[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 113 (Wednesday, June 13, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 32631]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2923]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Mandatory Provision of Increased Firearms Security by Department 
of Defense Personal Property Storage Transportation Service Providers 
(TSP's)/Contractors

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DOD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command 
(SDDC), as the Program Manager for Department of Defense (DOD) Personal 
Property Non-Temporary Storage Program, is informing the NTS 
Transportation Service Provider (TSP)/contractor community of the 
mandatory requirement for increased Firearms Security in the DOD 
Personal Property Non-Temporary Storage Program. All shipments awarded 
or already in storage prior to the effective date of the contract 
modification would not be affected by this notice. Changes to Appendix 
J Tender of Service (TOS) Personal Property Non-Temporary Storage 
Section C are denoted by italics.

DATES: Effective Date: October 1, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Requests for additional information may be sent by e-mail to 
[email protected]; or by courier to Department of Army, HQ 
SDDC Northeast RSMO, ATTN: SDPP-PA-N, Military Surface Deployment and 
Building 1107, Ft. Monmouth, NJ 07703-5045.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Appendix J Tender of Service (TOS) Personal 
Property Non-Temporary Storage Section C--Technical Provisions. 
Currently Section C-2a-PRE MOVE SURVEY, of the NTS Tender of Service 
reads as follows:
    (1) I agree to perform a pre-move survey on non-temporary storage 
lots estimated at 3,000 pounds or more, at origin points within a 50-
mile radius of the warehouse facility designated for storage. I 
understand this requirement will apply to only those lots on which I am 
provided a minimum of 5 working days advance notice of the pickup date 
requirement.
    (2) I agree that if a telephone number is provided five (5) days in 
advance of pickup, I will make a telephone contact pre-move survey for 
non-temporary storage lots of lesser weights than indicated above, or 
for lots with origin points exceeding 50 miles of the warehouse 
facility designated for storage.
    The following paragraph (3) will be added to C-2a of the NTS Tender 
of Service--PRE MOVE SURVEY.
    (3) Whenever a pre-move survey is conducted and firearm(s) are to 
be stored, the TSP will inform the service member that the use of 
trigger locks will assist as a safety and security measure. The use of 
locks is not mandatory.
    Under paragraph C-3m FIREARMS in the NTS TOS, sub paragraphs (1) 
and (2) will be added to paragraph C-3m. Sub paragraphs (1) and (2) are 
listed respectively.
    (1) As a means of verifying that the firearm(s) were placed into 
storage in accordance with the TOS and DTR Part IV, a company official 
shall verify that the firearm(s) were received at a warehouse and 
placed into storage. The official shall submit written certification to 
the local ITO listing the firearm(s) by make, model, serial number, and 
caliber or gauge within 72 hours of shipment arriving at the warehouse 
indicating that the firearm(s) were received at the warehouse and 
placed into storage. A copy of this certification shall be placed in 
member's folder.
    (2) Upon noticing a missing firearm(s), the NTS-TSP shall 
immediately notify the Regional Storage Management Office (RSMO) of the 
occurrence in accordance with C-7(d). NTS-TSPs may be placed in an 
ineligible status by the Regional Program Management Office for each 
incident. If there are repeated occurrences of this nature, this may be 
cause for permanent disqualification from the NTS program.
    Costs: Upon implementation of this change no additional cost will 
affect the NTS Transportation Service Provider (TSP).

Regulation Flexibility Act

    This action is not considered rule making within the meaning of 
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3051 et seq., does not apply 
because no information collection or recordkeeping requirements are 
imposed on contractors, offerors or members of the public.

Steven L. Amato,
Col, USAF, DCS, Passenger and Personal Property.
[FR Doc. 07-2923 Filed 6-12-07; 8:45 am]
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