Blanket Purchase Agreement(s) for Polyethylene Bags, Brown Kraft Coin Envelopes, and Spear Envelopes for the USDA, AMS, Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS)
ID: 12639524Q0112Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

BAGS AND SACKS (8105)

Set Aside

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

    Presolicitation AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking Blanket Purchase Agreement(s) for polyethylene bags, brown kraft coin envelopes, and spear envelopes for the USDA, AMS, Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS). These items are typically used for packaging and storing various agricultural products. The procurement will be a 100% Total Small Business set-aside. The place of performance is Kansas City, MO, USA. Interested contractors should contact Matthew Phillips at matthew.phillips3@usda.gov for more information.

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