RFQ FOR FSC 8460 - TRAVEL CART
ID: 47QSSC-25-A-0803Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEGSA/FAS REGION 7 ACQUSITION CENTERFORT WORTH, TX, 76102, USA

NAICS

Luggage and Leather Goods Retailers (45832)

PSC

LUGGAGE (8460)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cdffc2ed866b4bc5824d38e45c4ca4f7/view
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    Description

    The General Services Administration (GSA) is soliciting quotes for a travel cart under a Request for Quote (RFQ) for National Stock Number (NSN) 8460-01-490-7344. This procurement aims to establish a single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for commercial products and services, with a maximum value of $250,000 over a duration of up to two years. The travel cart is essential for various government operations, and bidders must provide pricing and descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with specified design and performance standards. Interested parties should submit their offers to Laura J. Garcia at laura.garcia@gsa.gov or call 817-850-8259, adhering to the mandatory documentation requirements and delivery terms outlined in the RFQ.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Laura J. Garcia
    (817) 850-8259
    laura.garcia@gsa.gov
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    47QSSC-25-A-0803_merge.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) from the General Services Administration (GSA) for a single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) covering commercial products and services, specifically for a travel cart. This BPA will last up to one year with a maximum value of $250,000. Bidders are requested to provide pricing for the specified item, which must meet outlined specifications regarding design and performance. The government is only obligated to the extent of actual purchases made under the BPA, which can include multiple delivery orders. Key provisions include mandatory documentation requirements for quotes, delivery terms (FOB Destination), and stipulations about compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Bidders must provide descriptive literature to demonstrate compliance with specifications. The document outlines consequences for non-compliance and requires contractors to maintain a physical presence in the U.S. The timeline for submitting offers is indicated, along with specific evaluation factors for awarding the contract, emphasizing the need for the best pricing upfront. Overall, the RFQ is a structured solicitation targeting potential suppliers that meet government standards while promoting compliance, efficacy, and accountability in contracting processes.
    Market Survey FSC 8460 - Travel Cart.docx
    The document is a market survey by the GSA Global Supply aimed at determining the current market conditions for a specific National Stock Number (NSN) item, a travel cart (NSN: 8460-01-490-7344). Vendors must comply strictly with the Item Purchase Descriptions (IPD) to be considered for potential direct delivery contracts within the Continental U.S. (CONUS) and APO addresses. The survey requests detailed information from interested vendors, including their ability to meet the IPD, business size, and whether they manufacture the item. The travel cart must be a Milwaukee Hand Truck model or equivalent, with precise specifications including a 250 lb. capacity and essential dimensions. The document emphasizes compliance with various shipping, labeling, and packaging standards for both civilian and military destinations. Vendors are required to respond with necessary business information and confirm their understanding of the IPD requirements by October 15, 2024. The market survey serves as a preliminary step before issuing a formal request for quotations for the acquisition.
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