Fiberboard Tubes with Caps
ID: 1145152Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a5c14e7ca94d4389b05cf0a94451c424/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is conducting a sources sought notice to identify small business sources capable of supplying spiral wound fiberboard gas cartridge tubes with loose caps. The procurement requires specific quantities of tubes in various sizes, including 50,000 units of 6” tubes for APHIS, 200,000 units of 6” tubes for public use, and additional quantities of 12” tubes and loose caps, all adhering to detailed specifications outlined in the attached drawings. These fiberboard tubes are essential components for gas cartridges, and compliance with the specified dimensions and materials is critical for prospective manufacturers. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Caroline Russell at caroline.russell@usda.gov, as this notice is purely for market research and does not constitute a request for proposals or quotes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Caroline Russell
    (202) 570-2312
    caroline.russell@usda.gov
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    Tube Drawings (1).pdf
    The document outlines specifications for components related to gas cartridges, specifically focusing on the dimensions and materials used in their construction. Key details include measurements such as an outer diameter (OD) of 1.548 inches, an inner diameter (ID) of 1.5 inches, and various wall thicknesses (0.048 inches for one component and 0.030 inches for another). The manufacturing description highlights the use of cold glue and pressboard for the top closure of a cylindrical fiber tube, which is constructed from spiral wound kraft paper. The document also lists contact information for the USDA Pocatello Supply Depot, indicating that this depot is involved in the supply or distribution of the mentioned gas cartridge components. This technical specification likely serves as a part of a federal request for proposals (RFP) or grant related to procurement or production within government contracts. The clarity in dimensions and materials is essential for prospective manufacturers or suppliers to ensure compliance with government requirements.
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