SOLICITATION NOTICE
81 -- Hub Zone Set Aside For Plastic Trashliner Bags
- Notice Date
- 8/1/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 326111
— Plastics Bag Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service (FSS), Office Supplies & Administrative Services Acquisition Center (2FY), 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY, 10278, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 2FYC-EL-07-0008-N
- Response Due
- 8/14/2007
- Archive Date
- 8/29/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total HUB-Zone
- Description
- This is a competitive hub zone set aside for plastic bags trashliners. It is 100% set aside for a qualified hub zone small business concern. In order to compete in this solicitation your firm must be located in a approved hub zone location identified by the Small Business Administration and you will be required to submit documetation to support the approved hub zone status. The solicitation is for a term contract (definite quantity) for 3 NSN's which are identified below. The delivery will be FOB Destination pricing to the GSA depots listed in the solicitation. Solicitation will issue on 8/14/07 to those interested and in a hub zone. Economic price adjustment cluase I-FSS-396C will be in effect and will update pricing quarterly based on resin pricing in the plastic news magazine. A base price and base resin price will be determined at time of award and will be used to adjust pricing accordingly throughout the contract period. The contract period will be Date Of Award (DOA) through 8/31/08 with options to extend the term of the contract not to exceed a total duration of 5 years. For those interested please email Lonnie.Cummings@gsa.gov no later then 8/14/07. Solicitation is slated to be issued on 8/14/07 and to close on 8/29/07. Items and item purchase discriptions are listed below. NSN: 8105-00-726-5607 BAG, PLASTIC, GENERAL PURPOSE (RIP-RESISTANT): IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: DIMENSIONS: Perimeter - Not less than 203 cm (80 inches) when measured around the top edge of the fully opened bag. [When flat bags are supplied, this is equivalent to a face width of 102 cm (40 inches)]. Height - Flat bags shall be not less than 122 cm (48 inches) high when measured from the top of the seal to the edge of the bag. Bags other than flat style are acceptable. However, to compensate for bunching at the seal, the bag height shall be 0.16 times the difference in length between the actual length of the seal and 102 cm (40 inches). TYPE - MEDIUM DUTY DUTY RATING - Medium, Test load shall weigh 23 kg (51 pounds) COLOR - Clear QUANTITY PER BOX- 125 Construction. Bags shall be made from plastic resin, modified as necessary so that the bags conform to the following requirements: Impact Resistance Test: In accordance with ASTM-D-1709, method A, the material shall have a minimum impact resistance of 110 grams. Tear Resistance Test: In accordance with ASTM-D-1922, the material shall have a minimum tear resistance in each direction of 240 grams. Seal Continuity Test. Bags shall be placed in a clean container with smooth sides while adding the water. 11.5 liters of water are poured into the bag. The test is to be performed at 21 +/- 3 degrees C. The bag shall be grasped or clamped within 30 cm (12 inches) of the top, removed from the container and raised by hand or mechanical means until the bottom of the bag is not less than 30 cm (12 inches) from the floor. The bag shall be held in this position for 60 seconds. Any leakage constitutes failure of the test. If 1 or more of the 5 bags selected for this test fail, the lot shall be rejected. WORKMANSHIP: The material shall be uniformly fabricated in accordance with good commercial practice, and free from cracks, cuts, holes, chafed spots, or other defects which impair its usefulness. The material shall be free from dirt, contamination, mold release compounds, or other foreign matter. Product Conformance: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this item description. The quality of the product sold to the government shall be equal to or better than the quality of the product sold by the manufacturer in the commercial market. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. PACKAGING/PACKING: One hundred twenty five(125) bags shall be packaged in a box in accordance with normal commercial practice. The shipping container shall be in compliance with the National Motor Freight Classification and the Uniform Freight Classification. Weight of the shipping container shall not exceed 51 pounds. NSN 8105-01-183-9764 BAG, PLASTIC, GENERAL PURPOSE (RIP-RESISTANT): IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. DIMENSIONS: 1.1 Perimeter - Not less than 183 cm (72 inches) when measured around the top edge of the fully opened bag. [When flat bags are supplied, this is equivalent to a face width of 91 cm (36 inches)]. 1.2 Height - Flat bags shall be not less than 147 cm (58 inches) high when measured from the top of the seal to the edge of the bag. Bags other than flat style are acceptable. However, to compensate for bunching at the seal, the bag height shall be increased beyond 147 cm (58 inches) by not less than 0.16 times the difference in length between the actual length of the seal and 91 cm (36 inches). 2. TYPE - HEAVY DUTY 2.1 DUTY RATING - Heavy, Test load shall weigh 34 kg (75 pounds) 2.2 COLOR - Dark Brown or Dark Green 2.3 QUANTITY PER BOX - 100 2.4 Ties - Required 3. Construction. Bags shall be made from plastic resin, modified as necessary so that the bags conform to the following requirements: 3.1 Impact Resistance Test: In accordance with ASTM-D-1709, method A, the material shall have a minimum impact resistance of 165 grams. 3.2 Tear Resistance Test: In accordance with ASTM-D-1922, the material shall have a minimum tear resistance in each direction of 480 grams. 3.3 Seal Continuity Test. Bags shall be placed in a clean container with smooth sides while adding the water. 17 liters of water are poured into the bag. The test is to be performed at 21 +/- 3 degrees C. The bag shall be grasped or clamped within 30 cm (12 inches) of the top, removed from the container and raised by hand or mechanical means until the bottom of the bag is not less than 30 cm (12 inches) from the floor. The bag shall be held in this position for 60 seconds. Any leakage constitutes failure of the test. If 1 or more of the 5 bags selected for this test fail, the lot shall be rejected. 4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: Certification (plastic). The contractor shall certify that the plastic used in the manufacture of the item contains a minimum of 25% Post Consumer Material (PCM), in accordance with Code 40 of Federal Regulations Part 247. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery, and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract. 5. PACKAGING/PACKING: One hundred (100) bags shall be packaged in a box in accordance with normal commercial practice. These boxes are then placed in a fiberboard container to withstand reshipment. Weight of the shipping container shall not exceed 51 pounds. 8105-00-759-0794 UI: BX BAG, PLASTIC, GENERAL PURPOSE (RIP RESISTANT): DESCRIPTION BAG, PLASTIC, GENERAL PURPOSE (RIP-RESISTANT): IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. DIMENSIONS: 1.1 Perimeter - Not less than 193 cm (76 inches) when measured around the top edge of the fully opened bag. [When flat bags are supplied, this is equivalent to a face width of 97 cm (38 inches)]. 1.2 Height - Flat bags shall be not less than 165 cm (65 inches) high when measured from the top of the seal to the edge of the bag. Bags other than flat style are acceptable. However, to compensate for bunching at the seal, the bag height shall be increased beyond 165 cm (65 inches) by not less than 0.16 times the difference in length between the actual length of the seal and 97 cm (38 inches). 2. TYPE - HEAVY DUTY 2.1 DUTY RATING - Heavy, Test load shall weigh 34 kg (75 pounds) 2.2 COLOR - Clear 2.3 QUANTITY PER BOX - 50 3. Construction. Bags shall be made from plastic resin, modified as necessary so that the bags conform to the following requirements: 3.1 Impact Resistance Test: In accordance with ASTM-D-1709, method A, the material shall have a minimum impact resistance of 165 grams. 3.2 Tear Resistance Test: In accordance with ASTM-D-1922, the material shall have a minimum tear resistance in each direction of 480 grams. 8105-00-759-0794, page 2 of 2 3.3 Seal Continuity Test. Bags shall be placed in a clean container with smooth sides while adding the water. 17 liters of water are poured into the bag. The test is to be performed at 21 +/- 3 degrees C. The bag shall be grasped or clamped within 30 cm (12 inches) of the top, removed from the container and raised by hand or mechanical means until the bottom of the bag is not less than 30 cm (12 inches) from the floor. The bag shall be held in this position for 60 seconds. Any leakage constitutes failure of the test. If 1 or more of the 5 bags selected for this test fail, the lot shall be rejected. 4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: Certification (plastic). The contractor shall certify that the plastic used in the manufacture of the item contains a minimum of 25% Post Consumer Material (PCM), in accordance with Code 40 of Federal Regulations Part 247. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery, and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract. 5. PACKAGING/PACKING: Fifty (50) bags shall be packaged in a box in accordance with normal commercial practice. Boxes are then placed in a 275 p.s.i. fiberboard box to withstand reshipment. Weight of the shipping container shall not exceed 51 pounds. 6. MARKING: For civilian destinations - in accordance with FED-STD-123, edition in effect on the date of issuance of the solicitation. For military destinations - in accordance with MIL-STD-129, edition in effect on the date of issuance of the solicitation. For both civilian and military destinations, bar code marking is required. Bar codes shall use the standard symbology specified in MIL-STD-1189. 7. PALLETIZATION: In accordance with Palletization Clause NY-PC- ,edition in effect on the date of issuance of the solicitation
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