Blood Boxes
ID: 1145880Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS AAMD CONTRACTINGRIVERDALE, MD, 20737, USA

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

PSC

BOXES, CARTONS, AND CRATES (8115)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8f30708eb3ee4a649e315fd0e557e681/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 30, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is soliciting proposals for the procurement of blood boxes and inner partitions to support the National Veterinary Stockpile in managing cattle and swine disease samples. Vendors are required to submit a signed SF 1449 Form, a price schedule, a technical proposal demonstrating compliance with specifications, proof of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and sample submissions by April 30, 2025. This procurement is crucial for maintaining effective veterinary supplies and ensuring timely responses to animal health emergencies, with a firm fixed purchase order contract anticipated to be awarded around May 9, 2025. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Margaux Nenichka at Margaux.G.Nenichka@usda.gov and ensure compliance with all submission guidelines and deadlines.

Point(s) of Contact
Margaux Nenichka
Margaux.G.Nenichka@usda.gov
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Clauses and Provisions Blood Boxes SOW.docx
Mar 31, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is soliciting proposals for a one-time purchase of Blood Boxes and Inner Partitions to support the National Veterinary Stockpile efforts in managing cattle and swine disease samples. The proposal requires vendors to submit a signed SF 1449 Form, a price schedule, a technical proposal demonstrating compliance with specifications, proof of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and sample submissions by April 30, 2025. The technical proposal should illustrate how products adhere to the government’s requirements, with past performance being evaluated for contractors' historical compliance and quality. Vendors must ensure timely submission of quotes via email, addressing size limitations and formatting. Deliveries are expected to be made to a specific Kansas City location under strict labeling and packing guidelines. The contract will comply with various federal regulations and clauses, and payments are managed through the Invoice Processing Platform for electronic submissions. This solicitation reflects APHIS's commitment to maintaining effective veterinary supplies and timely responses to animal health emergencies.
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