Boxes used to transport blood samples
ID: VS1145880Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211)

PSC

BOXES, CARTONS, AND CRATES (8115)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a9e78e40c3604b859cf7019b6db3a544/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking quotes for the procurement of 70,000 blood boxes with lids and inner partitions, essential for transporting blood samples. The procurement requires plain chipboard containers and partitions that meet specific design and durability specifications, with a firm fixed price order structure. This initiative supports the USDA's mission to ensure safe and effective handling of biological samples, emphasizing compliance with federal contracting standards. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes and First Article Test samples by February 28, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Carol Dingess at carol.dingess@usda.gov or by phone at 970-494-7360.

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    Carol Dingess
    (970) 494-7360
    carol.dingess@usda.gov
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    The document is a formal Request for Quote (RFQ) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for commercial services, specifically for the procurement of 70,000 blood boxes with lids and inner partitions. The solicitation follows Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) guidelines and outlines requirements for submission, including a completed price schedule, answers to specific questions, and registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, prospective contractors must submit samples for a First Article Test by February 28, 2025, to the specified USDA address. Key conditions include the requirement for tax-exempt pricing, adherence to specifications, and the contractor’s obligation to deliver approved samples and manage costs associated with testing. The RFQ emphasizes that the government is not responsible for costs incurred during the testing of samples and outlines the consequences of failing to adhere to delivery schedules. This RFQ highlights the USDA's current need for these specific products in support of its mission, indicating a streamlined approach towards procurement within commercial services, and ensuring compliance with federal contracting standards.
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