How to Store and Retrieve Items at the Commerce Warehouse
Updated 05/11/2006

Requests to store or retrieve items at the Department of Commerce's NOAA Warehouse Services should be submitted on a Form CD-540, "Warehouse Issue/Pickup Request."

1. Complete the Form CD-540 "Warehouse Issue/Pick-up Request (click for sample)," available on Ourplace.

SIGNATURE OF APPROVING OFFICIAL: Include telephone and Room number.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Provide name and telephone number of personnel authorized to store or retrieve items.

ITEM NUMBER: Each item must be assigned an item number. The item number can be up to 15 characters in length (e.g. ITAIAFTZ-1, ITAIAFTZ-2...).

TITLE OR DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S): Enter a brief description of the item being stored or retrieved (e.g.. Foreign Trade Zones Applications).

2. Fax the completed CD-540 form for approval to the Office of Organization and Management Support (OOMS) at 202-482-1584 or deliver it to Room 4001.  OOMS will then forward the CD-540 to the Warehouse. Orders should be picked-up or delivered within two working days of approval to the requester's address listed on the CD-540.

3. Sign and date the CD-540 when the order is received from the Warehouse.

4. Inquiries or problems with warehouse orders should be directed to Larry Linkoff at 301-372-2923.  The fax number for the Warehouse is 301-372-2912.

5. Questions concerning storage/retrieval procedures and emergency requirements should be directed to the Office of Organization and Management Support.

For additional information contact: Nina Harris at 202-482-3585 or e-mail Nina.Harris@mail.doc.gov.  You can also contact Jeff Scherr at 202-482-3266 or e-mail Jeffrey.Scherr@mail.doc.gov.