When requesting the transportation officer to assist in evaluating offers, the contracting officer shall give the transportation officer all pertinent data, including the following information:

1. (a) A complete description of the commodity being acquired including packaging instructions.
2. (b) Planned date of award.
3. (c) Date of initial shipment.
4. (d) Total quantity to be shipped (including weight and cubic content, when appropriate).
5. (e) Delivery schedule.
6. (f) Contract period.
7. (g) Possible use of transit privileges, including stopoffs for partial loading or unloading, or both.