NSN 8115013778817 - SAMPLE AND SPECIMEN SHIPPING CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
ID: 47QSSC-26-Q-0042Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEGSA/FAS/GSS/QSCB, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWashington, DC, 20006, USA

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

PSC

BOXES, CARTONS, AND CRATES (8115)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking quotations for the procurement of 20 units of NSN 8115013778817, a Container Assembly for Sample and Specimen Shipping, as part of a total small business set-aside. This acquisition is critical for ensuring compliant and efficient shipping of samples and specimens, adhering to military standards for marking and labeling as outlined in MIL-STD-129. Interested offerors must submit their quotes via email, ensuring they are registered with the OMS Vendor Portal or EDI, and comply with all specified requirements by the closing date. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Brandon Israel at brandon.israel@gsa.gov or by phone at 816-823-2267.

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    This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for NSN 8115013778817, a Container Assembly for Sample and Specimen Shipping, with a quantity of 20 and a requested delivery of 8 days. The RFQ is set aside for small businesses and is for a generic, brand name, or equal item. Offerors must provide detailed information, including business type, size, pricing, country of origin, and delivery lead time. Key requirements include registration with the OMS Vendor Portal or EDI, current SAM.gov certifications, and attachment of MIL-STD-129R and technical specification documents. Award will be based on price, with Delivery ARO as a tie-breaker. The document outlines numerous FAR provisions and clauses related to commercial items, small business, labor standards, environmental concerns, and security. Specific product details include exterior dimensions,
    The document outlines the detailed marking and shipping label requirements according to Military Standard 129R (November 2014) for federal government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs. It specifies essential identification text and barcode content for unit, intermediate, and exterior containers, emphasizing compliance to prevent freight delays. Key information includes NSN, CAGE code, part number, quantity, contract/purchase order number, and shelf-life. Exterior containers require barcoded NSN, purchase order number, and CAGE code. The Military Shipping Label (MSL) is mandatory for all shipments and must include a Transportation Control Number (TCN), consignor/consignee addresses, weight, cube, and other vital transportation data in both human-readable and barcode formats. The document stresses that proper labeling is crucial for tracking and efficient distribution operations, with additional requirements for hazardous materials.
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