Cleaning Cloth - Market Survey
ID: 1711CleaningClothSurveyType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEGSA/FAS/GSS/QSCBD/ASSISTED CONTRACTING BRANCH BWashington, DC, 20006, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills (314999)

PSC

BROOMS, BRUSHES, MOPS, AND SPONGES (7920)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dd671f59994d4ce4a04b285cbbd0027d/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 5, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting a market survey to identify potential suppliers for cleaning cloths, specifically wiping rags, under the National Stock Number (NSN) 7920-00-205-1711. The procurement requires compliance with specific characteristics, including material composition, size, weight, color, and absorbency rates, as well as adherence to unique packaging requirements aimed at reducing plastic use in accordance with environmental regulations. These cleaning cloths are essential for industrial cleaning applications, particularly for wiping water, oil, and grease from machinery. Interested manufacturers are encouraged to complete the attached market survey questionnaire to demonstrate their capabilities and compliance, with inquiries directed to Kimberly Kurtz at kimberly.kurtz@gsa.gov or by phone at 404-215-9842.

Point(s) of Contact
Kimberly Kurtz
(404) 215-9842
kimberly.kurtz@gsa.gov
Files
Title
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Market Survey - 1711.docx
Mar 27, 2025, 1:04 AM UTC
The document is a Market Survey Questionnaire for manufacturers of wiping rags, intended to support government procurement efforts. It collects detailed company information, including identification, SAM registration status, and business classifications to assess eligibility for federal contracts. The questionnaire inquires about the ability to manufacture compliant wiping rags, detailing specifications such as material requirements, dimensions, and absorbency rates. Key sections cover technical capabilities related to packaging and compliance, pricing structures including unit pricing, volume discounts, and minimum order quantities, as well as delivery logistics including lead times and shipping capabilities. The questionnaire also requests documentation for compliance verification and seeks additional comments from applicants. Overall, the purpose of this survey is to gather information that aids the government in identifying qualified suppliers capable of meeting specific product standards necessary for industrial cleaning needs, ensuring quality and consistency in procurement practices.
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