Shipping Boxes for DDSP - SP3300-24-Q-0257
ID: SP3300-24-Q-0257Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA DISTRIBUTIONNEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5008, USA

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211)

PSC

BOXES, CARTONS, AND CRATES (8115)

Set Aside

SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15) (WOSB)
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the procurement of shipping boxes under solicitation number SP3300-24-Q-0257, specifically set aside for 100% women-owned small businesses. The requirement includes two types of boxes: a half regular slotted carton measuring 48" x 40" x 30" and a shipping box measuring 10" x 12" x 2", with delivery expected within 45 days after receipt of the order. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of compliant shipping materials for military logistics operations. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by September 12, 2024, and direct any inquiries to Michael French at michael.s.french@dla.mil before September 10, 2024.

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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (CSS) for commercial shipping boxes as part of a firm-fixed-price contract, specifically set aside for 100% women-owned small businesses. The solicitation, numbered SP3300-24-Q-0257, requires responses by September 12, 2024, with inquiries allowed until September 10, 2024. Two types of boxes are specified: a half regular slotted carton measuring 48" x 40" x 30" and a shipping box measuring 10" x 12" x 2". Delivery is expected within 45 days after receipt of the order, and all items must conform to specified requirements, including certain certifications and standards related to materials. The document outlines essential terms, conditions, and compliance regulations, including the System for Award Management registration requirements, payment procedures, and clauses relevant to the contract. This solicitation emphasizes the importance of both cost and technical acceptability in bids, signaling a commitment to supporting small businesses while ensuring quality and compliance in procurement processes.
    This document serves as an amendment to solicitation SP3300-24-Q-0257, issued by DLA Distribution Acquisition Operations. It emphasizes the requirement for bidders to acknowledge receipt of the amendment prior to the submission deadline, with specific methods listed for acknowledgment. The amendment includes a significant clause, FAR 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity, allowing a permissible increase or decrease in the quantity of items by up to 10% due to loading, shipping, packing, or manufacturing allowances. The amendment formalizes these adjustments while ensuring all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The document underscores compliance with procedural requirements in government procurement processes and highlights the flexibility in quantity management within contracts. This approach aids in accommodating variations that may arise during the contract execution while maintaining integrity in the solicitation process.
    This government document consists of an amendment to a solicitation for a contract, specifically addressing responses to vendor inquiries related to the solicitation number SP3300-24-Q-0257. It provides a framework for ensuring acknowledgment of the amendment by offerors, detailing acceptable methods for submitting acknowledgment and specifying that failure to respond appropriately may lead to the rejection of their offers. Key questions posed by vendors regarding the specifications for two Container Line Item Numbers (CLINs) are addressed, clarifying the type of containers being requested and confirming that inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, not prior to shipping. Additionally, the amendment reassures vendors that the federal government is tax-exempt and will provide necessary documentation upon award. The document emphasizes that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged, maintaining the integrity of the procurement process amid adjustment clarification. This highlights the government's commitment to transparency and communication with potential contractors.
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