NATO Business Opportunity: Provision of Office Supply Ordering System
ID: RFP-ACT-SACT-24-107Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

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Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (424120)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4e56feff2efd4085acd15a48814c3f59/view
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    The Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce is seeking proposals for the provision of an Office Supply Ordering System for NATO's Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT). The contract requires the establishment of an e-commerce platform that allows for the online ordering of office supplies, with a minimum of weekly desktop deliveries to designated office spaces. This Firm Fixed Price Service Delivery contract is crucial for ensuring efficient procurement of office supplies, supporting NATO's operational capabilities from January 2025 to December 2029. Interested bidders must submit their proposals via email by 9:00 am on December 2, 2024, directly to HQ SACT, adhering to the specified eligibility criteria and evaluation processes outlined in the RFP.

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    RFP-ACT-SACT-24-107.pdf
    This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP-ACT-SACT-24-107) from NATO's Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) for the provision of an Office Supply Ordering System. The RFP outlines the requirements for bidders, including eligibility criteria, submission procedures, and evaluation processes, emphasizing its status as a Firm Fixed Price Service Delivery contract. The project will span from January 2025 to December 2029, with a focus on creating an e-commerce system for ordering office supplies, requiring weekly desktop deliveries. Bidders must be established in NATO member nations, meet specific qualifications, and submit detailed technical and price proposals via email by December 2, 2024. The proposals will be evaluated based on technical compliance and pricing, following a 70/30 split ratio. Transparency and fair competition are prioritized, with communications limited to designated contracting officers. Essential criteria for bidders include successful past performance in similar projects, the capability to create the required e-commerce platform, and adherence to security clearance requirements. This RFP highlights NATO's ongoing commitment to modernizing operational capabilities while ensuring compliance with its procurement standards.
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