The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting bids for commercial paper products through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation on September 13, 2024. This federal procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 322120. Bidders must submit their quotes by September 19, 2024, with questions accepted until September 18, 2024. The contract will establish a firm-fixed-price for two types of "bogus" paper, with specific requirements for size, weight, and recycled content. The required delivery timeframe is 45 days after receipt of the order, and the shipment must comply with specified palletization standards. Additional stipulations include guidelines for proof of delivery, registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses. The solicitation emphasizes a lowest price, technically acceptable basis for award, and stresses that all responses must adhere to detailed formatting and content requirements to ensure consideration. This solicitation reflects the federal government's continuous effort to maintain a robust supply chain while promoting small business participation in government contracts.
This document is an amendment to a federal solicitation for procurement. It outlines the required acknowledgment processes for offers, emphasizing that responses must be received by the specified date to avoid rejection. The amendment addresses vendor inquiries related to the use of kraft paper instead of bogus paper, core material and specifications for paper rolls, and shipping conditions. It confirms that kraft paper is acceptable, specifies that both CLIN (Contract Line Item Numbers) 0001 and 0002 will use cardboard cores, and clarifies that rolls do not need to be in cartons during shipping but must be securely wrapped on pallets. The document maintains that all terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged except as noted. This amendment is critical for ensuring compliance with procurement standards and for addressing vendor questions that could affect the bidding process.