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has modified its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. As a result of this change, GSA revised Federal Standard No. 313-E requiring Safety Data Sheets for classifying chemicals and communicating the applicable information on labels.

In accordance with the revised standard after June 1, 2015:

1. Suppliers will be required to submit, to the contracting officer for review and approval prior to award, safety data sheets consistent with the requirements found at 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 for hazardous materials delivered to the Government.

2. Suppliers will also be required to submit, to the contracting officer for review and approval prior to award, Hazardous Communication Standard (HCS) labels in accordance with 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 requirements or current Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) labels when subject to labeling requirements under those statutes. This product labeling is required for hazardous materials delivered to the Government.

3. Finally, suppliers must train their employees on the new safety data sheets, hazardous communication labels, and requirements of 29 C.F.R.1910.1200.

For more information on SDS, refer to OSHAs website, available at:

https://www.osha.gov/law-regs.html

For information on 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200, refer to the below link:

https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html

Exactly why a written clarification from the agency would be appropriate...not saying I'm right just an interesting double view.

1 hour ago, C Culham said:

One of those occasions where it is best to put your question to the contact listed in the solicitation, in writing would be my suggestion. This said....

I am going to guess that STO is "Safe Torque Off" and the "ZDO72" has something to do with a specific drive.

Thank you. I should have mentioned in my original post that I have initiated contact with the CO about this. Being that the turn around time for a PAR is two to three weeks, it is beneficial to a beginner like me to be able to discuss these issues elsewhere. Is that allowed here?

1 hour ago, Don Mansfield said:

I think it's supposed to be STD ZD072. I don't know what the code means, but DLA uses it when referencing a Hazard Communication Standard notice in solicitations for batteries. The notice requires submission of Safety Data Sheets to the contracting officer.

Is FAR 52.223-3 in the contract?

1 hour ago, Don Mansfield said:

I think it's supposed to be STD ZD072. I don't know what the code means, but DLA uses it when referencing a Hazard Communication Standard notice in solicitations for batteries. The notice requires submission of Safety Data Sheets to the contracting officer.

Is FAR 52.223-3 in the contract?

Hi Don,

I do not see FAR 52.223-3 in the contract. The contract number is SPE8E5-25-P-0821.

It's a DLA reference number. It probably refers to a stock item. I found it in a DLA market research document associated with NSN: 5960-01-230-8457, ELECTRON TUBE, MULTIPACTOR. See page 5, CLIN 0003. I think STO stands for Stock Transfer Order. 072 is probably the order number. ZD might be a packaging code.

https://imlive.s3.amazonaws.com/Federal%20Government/ID233410793380925340287053475638761336603/CM18310002%20Market%20Research%20LTC%20Questionnaire.pdf

Thank you all for your insight on this matter. I believe you are correct that this is just a reference to the hazardous materials communication. I do wonder why so much of the contract verbiage is dedicated to calling out hazardous material standards for a non-hazmat item though....

I will update post PAR response :)