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.

8115013778817 RFQ.pdf

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, 

MIL STD 129.pdf

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.

The General Services Administration, Office of General Supplies and Services, Supply Chain Management Contracting Division (GSA, GSS, SCMCD), is posting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a special order item.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 47QSSC-26-Q-0042 is issued as arequest for quotation (RFQ) for:

NSN 8115013778817

CONTAINER ASSEMBLY, SAMPLE AND SPECIMEN SHIPPING

QTY: 20 EA

This acquisition **is** set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

All delivery locations will be within the Continental United States and shipments must be compliant with MIL-STD-129 marking and labeling. Full delivery addresses will be provided on awarded Purchase Orders.

Offerors may be required to contact NAVSUP or GSA’s Transportation Department at time of shipment to obtain shipping information. Prices are requested on a FOB Destination basis with offerors' best delivery lead time.

Offerors who submit quotes must be registered to receive Purchase Orders via EDI or through OMS Vendor Portal or be willing to onboard within 5 business days of award.

To be considered for award, offerors must:

* Submit a complete, accurate, and fully compliant quote with all required documentation and completed fields.
* Submit a quote via email with all required documentation by the closing date and time stated in the solicitation.

Offers received after the time specified in the solicitation will be deemed “late”. Acceptance of incomplete or late submissions is solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Offerors determined to have met all administrative and technical requirements of the RFQ by the solicitation closing date and time will proceed to the final evaluation factor, Price. If there is a tie on the lowest quoted price, DARO will be the tiebreaker. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis as a result of this RFQ.

Find attached:

* RFQ document
* MIL-STD-129 form

Please contact brandon.israel@gsa.gov with any questions.

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